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D.C. United in the media ahead of Toronto FC clash

Chris Pontius and D.C. United shocked Toronto FC with two goals in the opening 11 minutes

D.C. United is back home at RFK to take on Toronto FC tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET (Comcast SportsNet). In preparation for tonight's match, we have gathered all the information you need to know about the Black-and-Red following this week's training sessions. 


We begin our media round up with United's biggest story of the week, as Steve Goff from the Washington Post covers goalkeeper Bill Hamid's first call-up to the U.S. National Team. Next, we turn to the Washington Times, as Thomas Floyd looks at playmaker Dwayne De Rosario's impressive start with D.C. United. Then, Score Atlanta looks back at forward Blake Brettschneider's career at South Carolina University. Also, United forward Josh Wolff gives a midseason report to the guys at The Total Soccer Show.


Earlier this week, Craig Stouffer of the Washington Examiner took a look at the continuing progress of Devon McTavish and Santino Quaranta as they near a return to the field following long bouts with concussions. 


D.C. United's leading goalscorer Charlie Davies had an emotional experience on Wednesday, as he returned to the Washington Hospital Center to thank the doctors and nurses who treated him after his accident. Comcast SportsNet and dcunited.com provide different perspectives on Charlie's meaningful visit.


Finally, Josh Wolff and Dwayne De Rosario shared their thoughts about the upcoming home match on dcunited.com.