‘DC United/MLS’ Archive

Baltimore wants to poach DC United

Baltimore asks Maryland to consider building new soccer stadium for D.C. United – The Wash. Business JournalBaltimore mayor eyes United – The Wash. TimesDixon eyeing soccer arena – The SunBaltimore, the second city of the Chesapeake Bay region, has set its sights on DC United. The MLS team, perhaps the best in the league’s history, [...]

Shame on me, I’m letting myself be amused by Marion Barry now

Hogs Haven talks with Marion Barry about the Redskins and DC United – Hogs HavenAt this point, I’m no longer offended by that tax-cheat, philandering, crack smoking Mayor for Life, Marion Barry. I am actually finding him amusing more than anything now. How weird/wrong is that?
In this interview, he throws two other D.C. mayors [...]

DC > NY as Nats, Caps and DC United beat Mets, Rangers, Red Bulls

All three in-season Washington pro teams, the Nationals, Capitals and DC United, defeated their New York counterparts on the road yesterday.
NATIONALS
Nats Enjoy a Sunday Stroll in New York – The PostZimmermann shows promise in Nats’ win – The Wash. TimesIn Flushing Meadows, Queens, RHP Jordan Zimmerman won for the second time in as many starts, [...]

Can you see 4 D.C. sporting events for under $100?

TIM LEMKE – D.C. sports scene on a budget – The Wash. TimesLemke tries to see a home game for the Nationals (exhibition), Capitals, Wizards and D.C. United in one week with $100 to spend. He is also includes getting a hot dog and soda at each game, plus the transportation to get there. Can [...]

You can forget about P.G. United, maybe D.C. too

United’s Shot Is Blocked By Vote – The PostI cannot say that I am shocked by this:
The Prince George’s County Council probably killed D.C. United’s planned move to the county yesterday, voting to oppose legislation that would have authorized the state to study construction of a professional soccer stadium.
I am not a big soccer [...]

DC United to keep name

From a washingtonpost.com chat with Kevin Payne, CEO and President of DC United:
Frederick, Md.: There has been some speculation on a name change for DCU. This got even more muddied during the press conference. Can you reassure some of us that you will keep United under the same name.
Kevin Payne: We have no intention of [...]

D.C. United to become P.G. United?

P.G. United? Co-Owner May Move D.C. Soccer Team to Prince George’s – The PostWashington’s most successful franchise of the last decade or so appears to be headed to suburban Prince George’s County, Md. D.C. United, winner of 4 MLS Cups had been trying to build a soccer stadium at Poplar Point, across the Anacostia River [...]

2009 New Year’s sports resolutions

A New Year means it is time for resolutions — here are my sports ones:

Go to Penn State for homecoming for the first time in three years
Go to the Blue White Game, maybe even see most of it this year
Attend Opening Day for the Nationals
Attend July 4 Nationals home game
Get my son clothes for my [...]

Busy sports night in D.C., plan accordingly

There are three sporting events (Nats, Wizards, United home games) going on in the District tonight, so there are a few things to keep in mind.

Nats Express parking will be in Lot 7 at RFK, not Lot 8 because D.C. United has a home match.
A few stops along the Green Line may be crowded, especially [...]

Potential parking at RFK problem: DC United games

Parking at RFK no done deal; D.C. United moves forward – The Wash. ExaminerThe plan to park cars for Nats games at RFK Stadium could be complicated by D.C. United’s schedule. With RFK planed to be soccer only in 2008, D.C. United doesn’t plan on scheduling around the Nats. I can’t blame them, but hope [...]

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