Behind the Badge
United around the world
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 2:11pm
Alex Caulfield
Since our initial Behind the Badge post on United fans showing their support across the globe, we have received some great follow-up entries. Here is a look at all of the Black-and-Red support from across the world. From Erik Fosheim in Kurdistan to Nicolas Michiels at the new Estadi Cornella in Barcelona (home to La Liga's RCD Espanyol), United...
Kick It With TD Bank!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 3:45pm
ksheldon
D.C. United fans, TD Bank wants you to kick it
with them!
From now
until Monday, September 20th, enter the “Kick It With TD Bank Sweepstakes”
for a chance to kick out the ceremonial ball at the September 25th D.C. United
vs. Houston Dynamo Game.
Visit any Metro DC / Baltimore TD Bank location
to enter the sweepstakes. To locate your...
New (Err, old) Goals
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 4:43pm
Doug Hicks
A few fans have noticed at recent games that the goals in play are no longer the international-style frames that have been in use throughout the season. Inquiring minds want to know why.
Major League Soccer has asked that all stadiums hosting League matches meet minimum specifications. The decision meant that the field at RFK Stadium would...
‘Win championships. Serve the community.’
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 - 4:37pm
Doug Hicks
The phrase echoes in the halls of RFK Stadium. It’s a motto that stands at the foundation of our club.
As United prepares for the U.S. Open Cup semifinal tomorrow night in hopes of earning a 13th trophy, members of the front office staff gathered at So Others Might Eat in the District today to serve lunch to 520 needy individuals.
The event...
Get United
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 1:25am
Doug Hicks
Get United. Two words that are so poignant as we begin to prepare for 2011. They ask that those of us who support the club re-focus on the values that make us a great organization. They call us to rally behind the badge. They remind us to make plans to buy our season ticket packages for the coming season. It’s a call to action.
No one knows...
Following United where ever we may go
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 3:33pm
Alex Caulfield
Black-and-Red supporters are known around Major League Soccer for their unwavering loyalty, but it seems that the fans' dedication is not limited to the Western Hemisphere. The photo above was taken by our very own Tony Limarzi, who was recently in Italy to celebrate his sister's wedding. The shot is of Tony's son Luca proudly holding up his...
Olsen receives match ball following Union win
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 12:11pm
Alex Caulfield
Sitting on Ben Olsen's desk in the coaches office in RFK Stadium is a signed MLS Jabulani ball. United's Interim Head Coach received this gift following Sunday's 2-0 home victory over Philadelphia Union. All of Olsen's players signed the ball to commemorate the former midfielder's first career win in charge of the Black-and-Red. When asked about...
Panamanian youth visit
Monday, August 23, 2010 - 10:52am
Gabriela Torres
Last week, nine young Panamanian soccer players were
given the opportunity to experience their favorite sport in the United States.
Since their arrival on August 13, the players practiced and
completed a series of intense technical sessions throughout the city, including
sessions with D.C. United’s Soccer Camps. In addition to carrying out...
Supporters Charity Shield set for Saturday, August 21
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:27pm
Alex Caulfield
The much-anticipated return of the Supporters’ Charity Shield match between Barra Brava FC and Screaming Eagles FC will be held this Saturday, August 21 on the RFK Auxiliary Field. The second annual event will feature a double-header, starting at 12:00 p.m. when the clubs' women's sides take the field. The men's teams will face off in the second...
United players announced for 2010 Xbox Challenge
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 5:31pm
Alex Caulfield
For the many die hard fans of the beautiful game, EA Sports' FIFA series is a staple of daily life. The 2010 version of the famous video game is perhaps the best installment of the franchise, and all of us take pride in our ability to play the game. The players of D.C. United are no different. Members of the Black-and-Red recently played off...
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