More draft info
Soccer America re-emphasizes that United simply cannot draft by position, and must take the best player possible.D.C. UNITED. The attack will need shoring up whether or not Luciano Emilio and/or...
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New United Unis
Here are the new unis according to this website. Not too much different from last year. I think the VW logo limits the ability to do too much different. The website laments the loss of the three...
View ArticleSteven Cohen Interview
I recently got Steven Cohen to answer a few questions for the blog. His work with Kenny Hassan on their daily radio show has to be admired, even if you don't agree with them. Their discussions span...
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Short John DiRaimondo Interview
John DiRaimondo is the young central midfielder brought to United in late March of last year. He has experience playing for Colorado and also had loan stints at Harrisonburg City Islanders and Richmond...
View ArticleTop DC United Stories
1)The return of Troy Perkins? Steve Goff is reporting that his reps are working hard for a return to DC United. My feeling is that I 1) love Troy Perkins and 2) don't want to give up too much. Teams...
View ArticlePerkins Acquired...
We have a new goalkeeper! I am excited about Perkins coming back, but also sort of bummed we lost our first round draft pick. I believe that both teams got pieces that they needed in order to get...
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Lawson Vaughn Interview
Below is my interview with Lawson Vaughn. He signed with United on September 11 of last year and provided cover at right back when Namoff suffered from his concussion. Here is what he had to say about...
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Waiting for rumors...and I get news!
As I was about to post about how I was disappointed there were no rumors about who United was looking at, I get a text from my twitter account saying we had acquired Danny Allsopp! I should hurry and...
View ArticleOff Season Video of a Brazilian Exodus...
This off season has seen its share of changes so far. Players of fans affection and objection are on the move to and from the club. Below are a couple of videos to help you keep track and for your...
View ArticleTony Limarzi on the Upcoming Season and Being an Original Fan
I recently had the pleasure of getting Tony Limarzi to answer a few questions for me. You know him as the radio voice of United and the face of Access United, here he is answering questions about...
View ArticleRoster sicheeashun...
For those that may have missed it, here is the current roster situation.Surprises or interesting bits:-DiRaimondo is currently under contract.-Habarugira is not in the plans for the next season. He fit...
View ArticleIt's been a while...
Hey all, it has been a while since I have posted, but I have a few subjects I want to tackle in the upcoming days regarding the blog. First is to address what we have learned about DC United. One has...
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Steve Goff Interview
Hey Steven, myself, as a DC United fan and blogger, and DC United fans are grateful you taking the time to answer some questions. We all appreciate the work you do. B&R: There are a few reporters...
View ArticleTwitterific
For those that are interested, you can also follow the blog through twitter. Account name MRoadarmel.
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Is Allsopp Hopeless?
There have been three things which have puzzled me and have forced me to do a little research in order to either substantiate or debunk what seems to have reached common knowledge status at this point....
View ArticleHolly, Jolly Cristman! and Oh Danny boy, the doctor's office calls you...
As we look to understand the type of system United will play under coach Onalfo, it is best to look at the acquisitions being made. At this point, it would appear that we are looking to have attacking...
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A New Season, A New Hope
It is that time of year again...the beginning of the MLS season. United has had their share of turnover and one thing can be said with absolute sincerity, things will be different. After a...
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Pre Season Champions!!!
We won the Carolina Challenge Cup and go undefeated in pre-season! What does that mean? Who knows. We won this tournament last year and went from success to disaster as soon as the season began....
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MLS 2011 Award Predictions (with Black and Red colored glasses)
I love the predictions game! Truth is, as Beau Dure points out,no one knows anything when it comes to season predictions. Since I accept this truth to be self evident, I have decided to make my...
View ArticleUnited 3, Crew 1
What an exciting way to return to the season. United showed a new look and a new attitude to the game. First a few observations followed by player ratings.Observations:-You could tell from the very...
View ArticleDavies Debut
The Comeback KidFrom never being able to play soccer again, to debut double delight! Charlie Davies reflects on his immediate impact last night as proof of his long comeback.
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Alecko Eskandarian Interview
"I wasn't sure if I would ever be able to play again so I promised myself that when I came back I would celebrate every single goal like it was my last." Alecko Eskandarian brought many emotions to...
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Revolution 2, United 1, Tole-Doh!
It has been reported that Ben Olsen did not want to discuss the officiating in this match. I too would like to take the high road, almost. It is without question that the game was littered with...
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Conor Shanosky Interview
"The motivation of seeing the first team and being a part of the most successful club in this country can really help players develop their potential."The growth of soccer in the United States has...
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This Seasons Storylines…Mid-Season Evaluation (Part 1)
The Youth MovementPhoto Credit: Matt MathaiAs the DC United roster of last season was dismantled and retooled it became apparent we were amidst a rebuilding process focused around youth. The foundation...
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