Thursday, March 31, 2011

Red Bulls, MSG agree to TV deal

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Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns

Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart named to U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011) - Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart were elected to the 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame. Announced earlier today by U.S. Soccer, Pope earned a spot on 74 percent of the ballots and Stewart on 71 percent of the ballots.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3gZjWmAvrW4/former-dc-united-stars-eddie-pope-and-earnie-stewart-named-to-us-soccer-hall-o

New Orleans Saints Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona Cardinals *

Youngster Gyau a confident catalyst for US attack

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? It's not so much the words coming out of Joe Gyau's mouth, but more the look in his eye.

The 18-year-old attacker, who surged through Suriname's defense again and again on Tuesday, understands how dangerous he was during the United States U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Gyau scored, earned multiple free kicks and was the best player on the field for much of the 4-0 victory. Can he continue to do what he wants with the ball?

"I'm not going to say I don't feel like I can," he said, ?I'm pretty confident that I can.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/c9KiPqEa3gs/youngster-gyau-a-confident-catalyst-for-us-attack

New England Patriots New York Jets Baltimore Ravens

D.C. United Player Appearances: March 30-31

As part of D.C. United?s continued efforts to make appearances in the community and through its partnership with Volkswagen, D.C. United players will be active in the Metropolitan Area following two weeks of MLS regular season play.

Midfielder Chis Pontius and rookie goalkeeper Joe Willis will both be appearing at Food & Friends on Wednesday, March 30th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Food & Friends prepares, packages, and delivers meals and groceries to more than 2,800 people living with life-challenging illnesses throughout the D.C. Metro area.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/NBXWZNrMC1A/dc-united-player-appearances-march-30-31

San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Boston Bruins

D.C. United Player Appearances: March 30-31

As part of D.C. United?s continued efforts to make appearances in the community and through its partnership with Volkswagen, D.C. United players will be active in the Metropolitan Area following two weeks of MLS regular season play.

Midfielder Chis Pontius and rookie goalkeeper Joe Willis will both be appearing at Food & Friends on Wednesday, March 30th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Food & Friends prepares, packages, and delivers meals and groceries to more than 2,800 people living with life-challenging illnesses throughout the D.C. Metro area.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/NBXWZNrMC1A/dc-united-player-appearances-march-30-31

Real Salt Lake San Jose Earthquakes Seattle Sounders FC

Stewart "humbled, honored" by Hall of Fame call

AMSTERDAM ? AZ Alkmaar technical director Earnie Stewart says he was feeling as modest and grateful as ever after beng informed of his National Soccer Hall of Fame inclusion on Monday.

The longtime US national team star will be enshrined alongside former US coach Bob Gansler and former international teammates Cobi Jones, Bruce Murray and Eddie Pope. For the 42-year-old, it was a momentous bit of news with great timing.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/XxlUFUzY8Ss/stewart-humbled-honored-by-hall-of-fame-call

Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz Golden State Warriors

Garza eyes continued good form for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The left back problem persists for the US.

Carlos Bocanegra isn't the answer. Jonathan Bornstein ? fresh off a shocker against Paraguay ? can do no right in the eyes of the collected masses, even when he does (see: World Cup 2010). And Jonathan Spector, nope.

But down in Guatemala, the flank was solidified ? for a night, at least.

Greg Garza, Thomas Rongen's embattled, frequently maligned, first-choice fullback, had himself a sublime performance against Suriname on Tuesday night during the U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/4CUa0BmG2QU/garza-eyes-continued-good-form-for-us-u-20s

Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz Golden State Warriors

Edu, Jones keep battling for starting spot in crowded USA midfield

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/9olN6w1yaGE/edu-jones-to-continue-to-do-battle-for-usa-starting-spot.html

Houston Texans Indianapolis Colts * Jacksonville Jaguars

Despite win, room for improvement for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 squad ran all over Suriname in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, but head coach Thomas Rongen still feels like his team can improve going forward.

Sebastian Lletget, for example, found himself too deep, which also brought Conor Doyle too far back. The team let up for stretches of 10 minutes at a time. And Rongen?s charges could play forward more, instead of sideways or backwards.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YCEKlcwu84o/despite-win-room-for-improvement-for-us-u-20s

Seattle Seahawks Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres

Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart named to U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011) - Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart were elected to the 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame. Announced earlier today by U.S. Soccer, Pope earned a spot on 74 percent of the ballots and Stewart on 71 percent of the ballots.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3gZjWmAvrW4/former-dc-united-stars-eddie-pope-and-earnie-stewart-named-to-us-soccer-hall-o

Boston Celtics New Jersey Nets New York Knicks

D.C. United signs Bill Hamid to new contract

Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2011) ? D.C. United announced today the club has signed goalkeeper Bill Hamid to a new contract. With his new deal, Hamid?s salary will now count against United?s budget. Hamid became the youngest goalkeeper in MLS history to win a League contest on May 5, 2010 against Kansas City. The previous record holder was former New York goalkeeper and current Everton player, Tim Howard.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/qgoNzuXPAuQ/dc-united-signs-bill-hamid-to-new-contract

Tennessee Titans * Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs *

SBI Live Q&A set for 1pm Today

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Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Jets

Despite win, room for improvement for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 squad ran all over Suriname in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, but head coach Thomas Rongen still feels like his team can improve going forward.

Sebastian Lletget, for example, found himself too deep, which also brought Conor Doyle too far back. The team let up for stretches of 10 minutes at a time. And Rongen?s charges could play forward more, instead of sideways or backwards.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YCEKlcwu84o/despite-win-room-for-improvement-for-us-u-20s

Phoenix Coyotes San Jose Sharks Boston Celtics

US U-20s stomp Suriname in CONCACAF Champ.

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 national team got the start they wanted in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, putting four past an overmatched Suriname squad.

Bobby Wood, Joe Gyau (above) and Conor Doyle tallied in the first half, while Kelyn Rowe's late second-half effort capped off a 4-0 night for the organized and impressive US squad at Estadio Mateo Flores.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/NL9oG-qQ0eU/us-u-20s-stomp-suriname-in-concacaf-champ

Real Salt Lake San Jose Earthquakes Seattle Sounders FC

Youngster Gyau a confident catalyst for US attack

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? It's not so much the words coming out of Joe Gyau's mouth, but more the look in his eye.

The 18-year-old attacker, who surged through Suriname's defense again and again on Tuesday, understands how dangerous he was during the United States U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Gyau scored, earned multiple free kicks and was the best player on the field for much of the 4-0 victory. Can he continue to do what he wants with the ball?

"I'm not going to say I don't feel like I can," he said, ?I'm pretty confident that I can.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/c9KiPqEa3gs/youngster-gyau-a-confident-catalyst-for-us-attack

New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers

D.C. United signs Bill Hamid to new contract

Washington, D.C. (March 31, 2011) ? D.C. United announced today the club has signed goalkeeper Bill Hamid to a new contract. With his new deal, Hamid?s salary will now count against United?s budget. Hamid became the youngest goalkeeper in MLS history to win a League contest on May 5, 2010 against Kansas City. The previous record holder was former New York goalkeeper and current Everton player, Tim Howard.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/qgoNzuXPAuQ/dc-united-signs-bill-hamid-to-new-contract

St. Louis Rams * San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks

United Builds: Volunteering at Food & Friends

After an intense morning of training, midfielder Chris Pontius and goalkeeper Joe Willis joined D.C. United front office staff in volunteering at Food & Friends on Wednesday afternoon. The players and staff helped Food & Friends prepare hundreds of meals for their clients.

D.C. UNITED WINS THE CHALLENGE

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/mRwe1ranBVo/united-builds-volunteering-at-food-friends

Kansas City Wizards New England Revolution New York Red Bulls

Edu, Jones keep battling for starting spot in crowded USA midfield

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/9olN6w1yaGE/edu-jones-to-continue-to-do-battle-for-usa-starting-spot.html

New York Red Bulls Philadelphia Union Toronto FC

Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart named to U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011) - Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart were elected to the 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame. Announced earlier today by U.S. Soccer, Pope earned a spot on 74 percent of the ballots and Stewart on 71 percent of the ballots.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3gZjWmAvrW4/former-dc-united-stars-eddie-pope-and-earnie-stewart-named-to-us-soccer-hall-o

Arizona Cardinals * St. Louis Rams * San Francisco 49ers

MLS Ticker: Anibaba blast lifts Fire, Nagbe nears Portland debut and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/rWqGCjWt7K4/mls-ticker-anibaba-blast-lifts-fire-nagbe-nears-portland-debut-and-more.html

Washington Wizards Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves

Despite win, room for improvement for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 squad ran all over Suriname in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, but head coach Thomas Rongen still feels like his team can improve going forward.

Sebastian Lletget, for example, found himself too deep, which also brought Conor Doyle too far back. The team let up for stretches of 10 minutes at a time. And Rongen?s charges could play forward more, instead of sideways or backwards.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YCEKlcwu84o/despite-win-room-for-improvement-for-us-u-20s

Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns

Projecting the USA Gold Cup roster: March Edition

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/ZHYjvMjlft8/projecting-the-usa-gold-cup-roster-march-edition.html

Miami Dolphins New England Patriots New York Jets

United Builds: Volunteering at Food & Friends

After an intense morning of training, midfielder Chris Pontius and goalkeeper Joe Willis joined D.C. United front office staff in volunteering at Food & Friends on Wednesday afternoon. The players and staff helped Food & Friends prepare hundreds of meals for their clients.

D.C. UNITED WINS THE CHALLENGE

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/mRwe1ranBVo/united-builds-volunteering-at-food-friends

Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins * Chicago Bears *

D.C. signs Hamid to new contract

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/44Ab4LsW9Xw/dc-signs-hamid-to-new-contract.html

Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens

US U-20s stomp Suriname in CONCACAF Champ.

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 national team got the start they wanted in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, putting four past an overmatched Suriname squad.

Bobby Wood, Joe Gyau (above) and Conor Doyle tallied in the first half, while Kelyn Rowe's late second-half effort capped off a 4-0 night for the organized and impressive US squad at Estadio Mateo Flores.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/NL9oG-qQ0eU/us-u-20s-stomp-suriname-in-concacaf-champ

Edmonton Oilers Minnesota Wild Vancouver Canucks

Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart named to U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011) - Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart were elected to the 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame. Announced earlier today by U.S. Soccer, Pope earned a spot on 74 percent of the ballots and Stewart on 71 percent of the ballots.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3gZjWmAvrW4/former-dc-united-stars-eddie-pope-and-earnie-stewart-named-to-us-soccer-hall-o

Western Conference Calgary Flames Colorado Avalanche

Projecting the USA Gold Cup roster: March Edition

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/ZHYjvMjlft8/projecting-the-usa-gold-cup-roster-march-edition.html

San Diego Chargers * National Football Conference Dallas Cowboys

Garza eyes continued good form for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The left back problem persists for the US.

Carlos Bocanegra isn't the answer. Jonathan Bornstein ? fresh off a shocker against Paraguay ? can do no right in the eyes of the collected masses, even when he does (see: World Cup 2010). And Jonathan Spector, nope.

But down in Guatemala, the flank was solidified ? for a night, at least.

Greg Garza, Thomas Rongen's embattled, frequently maligned, first-choice fullback, had himself a sublime performance against Suriname on Tuesday night during the U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/4CUa0BmG2QU/garza-eyes-continued-good-form-for-us-u-20s

Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles

Training notes: United mixing things up for Colorado

MIXING THINGS UP

With last Saturday's 2-1 loss to New England behind them, the Black-and-Red got back to work on Tuesday morning on the RFK Training Field. Head Coach Ben Olsen addressed his players upon arrival at RFK Stadium, encouraging them to keep training hard just as they have throughout 2011, and to bring renewed focus to this Sunday's match in Colorado against the defending MLS Cup champions (7:00 p.m. ET, Galavision). 

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/K_s7S954nB4/training-notes-united-mixing-things-up-for-colorado

Arizona Cardinals * St. Louis Rams * San Francisco 49ers

SBI Live Q&A (March 31st Edition)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/xHi9ihB83Yo/sbi-live-qa-march-31st-edition.html

Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings Dallas Mavericks

Garza eyes continued good form for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The left back problem persists for the US.

Carlos Bocanegra isn't the answer. Jonathan Bornstein ? fresh off a shocker against Paraguay ? can do no right in the eyes of the collected masses, even when he does (see: World Cup 2010). And Jonathan Spector, nope.

But down in Guatemala, the flank was solidified ? for a night, at least.

Greg Garza, Thomas Rongen's embattled, frequently maligned, first-choice fullback, had himself a sublime performance against Suriname on Tuesday night during the U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/4CUa0BmG2QU/garza-eyes-continued-good-form-for-us-u-20s

Washington Redskins * Chicago Bears * Detroit Lions *

Americans Abroad: A Look Ahead

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/RYiRr2x_DEg/americans-abroad-a-look-ahead-4.html

Vancouver Canucks Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets

D.C. United Women join USL W-League

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011) ? D.C. United announced today the launch of D.C. United Women into the United Soccer Leagues (USL) W-League for the 2011 season. Under a partnership agreement with the Nothern Virginia Majestics, United Women will represent the Black-and-Red in the competitive Northeast Division of the league.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/xu-wQtPqv9w/dc-united-women-join-usl-w-league

Washington Capitals Western Conference Calgary Flames

SBI Live Q&A (March 31st Edition)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/xHi9ihB83Yo/sbi-live-qa-march-31st-edition.html

Real Salt Lake San Jose Earthquakes Seattle Sounders FC

MLS Ticker: Anibaba blast lifts Fire, Nagbe nears Portland debut and more

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/rWqGCjWt7K4/mls-ticker-anibaba-blast-lifts-fire-nagbe-nears-portland-debut-and-more.html

Houston Dynamo Los Angeles Galaxy Real Salt Lake

Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart named to U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011) - Former D.C. United stars Eddie Pope and Earnie Stewart were elected to the 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame. Announced earlier today by U.S. Soccer, Pope earned a spot on 74 percent of the ballots and Stewart on 71 percent of the ballots.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/3gZjWmAvrW4/former-dc-united-stars-eddie-pope-and-earnie-stewart-named-to-us-soccer-hall-o

Anaheim Ducks Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings

SBI Live Q&A (March 31st Edition)

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/xHi9ihB83Yo/sbi-live-qa-march-31st-edition.html

Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks Atlanta Hawks

Jones, Pope, Stewart elected into Hall of Fame

Four MLS standouts and a pre-MLS World Cup hero were elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

MLS originals Cobi Jones and Eddie Pope head the class.

Jones spent his entire 12-year MLS career with the LA Galaxy, helping his team win two MLS Cups, two Supporters' Shields, the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup and two US Open Cups. The former midfielder is also the all-time leader in caps for the US national team and participated in three World Cups.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Aj8jVCz_Cfg/jones-pope-stewart-elected-into-hall-of-fame

Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings

Rookie Brettschneider impressive for DC reserves

WASHINGTON ? The one player perhaps making the most of this season?s return of the reserve league is a new face in D.C. United camp, and he?s also suddenly making life for head coach Ben Olsen very interesting.

Rookie Blake Brettschneider has scored three goals in two reserve games after an active and impressive preseason. But only time will tell if the Supplemental Draft Pick out of South Carolina can really crack a proven United front line.

� Buy a #29 BRETTSCHNEIDER jersey

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/vRciLEkGh7g/rookie-brettschneider-impressive-for-dc-reserves

Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs * Oakland Raiders *

Despite win, room for improvement for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 squad ran all over Suriname in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, but head coach Thomas Rongen still feels like his team can improve going forward.

Sebastian Lletget, for example, found himself too deep, which also brought Conor Doyle too far back. The team let up for stretches of 10 minutes at a time. And Rongen?s charges could play forward more, instead of sideways or backwards.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YCEKlcwu84o/despite-win-room-for-improvement-for-us-u-20s

Cleveland Browns Pittsburgh Steelers Houston Texans

Rookie Brettschneider impressive for DC reserves

WASHINGTON ? The one player perhaps making the most of this season?s return of the reserve league is a new face in D.C. United camp, and he?s also suddenly making life for head coach Ben Olsen very interesting.

Rookie Blake Brettschneider has scored three goals in two reserve games after an active and impressive preseason. But only time will tell if the Supplemental Draft Pick out of South Carolina can really crack a proven United front line.

� Buy a #29 BRETTSCHNEIDER jersey

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/vRciLEkGh7g/rookie-brettschneider-impressive-for-dc-reserves

Colorado Rapids FC Dallas Houston Dynamo

Garza eyes continued good form for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The left back problem persists for the US.

Carlos Bocanegra isn't the answer. Jonathan Bornstein ? fresh off a shocker against Paraguay ? can do no right in the eyes of the collected masses, even when he does (see: World Cup 2010). And Jonathan Spector, nope.

But down in Guatemala, the flank was solidified ? for a night, at least.

Greg Garza, Thomas Rongen's embattled, frequently maligned, first-choice fullback, had himself a sublime performance against Suriname on Tuesday night during the U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/4CUa0BmG2QU/garza-eyes-continued-good-form-for-us-u-20s

Chicago Bears * Detroit Lions * Green Bay Packers

Does MLS matter to National Soccer Hall of Fame?

Yesterday, the National Soccer Hall of Fame announced its induction class for 2011.  Cobi Jones, Eddie Pope, and Earnie Stewart have all been elected into the Hall, in many ways putting the final touch on three excellent careers. The National Soccer Hall of Fame is a place for the greatest players in American Soccer.  In theory, the Hall should be a combination of significant U.S.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Q8oAveweIU0/does-mls-matter-to-national-soccer-hall-of-fame

Milwaukee Bucks Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Bobcats

Despite win, room for improvement for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 squad ran all over Suriname in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, but head coach Thomas Rongen still feels like his team can improve going forward.

Sebastian Lletget, for example, found himself too deep, which also brought Conor Doyle too far back. The team let up for stretches of 10 minutes at a time. And Rongen?s charges could play forward more, instead of sideways or backwards.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YCEKlcwu84o/despite-win-room-for-improvement-for-us-u-20s

Arizona Cardinals * St. Louis Rams * San Francisco 49ers

Stewart "humbled, honored" by Hall of Fame call

AMSTERDAM ? AZ Alkmaar technical director Earnie Stewart says he was feeling as modest and grateful as ever after beng informed of his National Soccer Hall of Fame inclusion on Monday.

The longtime US national team star will be enshrined alongside former US coach Bob Gansler and former international teammates Cobi Jones, Bruce Murray and Eddie Pope. For the 42-year-old, it was a momentous bit of news with great timing.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/XxlUFUzY8Ss/stewart-humbled-honored-by-hall-of-fame-call

Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons

Training notes: United mixing things up for Colorado

MIXING THINGS UP

With last Saturday's 2-1 loss to New England behind them, the Black-and-Red got back to work on Tuesday morning on the RFK Training Field. Head Coach Ben Olsen addressed his players upon arrival at RFK Stadium, encouraging them to keep training hard just as they have throughout 2011, and to bring renewed focus to this Sunday's match in Colorado against the defending MLS Cup champions (7:00 p.m. ET, Galavision). 

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/K_s7S954nB4/training-notes-united-mixing-things-up-for-colorado

Nashville Predators St. Louis Blues Anaheim Ducks

DC's Korb excited about debut, upset about loss

WASHIGNTON ? D.C. United rookie defender Chris Korb doesn?t like to lose. That much was clear even a few days after the 23-year-old made his professional debut in a 2-1 defeat at New England.

Starting at the right back for injured regular Jed Zayner, the Akron product looked comfortable in DC?s defense and was glad to get that first pro experience done and dusted.

?It was exciting to get that first game out of the way,? Korb told MLSsoccer.com. ?I wish we would have won. It?s never fun when you lose and I?m pretty competitive, so it wasn?t the best first game.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/UP-q0HcygEU/dcs-korb-excited-about-debut-upset-about-loss

Tampa Bay Lightning Washington Capitals Western Conference

In Reserve: Homegrown Players lead FC Dallas, D.C. routs New England

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/crK-TqacAvk/in-reserve-homegrown-players-lead-fc-dallas-dc-routs-new-england.html

Portland Timbers Vancouver Whitecaps FC Montreal Impact

D.C. United Academy finishes 3-3-2 in weekend action

Washington, D.C. (March 30, 2011) - D.C. United?s Youth Academy faced strong opponents over the past weekend, with the Black-and-Red compiling a 3-3-2 record against Seacoast United, FC Greater Boston, and Empire United in U.S. Soccer Development Academy play. The U-14 and U-15 clubs played at RFK Stadium while both the U-16 and U-18 sides traveled to New Hampshire and Syracuse, N.Y.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/-C-pkL_mmEE/dc-united-academy-finishes-3-3-2-in-weekend-action

Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings

D.C. United Women join USL W-League

Washington, D.C. (March 29, 2011) ? D.C. United announced today the launch of D.C. United Women into the United Soccer Leagues (USL) W-League for the 2011 season. Under a partnership agreement with the Nothern Virginia Majestics, United Women will represent the Black-and-Red in the competitive Northeast Division of the league.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/xu-wQtPqv9w/dc-united-women-join-usl-w-league

Milwaukee Bucks Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Bobcats

D.C. United Player Appearances: March 30-31

As part of D.C. United?s continued efforts to make appearances in the community and through its partnership with Volkswagen, D.C. United players will be active in the Metropolitan Area following two weeks of MLS regular season play.

Midfielder Chis Pontius and rookie goalkeeper Joe Willis will both be appearing at Food & Friends on Wednesday, March 30th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Food & Friends prepares, packages, and delivers meals and groceries to more than 2,800 people living with life-challenging illnesses throughout the D.C. Metro area.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/NBXWZNrMC1A/dc-united-player-appearances-march-30-31

New York Rangers Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

DC's Korb excited about debut, upset about loss

WASHIGNTON ? D.C. United rookie defender Chris Korb doesn?t like to lose. That much was clear even a few days after the 23-year-old made his professional debut in a 2-1 defeat at New England.

Starting at the right back for injured regular Jed Zayner, the Akron product looked comfortable in DC?s defense and was glad to get that first pro experience done and dusted.

?It was exciting to get that first game out of the way,? Korb told MLSsoccer.com. ?I wish we would have won. It?s never fun when you lose and I?m pretty competitive, so it wasn?t the best first game.?

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/UP-q0HcygEU/dcs-korb-excited-about-debut-upset-about-loss

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona Cardinals * St. Louis Rams *

Despite win, room for improvement for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The United States U-20 squad ran all over Suriname in their opening match of the CONCACAF Championship on Tuesday night, but head coach Thomas Rongen still feels like his team can improve going forward.

Sebastian Lletget, for example, found himself too deep, which also brought Conor Doyle too far back. The team let up for stretches of 10 minutes at a time. And Rongen?s charges could play forward more, instead of sideways or backwards.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YCEKlcwu84o/despite-win-room-for-improvement-for-us-u-20s

Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder

Jones, Pope, Stewart elected into Hall of Fame

Four MLS standouts and a pre-MLS World Cup hero were elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

MLS originals Cobi Jones and Eddie Pope head the class.

Jones spent his entire 12-year MLS career with the LA Galaxy, helping his team win two MLS Cups, two Supporters' Shields, the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup and two US Open Cups. The former midfielder is also the all-time leader in caps for the US national team and participated in three World Cups.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Aj8jVCz_Cfg/jones-pope-stewart-elected-into-hall-of-fame

Los Angeles Kings Phoenix Coyotes San Jose Sharks

Jones, Pope, Stewart elected into Hall of Fame

Four MLS standouts and a pre-MLS World Cup hero were elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

MLS originals Cobi Jones and Eddie Pope head the class.

Jones spent his entire 12-year MLS career with the LA Galaxy, helping his team win two MLS Cups, two Supporters' Shields, the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup and two US Open Cups. The former midfielder is also the all-time leader in caps for the US national team and participated in three World Cups.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Aj8jVCz_Cfg/jones-pope-stewart-elected-into-hall-of-fame

Oklahoma City Thunder Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz

Garza eyes continued good form for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The left back problem persists for the US.

Carlos Bocanegra isn't the answer. Jonathan Bornstein ? fresh off a shocker against Paraguay ? can do no right in the eyes of the collected masses, even when he does (see: World Cup 2010). And Jonathan Spector, nope.

But down in Guatemala, the flank was solidified ? for a night, at least.

Greg Garza, Thomas Rongen's embattled, frequently maligned, first-choice fullback, had himself a sublime performance against Suriname on Tuesday night during the U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/4CUa0BmG2QU/garza-eyes-continued-good-form-for-us-u-20s

Chicago Blackhawks Columbus Blue Jackets Detroit Red Wings

Training notes: United mixing things up for Colorado

MIXING THINGS UP

With last Saturday's 2-1 loss to New England behind them, the Black-and-Red got back to work on Tuesday morning on the RFK Training Field. Head Coach Ben Olsen addressed his players upon arrival at RFK Stadium, encouraging them to keep training hard just as they have throughout 2011, and to bring renewed focus to this Sunday's match in Colorado against the defending MLS Cup champions (7:00 p.m. ET, Galavision). 

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/K_s7S954nB4/training-notes-united-mixing-things-up-for-colorado

New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors

Domene becomes Chivas USA GM, as interim label is removed

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/OUOyU9rjZxE/domene-becomes-chivas-usa-gm-as-interim-label-is-removed.html

Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans * Denver Broncos

Domene becomes Chivas USA GM, as interim label is removed

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SoccerByIves/~3/OUOyU9rjZxE/domene-becomes-chivas-usa-gm-as-interim-label-is-removed.html

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Arizona Cardinals * St. Louis Rams *

World Football Challenge will replace SuperLiga

HARRISON, N.J. ? MLS Commissioner Don Garber confirmed on Tuesday that the first-ever participation of MLS clubs in the World Football Challenge (WFC) this year will take the place of SuperLiga on the league?s summer calendar between July 14 and Aug. 6.

The primary reason for the shift from SuperLiga, a competition which pitted MLS clubs against their Mexican counterparts? The growth of the CONCACAF Champions League.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/YOtWCwhl7nQ/world-football-challenge-will-replace-superliga

Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings

Jones, Pope, Stewart elected into Hall of Fame

Four MLS standouts and a pre-MLS World Cup hero were elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

MLS originals Cobi Jones and Eddie Pope head the class.

Jones spent his entire 12-year MLS career with the LA Galaxy, helping his team win two MLS Cups, two Supporters' Shields, the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup and two US Open Cups. The former midfielder is also the all-time leader in caps for the US national team and participated in three World Cups.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/Aj8jVCz_Cfg/jones-pope-stewart-elected-into-hall-of-fame

Dallas Stars Los Angeles Kings Phoenix Coyotes

Garza eyes continued good form for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The left back problem persists for the US.

Carlos Bocanegra isn't the answer. Jonathan Bornstein ? fresh off a shocker against Paraguay ? can do no right in the eyes of the collected masses, even when he does (see: World Cup 2010). And Jonathan Spector, nope.

But down in Guatemala, the flank was solidified ? for a night, at least.

Greg Garza, Thomas Rongen's embattled, frequently maligned, first-choice fullback, had himself a sublime performance against Suriname on Tuesday night during the U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/4CUa0BmG2QU/garza-eyes-continued-good-form-for-us-u-20s

San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks Boston Bruins

Garza eyes continued good form for US U-20s

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala ? The left back problem persists for the US.

Carlos Bocanegra isn't the answer. Jonathan Bornstein ? fresh off a shocker against Paraguay ? can do no right in the eyes of the collected masses, even when he does (see: World Cup 2010). And Jonathan Spector, nope.

But down in Guatemala, the flank was solidified ? for a night, at least.

Greg Garza, Thomas Rongen's embattled, frequently maligned, first-choice fullback, had himself a sublime performance against Suriname on Tuesday night during the U-20s' opening match of the CONCACAF Championship.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/4CUa0BmG2QU/garza-eyes-continued-good-form-for-us-u-20s

Detroit Lions * Green Bay Packers Minnesota Vikings

D.C. United Player Appearances: March 30-31

As part of D.C. United?s continued efforts to make appearances in the community and through its partnership with Volkswagen, D.C. United players will be active in the Metropolitan Area following two weeks of MLS regular season play.

Midfielder Chis Pontius and rookie goalkeeper Joe Willis will both be appearing at Food & Friends on Wednesday, March 30th from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Food & Friends prepares, packages, and delivers meals and groceries to more than 2,800 people living with life-challenging illnesses throughout the D.C. Metro area.

Source: http://feeds.dcunited.com/~r/DCUnited/all/~3/NBXWZNrMC1A/dc-united-player-appearances-march-30-31

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