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Video: Quaranta on the off-season
Tony Limarzi sat down with Santino Quaranta to chat about his off-season. Santino talks about how he's recovering from his foot injury, his plans for the off-season and who will be making the turkey on Thanksgiving day.   
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Q&A: Pontius and Wallace on South Africa trip
Following the announcement that D.C. United rookies (and roommates!) Chris Pontius and Rodney Wallace will be part of an 18-player delegation that will travel to South Africa as part of the Generatoin adidas program, Communications intern Matt Sincaglia sat down to ask them about the upcoming ...
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Video: Shop with a Player event
On September 22, 25 youth soccer players from United Soccer Club's THEARC site had the opportunity to participate in Dick's Sporting Goods 'Shop with a Player' event.  Dick's Sporting Goods 'Shop with a Player' was held at the Bailey's Crossroads location where each USC athlete ...
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Copa DC IX results
Did I call it or what ? Charm City FC defeats La Mara - who had previously won the tournament for eight consecutive years - in a barn-burner championship match that saw the final scoreline stand at 3-2. CCFC has said they'll be back next year to defend their title and I'm sure La Mara will ...
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Four former players on HOF ballot
The National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum began the voting process today for the 2010 Player inductees. Among the 24 retired professional players who contributed to the growth of soccer in the U.S. are four D.C. United players . Raul Diaz Arce, Marco Etcheverry, Roy Lassiter and Earnie ...
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El Diablo wins debut with Bolivian team
El Diablo wins debut with Bolivian team
behindthebadge.com — United legend Marco Antonio Etcheverry debuted as the Head Coach for Bolivian side Oriente Petrolero on Sunday, November 1. Coaching his hometown team, El Diablo earned a 1-0 win in his first game of the Playoffs against rival Blooming. Oriente ... (more) El Diablo wins debut with Bolivian team
Janicki's mustache [you can help!]
D.C. United defender Greg Janicki is asking for help in raising money for Prostate Cancer Foundation and the Lance Armstrong Foundation. He writes: "A lot of you know I grew a ridiculously stupid mustache this year that was just for fun.  Now I figured I might as well grow it back ...
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Copa D.C. IX kicks-off this weekend
  We announced today our annual 6v6 indoor soccer tournament, Copa D.C. IX , has sold out. It's a riotous good time, with the winner takig home $3,000. The tournament takes place at the Rockville SportsPlex and is open to the public.  My money is on 'Charm City FC.' Why? Because ...
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Photo of the Day: Kocic, Olsen like the Wizards
  United goalkeeper Milos Kocic and midfielder Ben Olsen took in the Washington Wizard-Miami Heat game last night at the Verizon Center. Unfortunately, the Wizards loss 
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Video: Ben Olsen on Soehn leaving
WUSA-9 tracked down Ben Olsen on the streets of DC to get his reaction on Tom Soehn's decision to leave D.C. United.   
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Video: CSN talks to T. Soehn
Comcast SportsNet's Russ Thaler is a persistent fellow. He tracked former head coach Tom Soehn down at his house and asks him about the decision to step away from United, among other things.   
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Join the coaching conversation [Twitter!]
Join other United fans as they discuss Tom Soehn's decision to part ways with D.C., the next head coach of the Black-and-Red and where this leaves the most successful team in Major League Soccer history. Add #dcu or #dcucoach to your tweets to join the conversation.   #twitter-chat {  ...
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Tom Soehn's tenure over
Tom Soehn's tenure over
behindthebadge.com — We'll soon officially announce that United's six-year relationship with Tom Soehn has ended. United's one-time Assistant Coach (2004-2006) and its Head Coach for the last three seasons (2007-2009) has removed his name from consideration for the ... (more) Tom Soehn's tenure over
Video: The final Access United
In case you missed it last week, here is the final Access United episode of 2009. Host Tony Limarzi recaps the final regular season game against the Wizards, talks to a few of the guys about the future of the club and provides the Top Ten D.C. United Moments of 2009.    What ...
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Award winners
In case you missed the announcements on Twitter last night, here are the winners from the 6th Annual United Awards Reception: Volkswagen Most Valuable Player: Clyde Simms Defender of the Year: Bryan Namoff Fans' Choice Award: Chris Pontius Goal of the Year: Bryan Namoff's diving ...
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We need your help!
On Sunday, Acumen Solutions is putting on the Race for a Cause 8K  in Arlington, VA. United for D.C. was invited as one of the beneficiaries for the race (there are 13 in all) who may receive a portion of the money raised - yes, I said MAY receive. In order for D.C. United's non-profit arm ...
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Awards Reception this evening [Twitter!]
Though Saturday's playoff exit still stings, tonight the team, front office and fans will gather to reflect on the positives from 2009 season at the 6th Annual United Awards Reception . The yearly event takes place at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St. NE) and a great evening of ...
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Award Reception this evening [Twitter!]
Though Saturday's playoff exit still stings, tonight the team, front office and fans will gather to reflect on the positives from 2009 season at the 6th Annual United Awards Reception . The yearly event takes place at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St. NE) and a great evening of ...
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Video: MVP isn't the only award..
.. given out at the United Awards Reception.   Join United players, coaches and front office staff at the 6th Annual United Awards Reception taking place tomorrow night at the historic Atlas Performing Arts Center on H St. NE. In addition to finding out which players won Team MVP, ...
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