Sunday Reading
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Aside from watching the great rundown to the end of the EPL season, here’s a little reading for you. Great article and video about Ben Olsen, right here.
Category: DC United Team News
Tags: The Gruesome Aftermath: Chicago Fire 2, DC United 0
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Wow. Woooow. I can’t throw this game away like I did for Colorado, as there are no excuses this time. I took down some notes during the game, because I knew this post would be a doozy.
So here we go.
My Boy, Kpene
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Heads up to DCenters, Guy Roland Kpene has signed with Houston Dynamo, a team that could use some goals.
So I guess that’s why they signed Guy.
Just kidding, you’re my boy Guy!
Category: Guy-Roland KpeneDCU, VW agree to sponsorship deal
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This article, via Goff, confirms the rumor that DC United and Volkswagen will be partnering, to the tune of 5 years, $14 million dollars.
What does this mean? It could mean money to play around with on our second DP spot. It could mean more money pumped into scouting. It could just be used to make DCU more profitable. However it goes, it’s good news for DCU.
If you’re looking for me to comment on the Rapids game, I’d much rather not. It was dour, without heart, and aimless. DC looked the part of a blind team playing against Brazil. So, I’m throwing that game in the trash. It didn’t happen as far as I’m concerned.
The thing I am focusing on is the defeat of the Fire, my most hated rival. I will be in class taking an exam, but my mind will obviously be somewhere near RFK.
Edit: A picture from BTB.com
Category: DC United Team NewsDark day for United fans
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Well, I guess that’s a little more dramatic than it needs to be. But, it appears that Ben Olsen is done for the year, and possibly forever.
Since Ben is my all time favorite player for DC, this kind of eats. And I’m sure you all love him too, because, how couldn’t you? He’s the motor in the midfield, the heart, and the experience. Add losing Josh Gros from complications with concussions, this team has suffered a bit of loss of every kind.
Then again, he could heal, and be back. I hope so, but I’m not holding my breath.
Category: Ben OlsenVOTE OR DIE, P DIDDY STYLE (Update: WE DID IT)
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VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE
Seriously. Wunderstrike. Golasso. Call it what you will. But also call it your SIERRA MIST GOAL OF THE WEEK!
Update: WOO, way to go. We beat those crazy Toronto fans, with their ballotstuffing ways. Good job!
Category: Marcello GallardoSnap Judgement: DCU 4, RSL 1
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Just got back from the friendly confines of RFK, and I’m well happy. Also, I got to watch my Blues keep the league exciting this morning, all over an Irish breakfast. Happy Jon.
Anyway, some quick observations before a recap post and some pictures tomorrow morning.
-Emilio is lost, lost, lost. I think he needs to sit one out to wake him up, because it has to be mental. Your instinct doesn’t disappear that quickly.
-My boy Santino had a decent game, despite having to mind his defensive responsibilities more than getting up in the attack. He did have a monster goal, which leads me to…
-Gallardo was putting his stamp on the game in the midfield. And his goal HAS to win goal of the week, once they put up the link, I’ll post it here, and make you vote for it under the threat of violence. When he keeps the ball, he’s a force. Right now, there are no forwards who are reading his passes correctly.
-Dunno what happened to Fred, but hopefully he’s alright. He was crap after he knocked heads with an RSL player.
-Gonzalo Martinez is a bulldog, and I think he is fantastic.
-Also, my seats are bananas. Two rows from the corner flag on the loud side.
Back tomorrow.
Category: DC United Team NewsGame Preview: Real Salt Lake at DC United
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Hey, where’d all my commentors go? I go away for one week….
AAAAnnyway, looks like we’ve got a big game here. Not big, in one sense, because the regular season means diddly in this retarded league, but big because this team has looked poor of late, and needs to find sweet sweet retribution against RSL. I mean c’mon. Kyle Beckerman….Gallardo.
Here are the standard linkages:
Something from a Miami newspaper…?
The standard MLS preview.
A blurb from the free WaPo paper.
Kreis blames himself for last week’s loss against TFC and vows revenge
There should be a few story’s from Goff here, but I got nuthin as of 3:14 on Friday. Check the WaPo site or the Insider before game time.
Predictions: This is the first MLS game of my 10 game package (that I was able to attend), so I will be here, and I will be pumped. I think DCU wakes from its slumber, and lays the wood to RSL, 4-0. Payback’s a bitch.
Category: Game PreviewsSome minor news, and a funny article
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Meet your new forward, Francis Doe. He comes by way of New York, and has 2 goals in 8 career games. For those keeping score, that’s exactly two more than my boy Guy Kpene has scored, ever. I’m told that Doe has got some jets, which we are sorely in need of, since no one will mistake Emilio or Moreno as Olympic sprinters.
And now for the funny article.
Post Game: Columbus 2, DCU 1
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Well, I didn’t go to this game, and I’m glad about it. I watched it once I got home, and I’ve made some observations.
- Gallardo is good. Very good. He brings an element that isn’t often seen in MLS, and thats the ability to move around with the ball at your feet and not get dispossesed and avoid tackles. That kind of play is exciting to watch. His passes are smart, and he wasn’t at fault for yesterday’s loss. Which brings me to my next point.
- I think it’s time we all start trusting the DCU FO. Remember before the season, there was talk about Emilio wanting a long term deal or DP money, and the team was like, “Eh, I don’t think so.”? At the time, I thought we should pay the man, as he was dynamite last year. Shows what I know. He has turned to crap thus far this season. Doesn’t know what to do with the ball, has no confidence in the 6 yd box, and makes poor runs. If your big scoring threat is having these issues, obviously, you’re going to have problems.
- One of the Gonzalos is good, the other one needs to wake up. The good one is Martinez, who had a strong match. Peralta once again got beat for goals. I say sit him in favor of McTavish.
- Zach Wells has no presence, and does not inspire a lot of confidence. I don’t know what to do about this position.
- The midfield was uninspiring, which has a lot to do with Ben Olsen’s absence. With people playing out of position, and not really being in sync, it’s going to lead to many turnovers, and attack chances for the other side.
Links:
Goff’s gamer.
Dcenter’s take.
United Mania’s take.
DCUMD, with an interesting rating system. I approve.
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