Archives: DC United
You’ve Got to be Kidding Me, Mr. Commissioner
Commissioner Don Garber should know better. As the man most personally responsible for growing MLS into a palatable product in the United States, he should understand something very basic. As we discussed on today’s Daily 2Gs show on CSRN, the … Continue reading
DC United: The Pride of MLS
Marco Etcheverry was the symbol of United’s early dominance of MLS No offense to our readers who support MLS’ other thirteen and soon to be fifteen teams. These franchises are developing the persona to be considered a “club” by international … Continue reading
No Shame Whatsoever in DC Defeat
I have probably among the supporters of American soccer been most critical in the last week of MLS’ recent failures in international competitions. But tonight, despite the final scoreline DC United did MLS proud and fought valiantly until the final … Continue reading
MLS’ Failure South of the Border Continues
Despite a decent first half effort, DC United demonstrated Tuesday night that once again MLS is miles behind the Mexican League in terms of skill and quality. Pachuca, a side whose best days are firmly behind it and whom at … Continue reading
The Empire Strikes Back
Kartik Krishnaiyer, host of CSRN’s American Soccer Show For all the hullabaloo about the single entity structure of MLS through the years one club has always seemingly gotten it right- always seemingly done better than everyone else with regards to … Continue reading
The Empire Strikes Back
For all the hullabaloo about the single entity structure of MLS through the years one club has always seemingly gotten it right- always seemingly done better than everyone else with regards to scouting and securing Latin American talent, developing a … Continue reading
Collapse of the Veron Deal Good News For DC United
Since 1996 Kevin Payne has had a tried and tested formula that has made DC United the envy of Major League Soccer and the only American club to reach a certain stature in Latin America. Payne has used his extensive … Continue reading
Esky Returns to DC
DC United has reacquired Alecko Eskandarian from Real Salt Lake according to Bobby Boswell’s personal website.
DC United the Victim of MLS Salary Cap
While the salary cap for American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL have been smashing successes testing the skill of most clubs front office, the same policy which so many in England want placed on Premier League clubs … Continue reading
DC United Falls Victim to Salary Cap
While the salary cap for American sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL have been smashing successes testing the skill of most clubs front office, the same policy which so many in England want placed on Premier League clubs … Continue reading
