Brian Ownby scored on a penalty kick in the 50th minute to claim a 1-0 victory for the undefeated Richmond Kickers atNew York Red Bulls II. The win moved Richmond into a tie for first place with the Rochester Rhinos in the Eastern Conference. Both are 3-0-2. The Kickers started two players on loan fromD.C. […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Red Bulls climb on top
The New York Red Bulls rose to the top of the MLS Power Rankings by rallying for a 2-2 tie at RFK Stadium. In their four games this season, the Red Bulls have seldom been dominant but they haveyet to lose, and by rallying for a 2-2 tie Saturday at RFK they took over first […]
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MLS Trade Central: Seaton headed on loan to Sweden
D.C. United has loaned 18-year-old Michael Seaton to Orebro of the Swedish Allsvenskanliga for the 2015 season. Orebro, fifth in 2014, begins its 2015 campaignon Sunday. Saad Abdul-Salaam is the second player Sporting Kansas City has loaned to the NASL’s San Antonio Scorpions. “This is a goodopportunity for Michael to have a different experience […]
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MLS Power Rankings: Gritty FC Dallas tie keeps it on top
FC Dallas survived the early dismissal of Kellyn Acosta to tie Seattle, 0-0, and stay unbeaten atop the Power Rankings. The New York Red Bulls moved into second place by knocking offColumbus, 2-1, and D.C. United stunned the Galaxy, 1-0, in the third minute of stoppage time to take over third place. At the bottom […]
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Agoos praises Quakes' new stadium and looks forward
By Ridge Mahoney (@ridgemax) The past, present and future came crashing together Sunday in SanJose, and among the many visitors to wax eloquent and nostalgic on all three factors had yet to recover more than an hour after the final whistle sounded at Avaya Stadium. Former Quakes and U.S.international defender Jeff Agoos, looking nearly as fit […]
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What They're Saying: Ben Olsen
“It’s a terrible situation for Eddie, but I’ve spoken with Eddie, and Eddie gets it. There is a potential life issue here that has to be focused on and making sure he is not puttinghimself in any danger to play this sport again. That is all that matters.” — D.C. United coach Ben Olsen on […]
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A World Cup for Richie Williams, better late than never
By Mike Woitalla Richie Williams might just be the USA’s most successful player who never played in a World Cup. The New Jersey product was a defensivemidfielder on what were perhaps the best MLS and college teams in U.S. history, both coached by Bruce Arena. He won three MLS Cups, a U.S. Open Cup, a […]
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Kasper signs new deal, adds title at D.C. United
The long tenure of general manager Dave Kasper at D.C. United will continue and he’s also added a new title. Kasper, who has been with the team since 2002, has signed a newcontract and been appointed vice president of soccer operations. Along with head coach Ben Olsen and the coaching staff, Kasper directs all competitive […]
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D.C. United wins second leg but loses CCL series
Needing a three-goal victory to advance in the Concacaf Champions League, D.C. United came up short against Alajuelense Wednesday night at RFK Stadium. A goal by Jairo Arrieta latein the first half provided United with a 1-0 lead and narrowed the aggregate deficit to 5-3, but the crucial next goal was scored by the Costa […]
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D.C. United sadly outclassed in Costa Rica
Fabian Espindola scored one goal and set up another, but the rest of D.C. United’s lineup looked sadly outclassedas Alajuelense inflicted a 5-2 thumping in the first leg of their Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League quarterfinal on Thursday. Bill Hamid, the2014 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, was an injury scratch, and he was dearly missed in […]