C.D. Chivas USA 2 : 2 D.C. United
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"Way to avoid losing!" Now win.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Post, Steve Goff: "United staged another stirring comeback Saturday night, scoring twice in the final 13 minutes to earn a 2-2 tie with Chivas USA and extend its unbeaten streak in league play to six. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 2 : 1 F.C. Dallas
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Ponce de Leon should check Bolivia.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Dallas Morning News, Frank Servalli: "Despite being outshot, outmuscled and outplayed, FC Dallas somehow managed to escape the first half Saturday night against D. Click to continue reading...

March 2009: 0-0-2 (2pts, 1p/g, 3GF, 3GA, 0GD, 1.5 gf/g, 1.5ga/g)
April 2009: 2-1-1 (7pts, 1.75p/g, 6GF, 5GA, +1GD, 1.5 gf/g, 1.25ga/g)

We're going to chunk every month of the MLS Season, to see what, if any, insight we can derive from examining a series of games rather than focusing on an individual game.

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Real Salt Lake 2 : 1 D.C. United
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United plays to not win. Doesn't.

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The Washington Post, The Goffather: "United showed promising signs again Saturday, going ahead for the fourth straight game, but by halftime the lead was gone, and when Javier Morales scored in the 80th minute, D. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 1 : 0 Houston Dynamo
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The answer, Mr. Webb, is "Undefeated."

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Post, Steve Goff: "Luciano Emilio scored less than two minutes into the second half and, despite playing short-handed for the final 19 minutes because of Jaime Moreno's red card, United upended the Houston Dynamo, 1-0, in an MLS game before just 12,594 at RFK Stadium. Click to continue reading...

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D.C. United 0 : 2 Saprissa
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Pity those sent out to fail.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "Undermanned because of injuries and playing with only 10 men for 50 minutes, D.C. United fell 2-0 to Costa Rican champion Deportivo Saprissa at RFK Stadium on Tuesday night. Click to continue reading...

Chicago Fire 0 : 1 D.C. United
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Black and red likes some yellow.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Chicago Daily Herald, Orrin Schwarz: "Things changed at the start of the second half Saturday night at Toyota Park. Fans in brand-new No. 20 jerseys sat up straight. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 2 : 0 Kansas City WizardsSix Word Novel Recap

Finally, the sheet is kept clean.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseUnitedMania, Chris Webb: "DC United got their first shutout of the season in MLS play behind a strong eight save effort from Zach Wells. Goals on either side of halftime from Luciano Emilio and Jaime Moreno got United back on track after a four game losing streak at RFK. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 2 : 3 AtlanteSuperliga, Match Day 2
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Superliga is done. Play the reserves

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The Washington Post, Steve Goff: "Luis Gabriel Rey scored twice in the first half and Christian Bermúdez added a second-half strike from beyond the penalty area for Atlante. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 1 : 2 C.D. Guadalajara
Superliga, Match Day 1
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Lights go out with United's hopes.

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That recap is over-dramatic, too sentimental.

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D.C. United 2 : 0 Rochester Rhinos
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Dewar! What's it good for? CONCACAF.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, Harlan Goode: "It took a while for Marc Burch to get going Tuesday night, but once the D.C. United defender did, he was hard to stop. Burch scored goals on two late free kicks, lifting United to a 2-0 win over the USL first-division Rochester Rhinos in the third round of the U. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 4 : 1 Los Angeles Galaxy
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Martinez closes down on the Goldenballs.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "The offensive trio of Luciano Emilio, Marcelo Gallardo and Jaime Moreno - dubbed the "Iron Triangle" - combined for four goals, and the oft-criticized defense kept Beckham and Landon Donovan off the scoreboard as United defeated the Galaxy 4-1 on Sunday in front of 35,979 at RFK Stadium. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 3 : 1 San Jose Earthquakes
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Gonzalo Martinez's right foot of DOOM!

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Post, Steve Goff: "D.C. United had plenty to savor from its 3-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes yesterday at RFK Stadium, a result that extended its unbeaten streak to five and pulled the club into a three-way tie for fourth place in MLS's Eastern Conference. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 4 : 1 New York Red Bulls
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Rebound? Or Regression to the Mean?

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "The revival of Luciano Emilio continues. Emilio scored three goals Saturday night - his first MLS hat trick - as D.C. United beat the New York Red Bulls 4-1 at RFK Stadium. Click to continue reading...

Chivas USA 3 : 1 D.C. United
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Early goal... late defeat... final accounting?

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe LA Times, Grahame Jones: "D.C. United rode the talents of former Argentine World Cup midfielder Marcelo Gallardo to a 1-0 halftime lead over Chivas USA. Click to continue reading...

Colorado Rapids 2 : 0 D.C. United
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Gomez-Gallardo. Clavijo-Soehn. Lost Both.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Denver Post, Brian Forbes: "By the time Gomez was replaced to a standing ovation in the second half, having outplayed United's No. 10 — and Gomez's replacement — Marcelo Gallardo, the Rapids had sealed their 2-0 victory to give them 10 goals this season from 10 players. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 1 : 2 Columbus Crew
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Never understood why Goldilocks preferred lukewarm.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "Even with the strongest lineup coach Tom Soehn could use, D.C. United fell short last night at RFK Stadium. United lost 2-1 to the Columbus Crew before a crowd of 13,329. Click to continue reading...

Real Salt Lake 4 : 0 D.C. United
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It's as bad as it looked.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Post, Steve Goff: "...instead of showing depth and versatility, United offered another dreary performance at Rice-Eccles Stadium and was embarrassed by Real Salt Lake, 4-0, in front of 13,193 observers. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 2 : 1 Pachuca C.F.Six Word Novel Recap

A classic match that United lost.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "United earned a 2-1 victory on goals from substitutes Rod Dyachenko and Franco Niell in the last five minutes last night at RFK Stadium, but Pachuca claimed the series 3-2 on aggregate after beating United 2-0 at home last week. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 4 : 1 Toronto FCSix Word Novel Recap

History and Passion beat just passion.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "D.C. United vented its frustration against Toronto FC, Major League Soccer's worst team last season, in a 4-1 win..."
The Washington Post, Steven Goff: "Santino Quaranta was exceptional in his first start since returning to the club, high-priced playmaker Marcelo Gallardo scored his first goal and Jaime Moreno returned from a nearly month-long absence to add another strike. Click to continue reading...

Pachuca C.F. 2 : 0 D.C. UnitedAggregate after one leg -- DCU 0 : 2 Pachuca C.F.
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You thought it would be simple?

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseMLSNet, Charles Boehm: "D.C. United saw a valiant defensive effort undone by the products of two inspired substitutions from Pachuca coach Enrique Meza in the second half as 'Los Tuzos' earned a hard-won 2-0 victory Tuesday night at Estadio Hidalgo. Click to continue reading...

Kansas City Wizards 2 : 0 D.C. United
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Ask me the secret to comedy.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Post, Steve Goff: "the 2-0 defeat before a sellout crowd of 10,385 at CommunityAmerica Ballpark did not sit well with a United team that retooled its roster in hopes of winning something other than a regular season title. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 5 : 0 Harbour View F.C.
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They got up. They stood up.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "Devon McTavish, who scored his first goal for D.C. United in last week's tie at Jamaican club Harbour View, added two more last night in the return game as United breezed to a 5-0 win before 12,394 at RFK Stadium. Click to continue reading...

Harbour View F.C. 1 : 1 D.C. United
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The season's started. Tell the players.

Media, Traditional and Otherwise The Washington Post, Steve Goff: "Devon McTavish scored for United just before halftime, but Lovell Palmer volleyed the equalizer past goalkeeper Zach Wells to leave the total-goals series even heading into the final leg Tuesday night at RFK Stadium. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 2 : 3 Columbus Crew
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Not with a bang - a whimper.

Media, Traditional and Otherwise The Washington Post, The Bog Man: "With little at stake in its regular season finale last night, D.C. United's grand plan was to avoid injury and build momentum before the MLS playoffs start this week. United failed miserably on both counts. Click to continue reading...

Kansas City Wizards 1 : 1 D.C. United
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Draw makes it simple: Win out.

Media, Traditional and Otherwise The Washington Post, The Bog Man: "Two starting midfielders were forced to miss the final leg of this trip because of injuries. Several players and members of the coaching staff were weakened by stomach ailments. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 4 : 1 Toronto FC
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Five quality goals; only four enjoyable.

Media, Traditional and Otherwise The Washington Post, The Bog Man: "After being greeted with enthusiastic ovations from an announced crowd of 25,174 [coming on as subs in 2nd half], Moreno and Olsen immediately created a dangerous chance, with Olsen heading Moreno's cross back in front of the goal to Christian Gomez. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 2 : 1 CD GuadalajaraDC United leads 2-1 on aggregate after first leg.
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Down a man, up a goal.

Media, Traditional and Otherwise The Washington Post, The Bog Man: "Despite playing a man down for the second half, United held off an unrelenting Chivas attack to emerge with a 2-1 advantage in front of a split crowd of 21,022. Click to continue reading...

Chicago Fire 1 : 1 D.C. United
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Moreno scores even when he's passing.

Media, Traditional and Otherwise SE Podcast (via Booked for Dissent), David Lifton:"This was about the 6th or 7th time this year that United has been on the good side of some goalkeeping reminiscent of U-17 girls teams. "
The Washington Post, Steve Yanda: "The goal that saved an afternoon of largely sluggish play for D. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 2 : 1 Real Salt Lake Six Word Novel Recap

Thank you alumni, playoff spot clinched.

Media, Traditional and Otherwise The Washington Times, John Haydon: "Luciano Emilio continues to close in on Raul Diaz Arce's single-season franchise record of 23 goals set in 1996'"
The Washington Post, Paul Tenorio: "But besides the early goal, United struggled in the first half. Click to continue reading...

D.C. United 4 : 2 New England Revolution
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Four goals equals four point lead.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, John Haydon: "Moreno scored his first goal in the run of play in nearly a year, and Emilio scored two more to bring his league-leading total to 18 as United defeated the New England Revolution 4-2 in a game littered with questionable calls. Click to continue reading...

C.D. Chivas USA 0 : 2 D.C. United
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If tired now, think about Sunday.

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Post, Steve Goff: "On an evening of odd bounces and defensive follies, D.C. United let an early two-goal lead evaporate and settled for a 2-2 tie with Chivas USA on Thursday night before an announced crowd of 9,306 at Home Depot Center. Click to continue reading...

F.C. Dallas 0 : 4 D.C. United
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Lesson to Dallas: "Resurrection is rare."

Media, Traditional and OtherwiseThe Washington Times, Milenko Martinovich: " If there was any doubt whether D.C. United was ready for a run at the Eastern Conference title, it was erased last night."
The Washington Post, Steve Davis: "Olsen's two first-half strikes propelled D. Click to continue reading...