Wayne Rooney Joins DC United

June 28 - DC United reached an agreement with Wayne Rooney on permanent transfer. Rooney will play is inaugural DC United match on July 14 against the Vancouver Whitecaps, at Audi Field

Rooney previously played for Everton FC, Manchester United an the England National Team

Scout Patch

2013.04.20 Scout Night at Red Bull Arena. All scouts in attendance were recognized on the in-stadium video boards as they take a lap around the pitch at halftime. The scouts received a limited edition New York Red Bulls patch....

updated 2014.04.19

Milauwkee Wave (National Professional Soccer League) 1995-96 scout game patch found at Streamwood sale price $3.00...

Found several years for the Columbus Crew Scout Night on ebay, all going for around $8.50. All patches had the same design with different color background - 1999 white, 2002 black, 2003 orange, 2004blue, 2005 red..other years probably exist as well...

Girls Scout night - September 21, 2013 - sleepover with field access, soccer clinic, autograph session, movie, snack, breakfast and the Kickin' it patch..

Seattle Sounders

DC United - - Sporting KX - - New England Revolution

San Jose Earthquakes - - Orlando City - Orlando Pride - - Colorado Rapids

Portland Timber -Portland Thorns : - PTCP Patch Patrol

Houston Dynamo 2018 - 2019

2013 NY Red Bull v DC United

2013.03.16 Red Bull v DC United, Red Bull Arena, Harrison, NJ

The Red Bull opening day for the 2013 season brought the sparse crowd little excitement amid the snowy afternoon. Although Red Bull had more opportunities outshooting DC 24-4, including 2 crossbars, both from Fabian Espindola, neither team could get the goal that would give them the win. Bill Hamid was in goal for DC and Luis Robles was in goal for the Red Bull.

The game started with the traditional game ball being delivered by the Red Bull Air Force parachuting onto the field. Although by now this felt old when it was announced, there is still a thrill of seeing these parachutists landing on the pitch, while watching from the helmet cams as they descend.

As the game started the snow started as well. A light but constant snow that did not effect the play. The game however proceeded to degrade as the players continued to play the body even after the first yellow card was issued against the Red Bulls in the 25th minute. Red Bulls would collect 3 yellow cards to none for DC.

We talked about the inconsistency of the Red Bulls organization and their inability to build a cohesive team. I pointed to the fact that the 2013 team only has Henry, Dax McCarty and Roy Miller who have been with the organization since 2011. Red Bull always seems to be cleaning house, but they have yet to build the foundation.

The Red Bulls no longer provide a game program, instead they offered a scorecard (9x5.5 inches) that has a very plain design. The inside features the roster of both teams, providing number, position, games played and goals/assists, and Red Bull Facts like this is Mike Petke's first home game as head coach.

The back of the program did offer a nice profile and photo of Thierry Henry. Should anyone get the chance to meet him and obtain an autograph this is a nice item to have signed.

The 2013 game schedule again offers a limited (boring design) and is posted with other Red Bull schedules. Even the ticket stubs design offers little in the way of style...

DC United - Dwayne De Rosario : 2012

2012.08.19 DC United honor Dwayne De Rosario with his own bobble-head. The first 7,500 fans inside RFK Stadium for the DC United-Philadelphia Union game will receive a bobble-head courtesy of Volkswagen..

W-League - DC United Women

The W-League started play in 1995 providing a professional outlet for top female athletes. In 2000 the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) formed, playing it's first season in 2001 and it's final in 2003. In 2007 the Women's Professional Soccer league was formed to again provide an outlet for top female athletes, but only lasted until the 2012 season. Through all this turmoil of trying to keep a top professional women's league intact, the W-league continues to provide an outlet for professional and college athletes, who wish to maintain their amateur status. This past weekend while my son was at the Potomac Memorial Day Tournament at the Maryland Soccerplex. The facility was promoting the DC United Women, with the above postcard, as members of the W-League, who play their games at the Maryland Soccerplex stadium.

Quote of the weekend: Player kicks ball out of bounds and yells "My bad". His father responds "We know you don't have to tell us!"

2012 - DC United - T-shirt promo

DC United promotion - T-shirt courtesy of LivingSocial is being distributed to the first 7,500 fans when DC United face the Seattle Sounders on April 7, 2012. Excellent design...

2003 - MetroStars v DC United

2003.05.10 - MetroStars v DC United, Giants Stadium

Clint Mathis' first half goal led the MetroStars to their 3rd consecutive victory 1-0 over DC United. Mathis scored in the 42nd minute, while DC started the season without a victory in their first 5 games and failing to score a goal in 283 minutes of play...

For the MetroStars, the play of the game came when an exchange between mark Lisi and Amado Guevara led to a chipped pass at the top of the penalty area, over the United defense. Mathis, in full stride, took the ball off his chest and lashed a  right-footed shot past United keeper Nick Rimando...

The United had chances when they forced MetrosStars keeper Tim Howard to make great saves on shots by Bobby Convey and Aleck Eskandarian...

5x7 card announcing the MetroStars player academy - One Dream - One Team

The back of the card asks: Do you want to be the next Clint Mathis?

2004 - Freddy Adu 1st goal

2011.08.12...It was announced today that Freddy Adu would be coming back to the MLS and the Philadelphia Union...Once hailed as the boy who would be king, Freddy Adu has wandered the European futbol wasteland traveling from Portugal where he played for Benefica, in what appeared to be the acceptance of the American soccer player, to being loaned out to AS Monaco (France), Belenenses (Portugal), Aris (Greece), Caykur Rizespor (Turkey)....Freddy Adu is coming home...

Adu started his storied career with DC United (2004-2006) before moving on to Real Salt Lake (2007). Played for the United States National Teams (U17, U20, U23 and Men's National)...

We all got caught up in what Adu represented. An American player (of Gahnaian descent) who at age 14, would compete in the MLS and show the world that we too could produce world-class players...Adu even had the endorsement of Pele...

After a tough road, Adu comes to Philadelphia with renewed energy and to demonstrate that he is still capable of playing the game at a professional level, at the tender age of 22, an age when many players across the world are still hoping to get their chance...I often wondered if we did Adu a disservice by expecting too much of a young boy, to carry the weight of American soccer on his shoulders...When Adu left for Europe the weight was shifted to Jozy Altidore, and will be shifted to another young player, and another...we all get caught up in the dream, because it is fun to dream, as if we are a part of their lives and careers...

Good Luck Freddy, welcome back...

2004.04.17 MetroStars v DC United, Giants Stadium

14 year-old Freddy Adu scored his first career MLS goal, making him the youngest player to score in an MLS game by almost 2-full years...Adu was born in Ghana and came to the United States at age 8. At age 14 he became one of the youngest players to sign a professional contract in the US, becoming the youngest player to appear in the MLS, April 3, 2004 when DC United faced the San Jose Earthquakes. Adu stayed with DC United until 2006, when he was traded to Real Salt Lake for the 2007 season. Adu signed with Benfica, making his debut with the team in a UEFA Champions League qualifying match.

Adu has been a member of the US National Team since 2006...

The MetroStars would win the game 3-2 behind 2 goals by Fabian Taylor, as the MetroStars would go on to score 3 goals within a 13 minute time period in the second half.

2011 - DC United v NE Revolution

2011.07.20...Charlie Davies and Chris Pontius greeting the fans..Defend RFK!

Entering RFK Stadium...met a few nice fans prior to the game walking into the stadium and at their pre-game tailgate area, JK Moving Services (kindly let us borrow some shade from his tent)...

Completing warm-ups (temp was 90+) Charlie Davies, Austin de Luz, Kurt Morsink...

Dwayne De Rosario, Josh Wolff, Ethan White, Fred

Hall of Tradition banners...

Revs Matt Reis warming up...

RFK Stadium (Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium) is a multi-purpose stadium in Washington, DC...Opened in 1961, as the District of Columbia Stadium it has been the home of several professional teams...

Soccer - Washington Whips (1967-1968), Washington Darts (1971), Washington Diplomats (1974-1981, 1991), Team America (1983), DC United (1996-present), Washington Freedom (2001-2003; 2009-2011)...

FIFA World Cup 1994

Baseball - Washington Senators (1962-1971), Washington Nationals (2005-2007)

Football - Washington Redskins (1961-1996), Washington Federals (1983-1984)

2011 - DC United v NE Revolution

2011.07.20 DC United v NE Revolution RFK Stadium, Washington, DC

We had always spoken of going to DC (4hr drive) to see a United game, but never really had the opportunity. When a change in plans for the travel soccer team left us with planned vacation time with nowhere to go, we booked some days in DC. Luck was on our side as DC was playing a Wednesday night game against the Revolution.

DC features Chris Pontius and Charlie Davies (great to see him back in the game) on most of their promotions around the stadium. We also had the chance to see Dwayne DeRosario, who the Red Bull let go back in June, after picking him up in April!!! On the pro-DC webpage The Viper's Nest the cited they the trade was very-one sided in favor of DC, and that the Red Bull and United are hated-rivals. We wish DeRo luck with DC and a continued great season...

A second half goal from Revolutions Stephen McCarty and the great play of Rev keeper Matt Reis was all the Revolution needed to defeat the DC United 1-0. After the strong first half in which the United constantly tested Reis, the goal from McCarty shocked the crowd and the United. DC continued to play a strong game, but could not put the ball past Reis...

Fred, Brazilian midfielder, played in his final game with DC, moving on to the Australian Melbourne Heart. Fred entered the game as a substitute in the 63rd minute. His final game with DC was scheduled to be the game before, but stayed for one last chance to play in RFK stadium before the home crowd. Best of luck in Australia!

Josh Wolff on the cover of the DC game program...Having spent time with Wolff on various US national teams over the years, Coach Ben Olsen knew that he was getting someone who could contribute on and off the field...Wolf celebrated his first DC goal by leaping into the crowd...
Charlie Davies - DC United pocket schedule...

2001 - DC United Schedule

DC United's long time star player Jaime Moreno was featured on the 2001 pocket schedule.

Moreno began his soccer career in his native Bolivia before moving to the Columbian league's Indpendiente Santa Fe, in 1994. He then became the first Bolivian to play in the English Premiership playing for Middlesborough FC, 1994-1996.

Signing with the MLS in 1996, Moreno was allocated to DC United, where he would play from 1996-2002, 2004-2010, with a short stay with the MetroStars 2003.

MOreno scored 109 goals in his MLS career and is the first MLS player to reach the 100 goal and 100 assist mark...

2003 MetroStars v DC United

2003.05.10 MetroStars v DC United, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Clint Mathis first half goal led the MetroStars to their 3rd consecutive victory, defeating DC United 1-0...

Amado Guevara chipped in a little pass over a DC defender, while Mathis running at full sped took the pass off his chest and lashed a shot past United keeper Rimando in the 42nd minute...

Guevara and Mathis controlled the tempo of the match for the Metros, while Tim Howard made great saves on DCs Bobby Convey and Aleck Eskandrian...

Richie Williams

Buffalo Blizzard (NPSL 1992-1993)

Ayr United (Scotland 1993-1994)

DC United (MLS 1996-2000, 2002)

MetroStars (MLS 2001, 2003)

United States National Team (1998-2002)

Freddy Adu - Sports Illustrated for Kids - 2004

Sports Illustrated for Kids - July 2004

 

2002 - Metrostars v DC United

2002.09.12 Giants Stadium, MetroStars v DC United

Marco Etcheverry kept DC United's post season hopes alive with a stoppage time goal in the first half of a 1-0 win over the MetroStars...

Tab Ramos playing his last regular season game in front of a home crowd, sent a perfectly timed ball to Clint Mathis, near his left. Nick Rimando turned Mathis's blistering volley away with a spectacular sprawling save to keep the MetroStars off the scoreboard...

MetroStars goalkeeper Tim Howard was tested in the second half, stepping up to make a clutch save in the 66th minute to keep the MetroStars in the game. In the 85th minute, Mathis sent a long pass into space for Rodrigo Faria. Carrying the ball to the trop of the box, Faria ripped off a dangerous shot that drifted just inches wide of the far post, as the MetroStars failed to tie the game...