Cleaning Up Shop Boom, what a way to start the offseason! DC United announced on Wednesday, October 19th, the departure of a few key roles within the club. General Manager Lucy Rushton, who also occupied the title of Head of Technical Recruitment & Analysis, was officially fired. Along with the first team Performance Director, Victor Lonchuk. Lucy Rushton was initially …

2021-2022 Season Recap After a dreadful end to an abysmal season, let’s have a look at how the dominos fell. Breaking down everything from games played, and goals scored, to the rate of possession. Having a view inside stats will help better understand who stood out. Also, it will highlight the weaknesses & areas of improvement that need to be …

Marco “El Diablo” Etcheverry    Welcome Home Hailing from the tropics of Santa Cruz, Bolivia, to the Capital City of DC, welcome Marco Etcheverry. Debuting in 1986 in his native region, Etcheverry played for various clubs in Bolivia, Colombia, Chile & even across the sea in Spain, for 10 years. In the summer of 1996, the inaugural season for Major …

The Complete Player Hispanics inspired generations of tremendous talent along with ability. Playing the game with pure joy, flair & happiness, they deserve to be celebrated. On this month especially, recognition of contribution should be at an all time high.  With the World Cup in Qatar rapidly approaching this November, let’s have a look back at one of the most …

Has the team finally found its confidence under Rooney?   Match Analysis: After a pair of solid results that’s seen the team unbeaten in their last 2, there’s a glimmer of hope. Knocking off New York City FC in their adopted home of New Jersey, with a scoreline of 2-1. United arguably had their best display under coach Wayne Rooney. Chilean midfielder …

In this corner, an absolute unrelenting cardio machine, occupying the center of the midfield with a strong passion to constantly work, we have Chris Durkin. The 22-year-old hometown kid has been a mainstay this year. Commanding the second most minutes(1723), behind only club captain, Steven Birnbaum. Starting 18 games, while subbing on an additional 4, Durkin has been a key player …

Bravery, honor, & courage are just a few terms we use to describe our national bird, the Bald Eagle. DC United Team Badge   A symbol of what this country embodies. Unfortunately, this currently isn’t true for our local beloved soccer club. Once a feared, respected group amongst the very top of the league; D.C. United has been off the …

The countdown to the 2023 Major League All-Star Game, hosted in the Nation’s Capital, has begun! Finally, on home turf, at the Audi Field, July 19th, 2023, the spectacle is coming back home! With the 2022 MLS All-Star Game officially in the rearview, it’s time to look ahead. The club’s single All-Star, Taxi Fountas, represented the District in style. Coming …

A new report from Betway reveals the most popular MLS teams around the US. Charlotte FC is identified as the most loved MLS team in the league, with DC United coming in at 6th from the bottom. New York City FC is the most followed team having over 3 million followers across all social media platforms. Major league sports leagues …