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This fanbase is a sleeping giant. Some Rooney magic, and the next year and a half are gonna be something you'll want to be in Audi Field for.
#dcu
#vamosunited
Bummed to report we were rejected (again) for
#DCU
media credential for 2024. Reasons listed were:
1.) Inconsistent coverage last year
2.) Unfamiliar media outlet
3.) Your application was not for a legitimate media outlet (freelance, personal use, etc.)
Beg to differ.
I think the measure of a man is how he treated people that had nothing to give him. Story after story on here tonight about a blogger, or podcaster, or a starting out journo who had a great experience with Grant, when he gave when he had nothing to get from it.
Quincy won't be recognized on the scoresheet, but he made dangerous runs, got in the head of opponents, and showed something
#DCU
hasn't had in months. I want him back next year.
Wait, you mean to tell me you can make deals before the window opens?!?!? I always thought you had to scramble on the last day and end up with Erik Hurtado.
#DCU
D.C. United close to finalizing deal for Austrian left back David Schnegg from Sturm Graz, per source. Age 25, one cap. Adept on the wing. MLS transfer window opens July 18. Would fill roster slot left by Mohanad Jeahze, whose contract is being bought out.
#dcu
#mls
If there is one undereported downside of Messi Mania is that it has engulfed the entire page that segments like this have slipped under the radar. Cool feature on
@Cli5hy
that fans should check out
#VamosUnited
Somehow
#DCU
won that match on the road, and they get back to back wins for the first time this year. They are now tied for 9th in the playoffs. We are so back lol
#VamosUnited
Let’s. Goooooooooo.
#dcu
start the night losing what has been their entire offense for a year and have every reason to wilt and die. Go down 2-0 on the road.
But 2024 United are made of some different stuff than Rooney’s side. Lots to talk about Monday night but the boys
Thank you to
@JosephMoraCR
for his time with
#DCU
. Always a solid player, playing through pain and providing a spark. Hope he lands somewhere in MLS, I think he'll do wonderful in the right system.
I know it is way early but Losada should be getting some CoY buzz. He is doing all of this with almost entirely with players he had no say in bringing in. He has brought
#DCU
youth players into full time starters and contributors. The culture change on this team is astounding.
This was a memorable DC United tifo during their 2013 season, by several measures the worst in MLS history (they went 3-24-7).
Yeah, there's not that many people in there, but they're the best advertisers and ambassadors a club can hope for. Force multipliers, so to speak.
Totally missed that delicate little chip by Herrera there to find Klich. This is probably the best team goal in terms of build and passing we have seen from
#DCU
since... 2007?
If there is one thing that is clear, no one wants to play
#DCU
right now. They give teams headaches. If they can figure out how to better capitalize on chances, maybe we can start dreaming of multiple home playoff games.
Troy Lesesne starts the presser off with a big-picture answer about "rebuilding things in a lot of ways at D.C. United, on and off the field."
"I think we can say we enhanced and improved our reputation [tonight]."
1. Entirely different front office and coaching staff in place now than when Griffin was there.
2. Both Fletcher and Akinmboni have been given plenty of opportunities this year.
3. You cherry-picked one player when they have gotten significant contributions from TKDP and Hopkins
Griffin Yow's rise since he left DC, who had no development plan for him, should be a sign to the likes of Akinmboni and Fletcher to find better situations where they can actually develop.
Not sure what the future holds, but if this snuffs out coverage in DC and many other cities, the number of outlets providing everyday coverage to MLS and NWSL teams is going to become very...embarrassing. BR&U is indispensable for this region.
So many of the SB Nation sites provided such great MLS and NWSL coverage for years. Tons of talented writers and thinkers.
Today's a shitty day to be a soccer fan here.
First complete team performance of 2023. They were the better side and they finished their chances. Benteke and Taxi with goals. Could argue for 4 different players for MotM honestly. Going with Pines for the GWG and a stellar defensive performance.
#DCU
#VamosUnited
We sat down with
@Paigenielsen
of the
@WashSpirit
to talk about her path as a professional, her thoughts about the season so far and hopes for the rest of the year. and if you're new to the show, subscribe at
#SpiritFam
I know statistically this is not the worst season, but this is the worst season. This is rock bottom... All the other bad seasons have come with the weight of RFK. None of that is here now. Be better.
#DCU
#VamosUnited
Ok here it goes...we are a team playing with fine margins right now. Soccer gods don't care, and it showed tonight. However I feel some life in this team. Pirani and Ku have been a revelation in this stretch. The Achilles heal will be depth. Which means, still
#KasperOut
FCC are a good team and
#DCU
gave them a fight on the road. Not discouraged at all. Get 3 points next week and beat the floundering Red Bulls on Tuesday. We move.
#VamosUnited
-T
This team is playing with otherworldly confidence right now. Taking on players all over the field. Winning second balls. If you could bottle this and give it to them all season, they'd be unstoppable.
#dcu
#vamosunited
Me 3 weeks ago: We need to temper expectations for 2021. New coach, new system it will take some time.
Me on the first
#DCU
matchday of 2021: WE'RE GOING TO NEW YORK! NASHVILLE! PHILLY! AND THEN WE'RE COMING BACK TO WASHINGTON TO TAKE BACK
#MLS
CUP! -T
Let the record state, if Paul is done for the year I wish nothing but pain and suffering for the entire Orlando organization. I hope they never win
#MLS
Cup, never make the playoffs, and never win a single game from here on out. I hope we beat them 7-0 in both games we play.
#DCU
Early days and I am clearly bias, but seeing a lot of things that impressed me about Peltola in my scouting report here today. Most of all he looks very comfortable right now.
#VamosUnited
D.C. United midfielder Edison Flores, the club's highest-paid player, will return to active duty this weekend after missing almost three months with a hamstring injury
Am I sad the
#USMNT
will probably be eliminated in the Copa America? Yeah. Am I also laughing that former
#DCU
players Rafael Romo and Jose Fajardo will be the cause of the US and Mexico's elimination? Also yes...
It occurs to me I have seen so much bad DCU soccer over the years, I am immune to feeling truly bad about any one game. You can’t kill what is already dead.
Could be wrong but feel like we got zero of this type of content with Rooney or Acosta. This is such an amazing course correction for the club. Kudos to the
@dcunited
social media team.
CF Montréal head coach Laurent Courtois sounds off on referees in MTL's 4-3 loss to Chicago:
"22 added minutes, red card on the (Chicago) GK that isn't given... 3rd goal came from a corner that shouldn't have been, 1st goal was offside...
Something was taken away from my guys."
#DCU
gave Miami a fight tonight. 3rd match in a week, 2nd on a road. They did almost enough to escape with a point. I fully expected this to be waltz for Miami. Big three game stretch coming up with winnable games. We move
Asked Troy Lesesne about the supporter's sitting out the first 4 home games. He emphasized the need to build trust with the supporters and respects the decision they made
#VamosUnited
This game could not have gone much better for Giraldez and the Spirit. New players have all looked like a fit. Everyone has looked composed and dangerous all match. KC has looked throughly regular. Watch out,
#NWSL
.
#MLS
got it 100% wrong naming Zlatan Newcomer of the Year over Rooney. One player scored a bunch of goals and his team missed the playoffs. The other transformed a team, made everyone around him better. Elevated a young player to best XI and got his team to the playoffs.
#DCU
Huge congrats to all at
@HoustonDynamo
, including Ben,
@asherhdfc
and
@PatOnstad
Amazing what you can achieve with invested ownership, clean club visions and a united front office ⚽️⚽️⚽️
Words cannot describe the embarrassment we have seen from
#DCU
this off-season. Morrison's contract should have settled by now and a replacement signed. No major signings of significance since Klich. This all has the omens of a disaster in 2023 -T
#VamosUnited
Ravel Morrison update, per club sources: He's not in D.C. United's plans, won't be on MLS roster this season, ineligible to play. Remains on payroll with guaranteed deal, can continue to train. What's next? Trade, transfer or mutual termination of contract.
#dcu
L'Equipe is reporting that Michele Kang will buy 52% of Lyon's women's team, which if accurate leaves at least two big questions: Lyon's teams can be broken apart as business entities? And how will this work with regards to OL Reign?
The UEFA Champions League is the 5 star restaurant anyone can appreciate. The CONCACAF Champions League is the dive bar where you never know what Jeff is going to do after 7 vodka Red Bulls but you sure as hell don't want to miss it.
#CCLFever
#ChampionsLeague
Happy to see Ben's harshest critics over the years show him respect. This guy had such love for the team that he took the job to guide them through the most tumultuous tenure in it's history -T
#DCU
A draw that feels like a win and a new look DC United who rises to the occasion. Read our quick thoughts on last night's 2-2 draw against
@TimbersFC
for
#DCU
#VamosUnited
Badji move looking like a good one. His pressure and interceptions have allowed
#DCU
to keep pressure on. Directly responsible for starting the attack.
#VamosUnited
People are mad, and I certainly understand it. Don't think this is the proper place to direct it. Feel like Birnbaum gets way more hate than he deserves. -T
#VamosUnited
Uncomfortable scenes last night after the
#DCU
loss. Birnbaum went to applaud the supporters and was berated with expletives and "Not My Captain" chants.
It's getting ugly.
Excited to cover the Washington Spirit from the Press Box again this season. Big shout to Sam and the rest of the Comms folks, who are all a joy to work with and really understand the value of fan run media outlets in local coverage!
D.C. United has finalized a contract with Nashville asst GM Ally Mackay to become its chief soccer officer and general manager, source familiar with the deal says.
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#mls
🚨 Kevin de Bruyne would prefer a move to MLS over the Saudi Pro League. The Belgian midfielder turns 33 this summer, when his contract enters its final year.
(Source:
@TheAthleticFC
)
KU-DIPIETRO FOR THE WIN!!! 🇺🇲
Gran acción del canterano de
#VamosUnited
, que marca un golazo que supone la VICTORIA del
#U19MYNT
🇺🇲 en el último minuto vs Honduras. Remontada de los muchachos de Michael Nsien para seguir vivos en los Pan American Games.
This isn't a flashy pick up, but I watched a bit of him in a UEFA Conference League game. This guy is good. Will have a written scouting report up later today.
#VamosUnited
D.C. United has reached a deal with Finnish intl Matti Peltola, per sources. Expected to join the club at training camp in Saudi Arabia. Free transfer. Young DP. Age 21. He’ll play in defensive midfield.
#dcu
#mls
Me: It is just one game against a bad team, don't get too carried away
Also me: TKDP, Benteke, and Pirani is the new magic triangle on par with
@alecko11
- Moreno - Gomez.
Look folks, it has been a LONG few months -T
#VamosUnited
This was a comprehensive second half from United. It feels like good things continue to be on the horizon. FCC will be a challenge next game. If they get a win there...dare to dream.
#dcu
Massive 3 points and one where they got the additional goal to win. Benteke with just an incredible performance. First road win of the season.
#DCU
were truly the better side tonight.
NFL could decide on potential Bills-Chiefs neutral site this week. Where do you want the game to happen? My top three choices: Lambeau Field, Heinz Field, Soldier Field.