A Beautiful Day: DC United opens camp

By: jon | January 22nd, 2009

This is it.

The beginning of the 2009 MLS Campaign begins today, with light jogging and some stretching. I couldn’t be happier.

Here’s the entire scoop on the preseason for DCU.

Today, they are practicing at the RFK turf field. A number of players are not in camp, most notably among them is Marcelo Gallardo. Gallardo was given permission by the team to stay in Argentina to continue to rehab until next week. Coincidentally, this is also when DC will leave cold Washington to head to Sunny Florida. Kind of a jerk move, Marcelo. You haven’t exactly earned these privileges yet.

Also not in camp, and not on the roster are Quavas Kirk (good riddance), Ryan Cordiero (that’s unfortunate), and Pat Carroll (ehh). Ivan Guerrero continues to train with the Honduras National team, and is reportedly in great shape.

Kyle Veris, a former Galaxy defender (an oxymoron if ever there was one) is on trial with DC, and draft pick Lyle Adams (who seems to be the shiz) is deciding whether or not he wants to play for a pittance.

That’s all the news I have for now. As I read new stuff, it shall appear here.

I’m pumped, people.

Best new ever alert? Ben Olsen is out on the field, and “moving around well” according to Goff. My soccer heart is atwitter.

Here from Behind the Badge is the schedule for the whole preseason.

D.C. United 2009 Preseason Schedule (all times EST):
January 22 – February 2: Washington, DC

February 3 – February 11: Bradenton, Fla.
Tuesday, Feb. 10: Match vs. Columbus Crew

February 12 – February 17: Washington, DC

February 18 – February 25: TBD
February 25 – March 4: Washington, DC

March 5 – March 15: Charleston, SC
Saturday, March 7: Match vs. Real Salt Lake (5 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 11: Match vs. Toronto FC (5 p.m.)
Saturday, March 14: Match vs. Charleston (7:15 p.m.)

March 16-18: Washington, DC

March 22: DCU @ LA Galaxy