We'll set to officially announce the team's pre-season schedule in a press release, but wanted to give you the scoop here, loyal readers.
You'll see via the schedule below that team is heading back to IMG Academy and Bradenton, FL (where several other MLS teams will be training) and also renewing its involvement with the Carolina Challenge Cup, a tournament we did not participate in last year. We're working on one other trip for the second leg (which is why you'll see a TBD below), but have not yet confirmed. The current plan follows...
D.C. United 2009 Preseason Schedule (all times EST):
January 22 – February 2: Washington, DC
February 3 – February 11: Bradenton, Fla.
Tuesday, Feb. 10: Match vs. Columbus Crew
February 12 – February 17: Washington, DC
February 18 – February 25: TBD
February 25 – March 4: Washington, DC
March 5 – March 15:
Charleston, SC
Saturday, March 7:
Match vs. Real Salt Lake (5 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 11:
Match vs. Toronto FC (5 p.m.)
Saturday, March 14:
Match vs. Charleston (7:15 p.m.)
March 16-18:
Washington, DC
March 22:
DCU @ LA Galaxy
