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If you're flipping through the April issue of DC Magazine you might recognize a few familiar faces in the Men of Style section. That's right, Dwayne De Rosario and Chris Pontius were both featured in the issue.
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The piece, which was shot in February at Room & Board features other sports figures, including the Wizard’s John Wall, the Redskins’ Josh Morgan, the Caps’ Mike Green, the Annapolis Bayhawks’ Kyle Dixon, and ESPN’s Tony Reali.
D.C. United returns home Saturday, April 13 to host the New York Red Bulls
Right on cue for Major League Baseball's opening day, Mark Willis, a Boston-based web designer and soccer enthusiast released his take on thejersey designs for all 30 MLB teams. But there was something different about them...All of the jerseys were designed as soccer kits.
The project, which took Willis three months to complete, takes an in-depth look into the history of the MLB uniforms, and the teams who wear them. Enjoy.
D.C. United returns home Saturday, April 13 to host the New York Red Bulls
Former MLS and US Men's National Team star Cory Gibbs recently counted down his choice for top 5 all-time best defenders in MLS. Two D.C. United alum sat atop Gibbs' list. Jeff Agoos' versatile play and five MLS Cup Championships earn him the number two spot, while Eddie Pope's athleticism sets him apart at number one.
On Monday, three members of the Black-and-Red were guests at the Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies game at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Bill Hamid, James Riley, and Marcelo Saragosa bonded with Brazilian-born center Nene. The Wizards star shares a passion for soccer, and the three spent some time talking about it post-match.
This week, Dwayne De Rosario and Chris Pontius joined other MLS stars in a day-long commercial shoot for Continental Tires. In between takes, the pair took to Twitter to share photos, videos and more.
Chris Pontius snaps an Instagram:
On set for Continental Tire shoot @heathgpearce @dwaynederosario daxmccarty instagram.com/p/XSO26_uetJ/
— Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) March 25, 2013
Dwayne De Rosario gets a lesson in acting:
Ready for the shoot... @continentaltire commercial shoot in #charlotte instagram.com/p/XSGUkxgDvi/
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) March 25, 2013
One thing I learned as an #actor today, have a lot of patience!
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) March 25, 2013
Long day filming now time to jump on a plane & head back. Nice hanging with @heathgpearce @chrispontius13@daxmccarty11
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) March 25, 2013
Continental Tires goes some behind-the-scenes:
And we're rolling w/ @daxmccarty11 @heathgpearce @dwaynederosario @chrispontius13 & @wkndwarriorspro. #soccermom twitter.com/continentaltir…
— Continental Tire (@continentaltire) March 25, 2013
Taking a break on set. Just can't help themselves. @heathgpearce @chrispontius13 @dwaynederosario @daxmccarty11yfrog.us/0nztihgvkedjty…
— Continental Tire (@continentaltire) March 25, 2013
A behind the scenes look at today's shoot w/ @dwaynederosario @heathgpearce @chrispontius13 & @daxmccarty11 twitter.com/continentaltir…
— Continental Tire (@continentaltire) March 25, 2013
Van shot w/ @daxmccarty11 @heathgpearce @dwaynederosario @chrispontius13 . #soccermom twitter.com/continentaltir…
— Continental Tire (@continentaltire) March 25, 2013
Uh oh, @dwaynederosario found a pinball machine. He says it's "his sport". twitter.com/continentaltir…
— Continental Tire (@continentaltire) March 25, 2013
Who can guess who's behind the mask? #soccermom twitter.com/continentaltir…
— Continental Tire (@continentaltire) March 25, 2013
BIG thank you to @daxmccarty11 @heathgpearce @chrispontius13 & @dwaynederosario for braving the wind & cold for the shoot. Had a great time!
— Continental Tire (@continentaltire) March 25, 2013
On Monday, March 18, Jurgen Klinsmann named his 23-man roster for upcoming, all-important, World Cup qualifiers. The full roster, which was complete with a total of nine stars from Major League Soccer is below:
US ROSTER BY POSITION (World Cup qualifying Caps/Goals)
GOALKEEPERS (3): Brad Guzan (Aston Villa/England - 5/3 SO), *Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire - 0/0), *Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake - 0/0)
DEFENDERS (6): *Tony Beltran (Real Salt Lake - 0/0), *Matt Besler (Sporting Kansas City - 0/0), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City/England - 6/0), *Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy - 1/0), Clarence Goodson (Brondby/Denmark - 5/0), *Justin Morrow (San Jose Earthquakes - 0/0)
MIDFIELDERS (9): DaMarcus Beasley (Puebla/Mexico - 26/6), *Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake - 2/0), Michael Bradley (Roma/Italy - 20/5), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana/Mexico - 1/0), Maurice Edu (Bursaspor/Turkey - 10/0), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04/Germany - 6/0), Sacha Kljestan (Anderlecht/Belgium - 13/0), Brek Shea (Stoke City/England - 2/0), *Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City - 4/0)
FORWARDS (5): Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar/Netherlands - 18/6), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna/Austria - 2/0), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur/England - 27/11), Herculez Gomez (Santos Laguna/Mexico - 6/2), *Eddie Johnson (Seattle Sounders FC - 12/10)
* Denotes MLS player
What do you think of the selected list? Are there any players that you would have included?
Last week, Bashir Hooper of the D.C. United Academy was recognized by the County of Gainsville, Virginia for his commitment to serving his community. Hooper is a regular volunteer with the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry, which strives to eliminate hunger by providing food to those in need.
The event, which was hosted by Gainesville County Supervisor Pete Candland, named the Food Pantry the Heroes of Gainsville, and the award was received by Pam Stutz, the Haymarket Food Pantry Executive and Founder and Bashir Hooper.
Dwayne De Rosario returned from a two-game suspension just in time to play his former team:
Was a tuff battle tonight! Big point for the guys rest & recoup. @dcunited thanks for all the fans that made the trip
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) March 16, 2013
Midfielder Perry Kitchen expressed his gratitude for the fans:
Good point on the road. Thanks to all the fans that made the trip! #vamosunited
— Perry Kitchen (@PerryKitchen23) March 16, 2013
Brandon McDonald was happy with a point at New York:
A point is a point, Great road result for us today! And a BIG thanks to all the fans that traveled up for the game! #vamosunited
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) March 16, 2013
Canadian defender Dejan Jakovic wished the fans safe travels:
Safe travels to the fans that made the trip. Big point on the road!! #dcu #shutout #VamosUnited
— Dejan Jakovic (@DejanJakovic) March 16, 2013
After recording his second shutout in a row, Bill Hamid thanked his teammates:
Do it for my family... Do it for my team.. Great team point.. The back line was magic. Perry and Marcelo holding as well. On to Columbus
— Bill Hamid (@BillHamid28) March 16, 2013
D.C. United and team captain Dwayne De Rosario join MLS as part of the Don't Cross the Line campaign. The Black-and-Red are fully committed to providing players, fans, members of our community and staff a fair and safe place to support the world's game. No amount of discrimination or prejudice will be tolerated in 2013.
Join us and take the pledge... DON'T CROSS THE LINE
The D.C. versus New York is the longest standing rivalry in Major League Soccer. Since the inaugural MLS season, D.C United and the New York Red Bulls (formerly the New York/New Jersey Metrostars)have seen their share of dramatic clashes both in the regular season and playoffs. The name for the competition was not set until 2002 when both the trophy and rivalry was coined the Atlantic Cup.
RELATED:Looking back at memorable Atlantic Cup moments
D.C. United won the cup in 2012, and will visit New York twice and host the Red Bulls once in 2013 as reigning champions. This Saturday at Red Bull Arena (12:30 p.m. EST; NBC), the teams will meet for the first time this season as the quest for the Atlantic Cup begins.
Atlantic Cup Rules and Tiebreakers
- Standings points earned in all MLS regular season head-to-head games between DCU and RBNY
- If even, total goals scored in the matches
- If even, away goals scored in the matches *note this is not applicable in a three-game series in 2013
- If items 1-3 do not determine a victor, the trophy holder (D.C.) retains the Cup