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Post-match quotes: D.C. United 2 - New England Revolution 1
D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen
On substituting Lewis Neal for Branko Boskovic:
D.C. United to face USL PRO affiliate Richmond Kickers in third round of 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
D.C. United today announced that the club will travel to Richmond City Stadium in Richmond, Va., for the third round of the 2013 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. ET. USL PRO affiliate tonight advanced past the second round by defeating amateur side Icon FC by a score of 4-1.
Tuesday Training Notes
On a humid Tuesday morning, D.C. United took to the training field for the first time since drawing 1-1 with Sporting Kansas City on Sunday night. Having the day off yesterday, the Black-and-Red hit the ground running with agilities to warm up and a passing drill. The starters returned inside to do regeneration while those who didn’t log big minutes remained outside for possession and a hard-fought scrimmage.
United Rolls On with a Positive Outlook
After the suburbs of Oklahoma City were devastated by yesterday's tornado, many took to Twitter to send their thoughts and prayers to those affected by the natural disaster.
Midfielder Perry Kitchen tweets in disbelief.
Praying for Oklahoma tonight. Unbelievable destruction. #prayforoklahoma
By the Numbers: May 19 vs Sporting KC
In a match where D.C. United produced a much-needed tie, it was the young-guns that brought the heat, and special tributes were made.
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Feature: Nick DeLeon
Part of being an elite athlete is pushing your body to its limits. To be stronger, you break down your muscles every day in the weight room, just to build them up. To be fitter, you run until your legs can no longer support you, knowing they won’t fail you when it counts. To be better at your sport, you practice until you are master of your trade. But with the physical demands of the job, comes the dreaded occupational hazard—injuries.
D.C. United’s USL PRO loanees given roster assignments for U.S. Open Cup
As the 100th annual Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup enters the second round, D.C. United’s USL PRO affiliate the Richmond Kickers will take on Icon FC on Tuesday, with the winner facing off against D.C. United in the third round on Tuesday, May 28. Playing Richmond in Open Cup is nothing new for D.C.
Each match, D.C. United has important partners and fans perform the ceremonial first kick. On Armed Forces Night the first kick was taken by Jason Pak, a D.C. United fan and longtime soccer player who was injured while serving in Afghanistan. In April, Chris Pontius and James Riley visited Pak at Walter Reed Medical Center where the three formed an instant connection. D.C.
Matchday in 90: Armed Forces Night
Post-Match Quotes: May 19, 2013
D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen
On getting a result:
