Sunday Reading

Aside from watching the great rundown to the end of the EPL season, here's a little reading for you. Great article and video about Ben Olsen, right here. ...

DCU, VW agree to sponsorship deal

This article, via Goff, confirms the rumor that DC United and Volkswagen will be partnering, to the tune of 5 years, $14 million dollars. What does this mean? It could mean money to play around with on our second DP spot. It could mean more mo ...

Snap Judgement: DCU 4, RSL 1

Just got back from the friendly confines of RFK, and I'm well happy. Also, I got to watch my Blues keep the league exciting this morning, all over an Irish breakfast. Happy Jon. Anyway, some quick observations before a recap post and some pictur ...

Two new United Players

This picture is funny, mostly because of the difference in attractiveness. Meet your two new defenders, Jeff Curtin and Mike Zaher, formerly of Chicago and Toronto, respectively. Here's some info from BTB... Curtin was drafted by the ...

Two new United Players

This picture is funny, mostly because of the difference in attractiveness. Meet your two new defenders, Jeff Curtin and Mike Zaher, formerly of Chicago and Toronto, respectively. Here's some info from BTB... Curtin was drafted by the ...

This is us.

When I turn the game of in the middle of the second half, you know it was bad. My reasoned, balanced analysis forthcoming. For now. BOOOOOOO. ...

Quasi Liveblog- Pachuca at DCU

It's the 42nd minute, and I'm watching this game alone. And I have some observations to share, and we'll see if you agree. -Quaranta is good. He's fast, he makes smart passes, and he's busting his ass. -Emilio is a goal scorer when the ball is ...

Back in the saddle, again

Hey folks. I was in Charlotte all week, manning a booth at a convention for 12 hours a day. Awful. Also awful, I missed the Pachuca and Toronto game. So I have nothing to say about it, other than I love seeing the offensive explosion on the sco ...

DC claims Jeff Curtin

That's right. We actually took someone in the Waiver Draft. That someone, is Jeff Curtin. Defensive depth? Yes sir. Developmental spot? Yep. Am I happy? Yes I am. Thoughts? Any Fire fans have an insight into this gentleman?

Google Reader

Mostly off topic, but I just noticed this site has a feed on Google Reader. And there are 6 subscribers. SO thanks, the 6 of you. Let's make it more than 6, readers. What do you think? Eh? ...love me.... UPDATE: Holy crap, 26. Thanks f

Perhaps the best quote ever by a DC United player

"We are kind of thug bone, aren't we?" added veteran Ben Olsen. This comes from an article by Dan Steinberg about the prevalence of tattoos on the players on DCU this year. Read all about it here, it's worth it. Another choice excerpt... "IM'i

Loyal readers who own 360s

My brother in blog, Dave, is setting up a Fifa08 tourney online, so if you're got a 360, sign up. You can play me, and probably beat me in extra time, which is apparently what happens to me every time I play. So. JOIN.

The Prodigal Son returns? (Updated)

Santino Quaranta returns to DCU on trial. I don't have much to say on this, but do any of my readers have any feelings about this? Particularly, if any Brava read this, are you ready to forgive and forget after the crotch grabbing celebration after hi

We are going to suck this year...

At least according to Fifa 2008. I got the January transfer window update yesterday, and I was initially excited, as I already play that game way too much. The updates had me thinking about playing with Gallardo and Niell when I got home from work, and

Who is even on this team anymore?

With all of the wheeling and dealing, along with the Draft and non-roster invitees chilling with the Black and Red, I think we need to clarify who is on the team. So, the Goffster's gon' break it down. Ben Olsen (ankles) and Jeff Carroll (toe) rem

A Personal Note...and DCU's schedule

I am now a (partial) season ticket holder for DC United. I'm really really psyched about it, as this is my first season ticket to anything. So I'll be in section 139, row 6, with my girlfriend Nicole, 10 times this year. SO PUMPED. Saturday, Mar 2

Non DCU Related: Let's do this Chicago style

Hey guys. Got a minute? Go here, and vote Yes on the poll halfway down the page. Granted this doesn't actually do anything, but let's make it seem like these people really want a soccer stadium. I'd love to have a team from Philly in MLS, if only for

TA DAH!!

First Day of Camp: Choosing Bunks, Making Friends Edition (Updated)

Well, it's about that time. DC United opened their training camp today, and while I could run over to the practice fields and spy on people, I won't. Goff is reporting that the full compliment of South Americans, including Marcelo Gallardo, Gonzalo Ma

Marcelo Gallardo is in the house.

And by house, I mean the Washington-Metro Area. Apparently, Steve Goff is hanging out in Terminal B, just waiting to see soccer players. Who's Marcello Gallardo? This guy. Here's more visual evidence. What do you think?

2008 Jerseys released

Not sure how I missed this, but here you go. And here is a worse picture of the Whites. Snap judgement? These things look like ass. I won't buy one. I'll get last years at a discount, cause as much as everyone on Bigsoccer was complaining

Hey Readers

Don't get too excited. Nothing really new to report. I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas, and Hanukkah, celebrated religiously or secularly. I hope everyone gets what they want, and I also hope what you "want" is another goalkeeper, a cen

And you know what?

I don't care. The reason I avoided writing about Veron this week is because I had a feeling the stuff was going to hit the fan. It did. Next order of business? DEFENSE! Resign Gomez. Think about other DP options. Sheva? (I'm kidding.)

Bobby Boswell to Houston for their backup keeper...

Wooo!...... Having never seen the BACKUP for the MLS Champion Dynamo play, I have no idea how to feel about this. He better be A) Cheap, B) Good, or C) Trade bait for someone with a proven track record. Dynamo fans, tell me what you know about

Poor Brian Carroll

One second he was on the best team in MLS *during the regular season, and then he was in sunny San Jose. Now, he's been shipped to Columbus for Kei Kamara. Poor Brian. San Jose to Columbus.

IT'S IN DA NET!!

Luciano's following Bobby's lead, and has made a website. One can only hope that he'll post videos of himself every week, so I can get my fill of "Ahh Perkins" and "ITS IN DA NET!!" and "BOB BOSWELL IS INTERNET". Priceless. You know how I said I was

You're welcome.

WE MUST PROTECT THIS HOUSE!!!

*I was looking for a picture of the large, sweaty, screaming black man in Under Armor attire, but was unable to do so. C'est la vie.* Well gentlemen and ladies, tomorrow is a bittersweet occasion. I will be attending my first Championship of any spor

Since I wasn't nominated...

Vote for DCenters on the USMNT site for best US Soccer blog. Do it right here. I expect this favor to be repaid with constant linking, and offside whoring on DCenters.

M.V.P. M.V.P.!

Luciano Emilio is the 2007 MLS MVP. At an absolute bargain price of $300,000, DC United has a player that scored 20 goals and won the league MVP in his first season in the league. If I were Emilio, there wouldn't be a better time to cash in for a pay