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So amazed by all the support!! Hope everyone comes to the match Sunday for my last official game as a professional footballer!!#retirement
— Robert I. O. Russell (@RobbieRussell03) May 15, 2013
Congrats on a great career Robbie #lt
— Conor Shanosky (@ConorShanosky17) May 15, 2013
On behalf of the Ultras, congrats and best of luck to @robbierussell03. We'll miss you. #DCU
— District Ultras (@DistrictUltrasX) May 15, 2013
#RSL reacts to Claret-and-Cobalt hero Robbie Russell's retirement: realsaltlake.com/blog/post/2013…
— Sam Stejskal (@samstejskal) May 15, 2013
Now that @robbierussell03 is retiring now people can start calling me Dr. Russell from now on. #MistakenIdentity all the time. Congrats bro
— Andy Williams (@bommadog) May 15, 2013
I am going to miss @robbierussell03 ! Great player, friend, and book reviewer! Really happy for you my dude!#thanksformakingyourpk
— Chris Seitz (@Seitzy1) May 15, 2013
Best wishes to #DCU defender Robbie Russell, who has retired from professional soccer to attend med school: soc.cr/l4fia
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 15, 2013
@nickrimando on @robbierussell03 retiring: "One of the smartest, most unselfish and worst-dressed players I ever played with" #dcu #rsl #mls
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) May 15, 2013
Happy retirement to Robbie Russell of @dcunited. Announced today. A true gent and future Dr Russell. #MLS
— Arlo White (@arlowhite) May 15, 2013
Former Duke soccer legend and #DCU defender @robbierussell03 to retire to pursue medical career: washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-i… #DukeDC
— Duke DC (@DukeDCTweets) May 15, 2013
Thanks @robbierussell03 for the service to the @dcunited family and all the best in your next career. Once United, always United.
— DC Hooligan (@DCHooligan) May 15, 2013
This Sunday, celebrate your mom with D.C. United and Major League Soccer. Show your appreciation for your mother this Mother's Day and you could win the MLS jersey of your choice.
All you've got to do is:
- Snap a picture of you and your mom in MLS gear using the hashtag #MLSmom.
- Tweet us an image or post one on Instagram to give your mom a shout out.
- The randomly selected MLS duo will each receive a non-customizable 2013 MLS jersey of their choice.
Then, look for your photo to show up on the Fan Photo Wall
See full contest details and rules.
Next Sunday, join Olsen's Army in supporting America's troops at Armed Forces Night at RFK - Tickets available online
Congratulations to veteran midfielder, John Thorrington and his wife who welcomed a healthy baby boy to their family. Jensen Gerard Thorrington was born on Tuesday, May 7 weighing in at 8lbs 11oz. Thorrington, who is currently sidelined with a ligament strain, said Jensen will be making his soccer debut in 2030.
Welcome to the D.C. United family, Jensen. Congratulations and well wishes to the Thorringtons!
With an hour until kickoff and dark clouds looming over RFK Stadium, D.C. United is preparing for the game as usual. Soccer, after all, is one of the few outdoor sports that is rarely effected by weather delays. Major League Soccer rules state that the referee is responsible for making all weather-related calls based on his assessment of the playability of the field and safety of the teams.
A quick history lesson
Inclement weather, a Wednesday night, Houston? Sound familiar? Back on June 4, 2008 D.C. United hosted the Houston Dynamo on a rainy Wednesday evening at RFK, severe weather left the field unplayable and the match was rescheduled for Tuesday, July 22. In an interesting turn of events the match on July 22 was also postponed, this time due to widespread power outages in DC. On July 23 the match was finally played, however not before a three hour delay.
D.C. United vs Houston Dynamo has seen its share of midweek weather drama, but we're all ready for tonight. Game on.
One of the most decorated and longest tenured managers in world soccer history announced his retirement today. Sir Alex Ferguson, who has spent the past 26 years at English Premier side Manchester United, will retire as team manager at the end of the season. During his 26 years at the club, he won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, and the UEFA Champions League twice.
18 members of the Black-and-Red were born during or after the year that Ferguson took the helm at Manchester United. Brandon McDonald and Andrew Dykstra were both born in 1986, and United homegrown forward Michael Seaton was born a full ten years after Ferguson's reign began.
In the 2010 MLS All-Match, the all-stars faced Manchester United to a 2-5 loss. The two MLS goals were scored by none-other than D.C. United's Dwayne De Rosario and Houston Dynamo's Brian Ching. See the two battle tonight when the Dynamo visits RFK Stadium (7:00 p.m. Comcast SportsNet Plus / Channel 8)
Please welcome D.C. United in congratulating Sir Alex Ferguson on a storied career, and wishing him luck in the future!
Not a Man Utd fan but Sir Alex Ferguson is a legend. Tons of success and millions of pieces of gum. Sad to see him leave the game.
— Ethan White (@EthanWhite15) May 8, 2013
All the best to one of the #greatest Managers the #futbol #world has seen! #SirAlixFerguson the… instagram.com/p/ZDgx_kgDsg/
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) May 8, 2013
Ahead of a rare weekday matchup, D.C. United's lingering injuries are starting to clear up, but that hasn't kept Casey Townsend from impressing. Nick DeLeon, who suffered a hamstring strain against the Columbus Crew on March 23 has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Dynamo. After being set back a few weeks with a groin strain, Chris Pontius has also been upgraded to questionable.
With a handful of injuries so far this season, D.C. United has been drawing deep into the roster and recently brought Townsend back from Richmond where he was on loan with the Kickers. Through three matches at the Kickers, Townsend tallied two goals and is tied in the leaderboard for goals scored. After training today Ben Olsen confirmed that Townsend would be in the 18 on Wednesday.
With the team in Columbus this weekend, Talon had an off week from his gameday duties. He took the rare opportunity to surprise a few kids at a party that one of the D.C. United Season Ticket Holders was hosting. The Black-and-Red mascot was a hit among the youthful crowd.
Find out more about Talon and how you can invite him to your party by emailing your customer service representative!
This week, Ben Olsen sat down with Dave Johnson to talk all things Washington DC and the current state of D.C. United. Olsen explained his affinity towards DC sports teams and got into the nitty gritty of his coaching style with the Black-and-Red.
Josh Whisenhunt takes us through the top hairstyles in MLS. Do you agree or disagree with Nicky D. at number two? Should he have been number one with the combination of his four wild hairdos?