United Notebook
All I can say is "First Class" #vamosunited fans, organization "First Class"
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) November 8, 2012
DC fans, you were class. Wish we could've played the game for you tonight. Safe travels home and hope to see some of you back tomorrow!
— Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) November 8, 2012
The fans tonight were incredible! Best fans in the league! #dcunited #vamosunited
— Perry Kitchen (@PerryKitchen23) November 8, 2012
Not gonna comment on what just happend.. But thank you to our fans who made the trip!! You guys r AMAZING!! #DCU
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) November 8, 2012
United we stand. #vamosunited #class #playoffs #NYvDC
— Michael Chabala (@Chabala6) November 8, 2012
Best fans in the MLS.
— Ethan White (@EthanWhite15) November 8, 2012
The boys were obviously amped up and ready to play tonight. Rest up and do work tomorrow. #iaintgotnoworries #DCU
— Ethan White (@EthanWhite15) November 8, 2012
11 buses of 700 fans chanting "we are staying!" After game gets cancelled... Now THAT is dedication, thank u fans! #dcu #class #playoffs
— Dejan Jakovic (@DejanJakovic) November 8, 2012
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray attends match and local institutions display club logo.
Mayor Gray and MLS Commissioner Don Garber at RFK Stadium for the playoff match on November 3. (D.C. United owner Jason Levien in the background [left].)
From the Mayor to tower cranes, the District is in full support of D.C. United during its Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Red Bulls. Below are some of the many expressions of support from around the city.
Good luck to DC United 2nite in their 2nd-round playoff game against the Red Bulls! #DCU
— Vincent C. Gray (@mayorvincegray) November 7, 2012
Over 500 D.C. United fans expected to attend tonight's match at Red Bull Arena.
D.C. United, in partnership with Major League Soccer and the New York Red Bulls, provided free busses and match tickets to United supporters for the team's second leg match versus the Red Bulls. Over 500 fans signed up for the mid-week trek north to Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ.
Leaders from the Screaming Eagles, Barra Brava, La Norte, and District Ultras helped spread the word and organize the trip.
Busses left from RFK Stadium, Ri-Ra Irish Pub in Arlington, VA, New Carrollton Metro Station in Maryland, and White Marsh Park & Ride in Maryland.
Everyone at D.C. United wishes the fans safe travels. Bring back a win!
#DCU is on the move. I repeat, #DCU is on the move.
— M. (@melly2508) November 7, 2012
Headed to RedBulls Arena 6 buses deep! Let's goooo #dcu #VamosUnited
— Meg Arby (@arby_26) November 7, 2012
Thank you @dcunited! Busses just left RFK, destination Red Bull Arena.
— David Struyk (@DStruyk) November 7, 2012
Let's go! Ready for the bus ride up to NYRB. #DCU twitter.com/armoldjp/statu…
— James Armold (@armoldjp) November 7, 2012
A group of fans prepares to board the busses leaving from RFK Stadium.
Special thanks to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center who lit up the night in support of D.C. United as MLS Cup Playoffs continue for the Black-and-Red. Photos by Kea Taylor/Convention Center
D.C. United visits the Red Bulls in leg 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals tonight at 8:00 PM on NBC Sports Network.
Loving the responses im getting about the fans traveling up for the game!!! Rain sleet or snow doesnt matter!! Love these fans!!!! #BLACKOUT
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) November 6, 2012
Dwayne De Rosario may not be playing in the matches for D.C. United, but he is still a big part of the team. Below is a nice exchange between DeRo and his teammates.
Congrats to @brandonmcdonald for DC defender of the year, well deserved & to @marcelosaragosa for coaches pick & @chrispontius13 team MVP :)
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) November 5, 2012
@dwaynederosario thanks Brother
—M.Saragosa (@MarceloSaragosa) November 5, 2012
@dwaynederosario @brandonmcdonald @marcelosaragosa @chrispontius13 preciate it big man! Let's get u back on the pitch huh!!
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) November 6, 2012
@dwaynederosario appreciate it boss. Repeating what @bmcdonald4 said, lets get you back out on the field
— Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) November 6, 2012
@marcelosaragosa well deserved my man
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) November 5, 2012
@chrispontius13 well deserved kid.
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) November 6, 2012
A summary of tweets from players after United's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
Proud of the boys tnite. Keep it moving @dcunited next game Wed. In NY...
— Dwayne De Rosario (@dwaynederosario) November 4, 2012
Need to do better with my pk. But once again the team showed fight and character. Gotta go get a win in NY now. Vamos
— Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) November 4, 2012
Focus is all on Wednesday now. Thanks to all the fans for the unreal support. Gotta rest and get the body right before then
— Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) November 4, 2012
Awesome atmosphere tonight! Great effort tonight. A huge 90 minutes in NY on Wednesday. Thanks to our great fans. #vamosunited #playoffs
— Perry Kitchen (@PerryKitchen23) November 4, 2012
Now we just have to go handle business in NY!! To all of u who came out & supported all I have to say is #WOW!!! What a atmosphere!! #VAMOS
— Brandon McDonald (@BMcDonald4) November 4, 2012
We never expected to get any help, so not surprised by tonight. Proud of the guys & can't wait for Wednesday night in NYC! #Vamos #playoffs
— Michael Chabala (@Chabala6) November 4, 2012
Recover, regroup, and get our minds focused on Wed. The atmosphere was incredible, thanks for all the support! #dcu #blackout #vamosunited
— Dejan Jakovic (@DejanJakovic) November 4, 2012
This evening, the Newseum lit up Pennsylvania Avenue in preparation for Saturday's home playoff match versus the New York Red Bulls. A special thank you to our friends at the Newseum for the support. Photos by Maria Bryk/Newseum.
D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls - RFK Stadium, Saturday, November 3 at 8:00 PM
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A special thank you to our friends at Miller & Long Concrete Construction for displaying D.C. United banners on two of their tower cranes located in D.C.
MLS Cup Playoffs: D.C. United vs New York Red Bulls, this Saturday (11/3) at RFK Stadium. BUY TICKETS
Local sports teams, athletes, and businesses send messages of luck to D.C. United as it prepares for its first MLS Cup Playoff match in five years. Thank you for all of the support. Stand up 4 DC.
Tonight the Newseum glows red for D.C. United as the team prepares for the Red Bulls for the MLS Eastern... fb.me/2qcHebIV6
— Newseum (@Newseum) November 3, 2012
Good luck to our friends at @dcunited in the #MLSPlayoffs this weekend! #BLACKOUT #StandUp4DC
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 1, 2012
Good luck to our friends at @dcunited in the #MLSPlayoffs this weekend! #BLACKOUT #StandUp4DC
— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) November 1, 2012
Good luck to our friends at @dcunited in the #MLSPlayoffs as they #BLACKOUT RFK this Saturday! bit.ly/TU4Bxe #StandUp4DC
— Washington Mystics (@WashMystics) November 1, 2012
#StandUp4DC RT @iandesmond20: RT @dc_beast38: Good luck coach #ben Olsen and the whole #dcunited team
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) November 1, 2012
Good luck to @dcunited as they take on New York in the MLS Cup Playoffs Saturday, 8pm at RFK! #StandUp4DC
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) November 2, 2012
Alright everybody it's time to support @dcunited this Saturday at RFK. First game of the playoffs is a #BlackOut. Ill be there! #StandUp4DC
— Nick Sundberg (@NickSundberg) November 1, 2012
Good luck coach #ben Olsen and the whole #dcunited team
— Michael Morse (@Dc_BEAST38) November 1, 2012
Can't wait to see @dcunited Saturday at RFK aka 'The Pitch.' 1st game of the playoffs is a #BlackOut. #StandUp4DC @nicksundberg @redskins
— Eric Kettani (@EricKettani) November 1, 2012
Hey look! It's D.C. United in our logo! bit.ly/Ruizca
— DCist (@dcist) November 1, 2012
We want to wish the best of luck to @dcunited as they play in the first round of the @mls playoffs this Saturday! twitter.com/DCWarnerTheatr…
— Warner Theatre (@DCWarnerTheatre) November 1, 2012
@mikemadden @dcunited I'll be there - excited to see another DC team in the playoffs #vamosunited
— Vincent C. Gray (@mayorvincegray) November 2, 2012