Olsen to retire

As was previously stated here (okay, I was off by a little bit), it looks like Ben Olsen is going to hang up his boots. ...

Nico saves the day; New Guy in town

Off a defender, off a post, in the net. Mr. Anelka took care of business away for France, making their trip to South Africa ...

Galaxy vs. Chivas Playoff Preview

Welcome back to the playoffs! It has been three long and, to be blunt, disastrous years since the last time the Galaxy played post-season futbol. That ...

Here We Go (fingers crossed)

Well here we go again. Having lost the past two semi-finals, or conference finals, or whatever you're calling them, the Fire are entering the post ...

Annnnd Scene: The close of the 2009 DCU Season

I won't write what I wanted to write after watching the Kansas City game, because the more I kicked it around, it was a trite ...

To be a soccer fan in DC

There is a caveat to this post: we don't have it near as bad as Red Bull fans have it. True, they have a ...

A Week Off For the Both of Us: DC United Round Up

Following their 1-0 win at San Juan Jabloteh on Sept 15th, the guys have been resting up, practicing, and hopefully getting some tactical and finishing ...

I'll Drink to That, OR: The DC-Seattle Not-Much-of-a-Preview, OR: Tell Us Your Thoughts About Josh Wicks

Alrighty, let's fire up this blog again! First off, thanks hugely to Joseph Armand (with permission from Prost Amerika) for the photo, ...

DC 1-2 Seattle: Seattle Becomes First Expansion Team Since 1998 to take the US Open Cup

"Hey! Fredy! C'mon, Dude, I need you to get up and act like I didn't just stomp you on the chest hand. C'mon, ...

Our Kingdom for a Centerback. Oh, and a Goal Scorer. (OR: Here Comes the Open Cup Final)

Jhon Kennedy Hurtado: Suspended. Tyrone Marshall: Hamstring injury, will not play. Taylor Graham: Ankle tendon injury, not expected to play. So that leaves...uh...Ianni and whoever ...

"Celtic" Competed For First U.S. Open Cup

Tomorrow night, D.C United and the Seattle Sounders, both of the MLS, will meet in the finals of the U.S. Open Cup. For those ...

A Frustrating Night: Chicago Fire v. DC United Review

Unfortunately, Dasan Robinson cannot be the fall guy for this one. After his late heroics/ complete stupidity against Colorado, I can’t remember that last time ...

LA and Rapids Reviews and DC Preview

Fire Fans, We have two new bloggers for the site: Joe and I. We will be posting for the Fire. Please comment and let us know ...

Hamid Signs With DC United

As originally reported here (in The Offside's First official scoop), Bill Hamid, Annandale native and academy product, has signed with MLS and will be on ...

If you don't give a damn, we don't give a fu.....

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the last CONCACAF Champions League game my fiance and I will be attending until things change. The lineup ...

I've Got Three Words: Galaxy vs Seattle, Fire, and United Post-Game Analysis

Aaaaaand we're back with Los Angeles Galaxy analysis. My apologies to everyone for disappearing just as the Galaxy does three games in a week. I was ...

Post Game: DC United 0, LA Galaxy 0

In the sprinkling rain at RFK, DC United attacked the Galaxy goal, strung together passes in the midfield, and played strong enough in the back ...

Galaxy vs. DC United Preview

I'm giddy as a school girl! I leave for the match in about 3 hours. Since I live in podunk Virginia, it will ...

Pre Game: The Circus is in Town

Tomorrow marks the third inaugural "Beckham invades DC Tour". I've been to the two before, and I'll be to the third. In the ...

Roster Moves, Toronto Pre Game, CCL

A busy day at Offside HQ, and whole boat load of stuff to talk about. Strap in. - First and foremost, roster moves. The ...

Real Madrid 3, DC United 0

Well, you kind of knew it was going to happen. For 45 minutes, United was able to frustrate Madrid, keeping compact and with great ...

DC United vs Real Madrid; It's on

After watching my Chelsea FC's diamond formation look like a poor fit for the Premier League, I will be heading to the concrete cooker of ...

Meeting the Standard

If you've been following me in the past week or so, or are a poster on BS or BTB, you might know that I was ...

This is it.

What happens tonight (at least in terms of fight, energy, and team selection) means a lot to a lot of people. Don't disappoint, guys. I may live ...

Catching Up: More All Stars, Montero to Fulham (Or NOT), Hanauer's Biggest Payne and Other Fun Stuff

The toughest part about blogging is trying to decide what to write about when you've been gone. Do you try to catch up on ...

Daily Dose 07.24.09

Some news to read as you realize that there is brilliant Ronaldo, and then there is... Yeah. (Spotted on 101 Great Goals) Warming up to ...

MLS Final Kick: Week 18

Week 18 Highlights

I'm back in action this week, and have all your highlights from league action right here. New York v Los Angeles Chicago v San Jose D.C. United ...

(UPDATED w/video) I've Got Three Words: Galaxy vs. NYRB Post-Game Analysis

Picture by Saed Hindash from the Star Ledger And those words are: Don't get cocky. That's 4 wins in a row for the Galaxy, which is not ...

Ballin' out of control

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