D.C. United's race to the 2011 MLS CUp Playoffs continues, as the Black-and-Red face Canadian expansion side Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the first time ever at RFK Stadium. With kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. (Comcast SportsNet) , we have gathered all the information you need to prepare for tonight's contest.
We begin our usual media round-up with TheWashington Post, as Steve Goff takes a look a United's goalkeeping situation in the absence of Bill Hamid. We continue with The Washington Times, as Thomas Floyd analyzes Santino Quaranta's and Devon McTavish's recent recoveries. Next, we look at TheWashington Examiner, as Craig Stouffer reviews Whitecaps FC Head Coach Tom Sohen's return to RFK.
Comcast SportsNet's coverage continued this week with Ivan Carter's one-on-one interview with defender Brandon McDonald. Also, Sebastian Salazar talked to Santino Quaranta about his return, and previewed the upcoming match with United playmaker Dwayne De Rosario.
There is also plenty of information available here at dcunited.com. As United prepares to host the Whitecaps for the first time, Alex Caulfield provides an in-depth look at Vancouver's key roster elements. Then, Travis Clark analyzes United's playoff push and reviews goalkeeper Bill Hamid's training experience with the U.S. National Team. Finally, midfielder Chris Pontius talks about the team's preparation for the upcoming contest.
