Posts Tagged ‘soccer’
United’s Dwayne De Rosario named MVP
This morning, midfielder Dwayne De Rosario became D.C. United’s fourth league-wide MVP in franchise history, and their third in six years. “De Ro” as he’s known to United’s fans, was a shot in the arm for the struggling club when he was acquired from the New York Red Bulls in June, and in 18 games, [...]
More »DC United 2011 Season Preview
‘10/23/2010 DC United vs Toronto FC’courtesy of ‘Paul Frederiksen’
While for most people the arrival of March means looking ahead to whether the Nationals and Orioles will lose 95 or 97 games, for others, it beckons the start of the season for D.C. United, the most successful franchise in Major League Soccer.
Entering their 16th season of [...]
Quick Survey: World Cup
‘American and English fans react as they watch World Cup match at Ireland’s Four Courts Pub’
courtesy of ‘TDLphoto’
Today is do or die for the US World Cup team. If we can beat Algeria, we move on to the next group and get one step closer to the finals. I’m guessing that work places are finding [...]
Oh You Embassy Folk! You’re So Funny!
‘The Last Lion’
courtesy of ‘LaTur’
As the USA v. England World Cup match up fast approaches, the American and British embassy folk have begun the typical trash talking/friendly betting that normally occurs when two nations/cities play each other.
The email stream between both ambassadors has leaked on to the internet exposing the wager and now the details [...]
D.C. United Fall Short in Home Opener
Photo by Max Cook, special to We Love DC
Saturday’s matchup against fierce rival New England Revolution marked the home opener for D.C. United. Unfortunately for United, Kenny Mansally decided to personally rain on the opening parade. Last Saturday’s disastrous opener in Kansas City behind them, United came out of the locker room looking like [...]
Male Soccer Models Needed ASAP
‘Defiance’
courtesy of ‘artwork_rebel’
There’s a casting call for some serious adult male soccer players for a video shoot next week. The production company is having “auditions” – today, where all you have to do is show up in your hotness and show them your footie skillz. It’s all for some sort of Gatorade-ish take-off spot, so [...]
Sports Fix: Hangin’ By A Thread Edition
‘Rock the Red’
courtesy of ‘afagen’
Capitals
2nd Round: 2-3, facing Game 6 on Monday night in Pittsburgh.
It’s down to the raggedy edge again for the Caps. After starting 2-0 against the Penguins, the Pens have picked up 3 running, two of them in Overtime. The Caps are short on momentum right now, and that may [...]
See Cute Boys Play Soccer For Free!
‘Ready, set..’
courtesy of ‘BehindTheBadge.com’
Oh hai, cute soccer boys! It’s going to be Ladies Night on Saturday, May 9 at RFK when DC United takes on Toronto FC. And we’re giving away two tickets to said Ladies Night for the best Barra Brava chant. We’re looking for the best DC United-related cheer, chant or song for [...]
Round One: Posturing
‘DC United at RFK – Now and Forever -5858′
courtesy of ‘Joe Tresh’
There was a time in my life when I might actually have been naive enough to be reassured by this story about the PG County General Assembly committee voting 5-0 to oppose the proposed stadium [...]
