United Notebook
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
Today, April 5, 2013 marks the official 100-year anniversary of the U.S. Soccer Federation. Since its inception, U.S. Soccer’s mission has been clear—make soccer a predominant sport in the U.S. and facilitate development at every level of competition.
The Centennial is truly a testament to U.S. Soccer’s supporters and participants, including players, coaches, referees, volunteers, ambassadors, and most of all the fans.
U.S. Soccer has reached many milestones in the years preceding its Centennial. The Women’s U.S. National Team has won two World Cups and four Olympic Gold Medals. The U.S. Men’s National team has enjoyed recent success, qualifying for the World Cup six times in a row, and reaching the quarterfinals in 2002, the first time in 72 years.
Additionally, Major League Soccer is in its 18th season. The high level of competition between the League’s 19 teams and 13 soccer specific stadiums has boosted media coverage to an all-time high.
In honor of this remarkable day, U.S. Soccer hosted a press conference at New York’s City Hall, along with a watch party for the U.S. Women’s National Team’s exhibition game against Germany, which ended in a 3-3 tie.
Lastly, if you’re in New York City tonight, make sure to look up at the top of the Empire Sate Building, as it will boast U.S. Soccer’s red, white and blue.
Traveling with his father, D.C. United legend John Harkes to the UK, Black-and-Red Academy standout Ian Harkes met and took a picture with Chelsea FC superstar Frank Lampard. Harkes and Lampard are posing for the camera at Stamford Bridge, the Blues' storied stadium in central London. Lampard recently tallied his 200th goal for Chelsea against former team West Ham United on March 18.
Currently featuring for the United U-18s, Harkes will be headed to Wake Forest University to play collegiate soccer in the fall.
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.
Check out the digital issue of DC Magazine
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
In the 41st minute of the game against the Columbus Crew, with the score tied 1-1, D.C. United midfielder Kyle Porter tallied the go-ahead goal that was soon overturned due to teammate Lionard Pajoy’s passive offside position. MLSsoccer.com’s Nick Firchau examined the call and explains why Porter’s strike should have stood:
- Pajoy – in a passive offside position – runs toward the ball, but does NOT interfere with the play because he did not touch or actually play with the ball.
- Pajoy did NOT prevent any opponent from getting to the ball, nor did he obstruct a sight line.
- Pajoy did NOT make a gesture that deceived or distracted an opponent; simply moving toward the ball is not enough to do so.
- The Assistant Referee waving the flag to signal an offside does not stop the play; the Referee must blow his whistle, but Allen Chapman allowed play to continue (i.e. As the saying goes, play to the whistle).