United Notebook
Last year, Chris Pontius and D.C. United presented the Washington Wizards' John Wall a personalized jersey. The point guard has been seen around the country, sporting the Black-and-Red kit, and was most recently spotted in Las Vegas.
Me and John wall at club bank last night #vegas pic.twitter.com/fmirpVGSBJ
— Row (@richie_row) July 22, 2013
Chris Pontius presents John Wall with a D.C. United jersey in 2012.
For one day only, D.C. United is offering our Twitter followers the chance to win an autographed 2013 jersey. It's easy to enter, all you have to do is:
- Visit Twitter.com/dcunited on or before Sunday, July 22
- Follow us (if you aren't already)!
One fan will be randomly selected on Monday, July 22 as the grand prize winner. Thanks for your continued support of the Black-and-Red.
Vamos United!
On Tuesday, July 16, D.C. United volunteers, with the help of both Target and Salvation Army volunteers, paired up with kids of the Salvation Army’s Social Services program and took them back-to-school shopping at Target. Each kid received an $80 gift card, and each volunteer made sure the kids purchased everything needed to start the school year off right. After the shopping spree, all participants enjoyed a late breakfast provided by Target and the Salvation Army DC. The event was a huge success and rewarding for the kids and volunteers alike.
Among those volunteering was D.C. United Marketing Coordinator Adam Hoyt who shared his experience through a Tweet.
Volunteering with @dcunited & @SalvationArmyUS @Target for #SchoolSpree. #ForTheKids
— Adam Hoyt (@adamhoyt) July 16, 2013
For more information about the work D.C. United does in our community, click here.
This week, we're throwing back to March 2008, and a Dick's Sporting Goods Commercial starring Ben Olsen. And as an added bonus, go behind the scenes with this little snack:
Just want to start by saying thank you to everyone for the kind post and messages! I'm sadden to have to be leaving my DCU friends & family
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) July 17, 2013
But at the same time I'm excited to start this new journey in my life w RSL! To all my DCU supporters I thank you for your support and love
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) July 17, 2013
You have showed me thru out my time in the DMV! This yr hasnt quite been what we thought it'd be but I still shared a lot of GREAT memories
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) July 17, 2013
That ill cherish forever! The fans and the front office you guys are amazing, take so much pride in making the DCU franchise one of the best
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) July 17, 2013
In the league, I hope you guys get the stadium you deserve! All the best to you guys in the future, the DMV will always have a special place
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) July 17, 2013
In my heart!! Yours truly, #4 B Mac
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) July 17, 2013
Ethan White Tweets his best wishes to Brandon.
Good luck to my man @BMcDonald4 at RSL. We'll miss you in DC homie.
— Ethan White (@EthanWhite15) July 17, 2013
Chris Pontius Tweets and posts a picture to Instagram to wish his good friend and teammate good luck.
Best of luck to my buddy @BMcDonald4. New adventure for him. Happy for the guy
— Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) July 17, 2013
Conor Shanosky reflects on his time playing with McDonald.
Was a pleasure to play with @BMcDonald4 class act and always had me laughing!
— Conor Shanosky (@ConorShanosky17) July 17, 2013
Michael Seaton, just 17-years-old, made an immediate impact in D.C. United's friendly against Chivas de Guadalajara last Friday. Coming on in the 73rd minute, Seaton, with his very first touch for the DCU First Team, found Carlos Ruiz, who put the ball in the back of the net. Yesterday, the Washington Post's Soccer Insider, Steven Goff, spoke with the young, Homegrown product about his development, his stellar performances with Richmond and his future.
Here is a link to the full story: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/wp/2013/07/16/seaton-making-strides-with-kickers-united/
D.C. United’s newest Homegrown product Collin Martin will go on loan to United’s USL PRO affiliate the Richmond Kickers. Collin joins five other DCU players on loan with the Kickers who are all availble for recall at any point during the season. This weekend, Martin, Shanosky and Seaton will travel with the Kickers to take on the Phoenix FC Wolves on Friday, the Los Angeles Blues on Sunday and Vancouver Whitecaps FC Reserves next Tuesday. Richmond departs for their West Coast trip tonight and returns on Wednesday, the 24th; Martin, Seaton and Shanosky will rejoin DCU for training on Thursday.
Former D.C. United player Guy Kpene was in attendance tonight for DCU’s friendly vs. Chivas de Guadalajara. Kpene rocked the Black-and-Red from 2007-08 before making the move to the Houston Dynamo. The former United forward then went on to play for the USL PDL side, Long Island Rough Riders before making the decision to return to Dowling College and get his MBA in corporate finance.
“I finished my masters, and I’m looking for a job.” said Kpene. “I want to do finance, but I still have love for the game, so I don’t know. We will see.”
Kpene had always planned on going back to school, even while playing professionally.
“Oh, I always knew it. I was always good at school,” he said. “I knew at some point I was going to stop [playing soccer] and go to school again.”
Also spotted in the stands tonight was D.C. United legend Jaime Moreno, who is set to be inducted into United’s Hall of Tradition in September. Moreno enjoyed the match cheering along with the Barra Brava.
D.C. United goalkeeper, Joe Willis is featured on Monumental Network's new soccer-specific show, Monumental FC.