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United in the media ahead of FC Dallas match

Andy Najar vs FC Dallas - 2010 - DL

D.C. United is in Frisco, TX to take on FC Dallas at Pizza Hut Park tonight (Comcast SportsNet, 9pm ET). The articles below will ensure you're informed of all of the storylines ahead of tonight's contest.


We begin with the Washington Post, as Steve Goff profiles defender Brandon McDonald. Craig Stouffer of the Washington Examiner analyzes Bill Hamid's chances of playing for the National Team, while Thomas Floyd compares this year's campaign to the 2010 season in the Washington Times.


Be sure to also check out Comcast SportsNet's coverage this week, as Russ Thaler interviewed Head Coach Ben Olsen, goalkeeper Bill Hamid, and midfielder Chris Pontius. You should also watch the ever-insightful Black-and-Red report, hosted by Thaler and Sebastian Salazar.


In Dallas, Andy Freidlender examines the local team's constantly-changing lineup and formation for the Dallas Morning News.


As usual, there is plenty of information available here at dcunited.com. From MLSsoccer.com, Travis Clark examines United's search for consistency and the rookie life. Cody Sharrett looks at Daniel Woolard's return to his native Texas. Finally, United's new acquisitions Dwayne De Rosario and Brandon McDonald share their thoughts on facing one of the best teams in the Western Conference.