rebecca payne
Recently, FIFA announced that it will be implementing the use of goal-line technology at the Confederations Cup ahead of it's World Cup debut at Brazil 2014. When asked about the possibility of goal-line technology in MLS, Commissioner Garber said, "[The cost] had us take a step back and pause and try to figure out: Is the value of having goal-line technology worth investing millions and millions and millions of dollars for the handful of moments where it’s relevant? And our view has been that we’re going to wait and see how it works out. We certainly don’t need to be the first league that has it.”
MLS has long been a proponent of the use of technology to enhance the quality of the product on and off the field. So it's no surprise that Garber has put serious thought into the prospect of it's use. For now, supporters of goal-line technology will get their fill through international play, and can be the judge of it's effectiveness during the World Cup in Brazil.
On May 8, D.C. United hosts the Houston Dynamo at RFK Stadium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available online.
In a recent post on Buzzfeed.com, the publication celebrated the human spirit in the aftermath of the tragedies in Boston and West Texas. The post featured a gallery of images of citizens and law enforcement officers working side-by-side to assit others. It captured the love and support that Americans all over the country displayed for victims, their families, and the cities where these horrific events took place.
One such image was an Instagram photo taken at Sunday's D.C. United match at RFK. The shot featured a pre-game tifo from United Supporters, which read, "STAND STRONG BOSTON + WEST." D.C. United is proud of the support that our fans showed to the cities and victims of last week's events, thank you.
D.C. United invites you to have a beer on us!
For one low price of $44.00, you receive 2 tickets and 2 complimentary beers. The pack is available on Saturday, June 15 and Saturday July 27, buy now, while supplies last!
In honor of Earth Day, D.C. United players Chris Pontius, Brandon McDonald, Bill Hamid, Ethan White, and Joe Willis, along with over 30 volunteers participated in a large-scale clean-up of the National Mall. D.C. United partnered with Trust for the National Mall to help maintain, restore, and beautify America’s front yard.
Today was team photo day for the Black-and-Red. The team headed down East Capitol Street for the shoot. Join us on May 8 when D.C. United hosts the Houston Dynamo on team poster night.
May 8 tickets available ONLINE
Team photo today at the #USCapitolBuilding
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) April 15, 2013
Canadian ballers in #DC @dejanjakovic@dwaynederosario twitter.com/KylePorter19/s…
— Kyle Neville Porter (@KylePorter19) April 15, 2013
Trip to the Capitol for our team photo!! #DCU #Vamos twitter.com/BMcDonald4/sta…
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) April 15, 2013
#UnitedStatesCapitolWith rafasouza09 leopajoy rph.augusto msaragosa @ US Capitol instagram.com/p/YIXdnpvsXF/
—M.Saragosa (@MarceloSaragosa) April 15, 2013
With @syamsiralam93 At the #USCapitolBuilding at the speakers balcony. With my #indonesian amigo... instagram.com/p/YIUBqwgDhu/
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) April 15, 2013
Capitol visit instagram.com/p/YIwzbTFPtY/
— Conor Shanosky (@ConorShanosky17) April 15, 2013
D.C. United had a special guest in the stands tonight. Nationals' Pitcher Gio Gonzalez made the short trek from Nats Park to RFK after the Nationals fell 1-3 to the Atlanta Braves. Gonzalez spent some time on the field during warm-ups and snapped pictures with fans before watching the match from the Director's Box.
@giogonzalez47 thanks for posing for a picture with my kids and thanks for supporting @dcunited twitter.com/thejboymc/stat…
— Justin McMahan (@thejboymc) April 14, 2013
After a tough loss at home Saturday night, D.C. United players took to Twitter to thank the fans and ask them for continued support.
Midfielder Perry Kitchen:
Tough match. Thanks to the fans for coming out. We need your support more than ever! #vamosunited #ontothenextone
— Perry Kitchen (@PerryKitchen23) April 14, 2013
Defender Brandon McDonald:
To our amazing fans you deserve better, don't lose faith were gonna turn this around!!!! Your support is everything!!!! #VAMOSUNITED #DCU
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) April 14, 2013
Midfielder Kyle Porter:
Stick with us we will bounce back! #DCUnited we are nothing without the fans! Tough game..
— Kyle Neville Porter (@KylePorter19) April 14, 2013
This Saturday is scarf night at RFK as D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls. The first 7,500 lucky fans through the stadium gates will receive a DCU scarf courtesy of Volkswagen.
Stadium gates open at 6:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, with kickoff just an hour later at 7:00. See the full gameday timeline
Tickets are still available for Saturday's rivalry match, visit ticketmaster.com
D.C. United's Head Coach Ben Olsen has been a DC resident for over a decade now. Last fall, Olsen got involved in the politics of DC residency for the first time when he put his support behind the DC Vote initiative.
Tomorrow, Olsen will be in attendance at the DC Budget Freedom Happy Hour, hosted by DC Vote. The fundraiser details are below:
WHAT: $5 at the door gets you an extended Happy Hour with a DC Vote specialty cocktail, and enters you in a raffle to win D.C. United Tickets for their April 13th game vs. the New York Red Bulls and signed D.C. United fan gear. 100% of proceeds from purchases of Three Stars beers will go directly to DC Vote.
WHEN: Thursday, April 11 5:00PM - 8:00PM
WHERE: Cause 1926 9th Street NW, Washington, DC
Get behind D.C. United for Saturday's Atlantic Cup Match - tickets available online
Tonight, the University of Louisville will face the University of Michigan in the NCAA National Championship match in Atlanta Georgia. One member of the Black-and-Red will be watching closely, as the Cardinals seek national recognition.
United's Nick DeLeon graduated in 2011 from the Louisville, where he spent two seasons. Although he does not have any friends who currently play for the team, his loyalty still lies in Kentucky, and the midfielder plans to watch the game tonight at home.
DeLeon's message for his fellow Louisville students, "Good luck and represent."
College Night tickets are available for Saturday when D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls