DC United: The Glory of the Black-and-Red

[Konoha7]

DC United

Team Information
Full Name: DC United
Nicknames: DC, United, The Black-and-Red
Founded: 1995
League: Major League Soccer
Stadium: RFK Stadium
Capacity: 56,692
Location: Washington D.C., United States of America

Team History
First Game: 0-1 v. San Jose Clash
Largest Win: 8-0 v. Joe Public FC
Largest Defeat: 1-6 v. Kansas City Wizards
Leading Goal Scorer: Jaime Moreno, 120
Leading Goal Assister: Marco Etcheverry, 101
Most Games Played: Jaime Moreno, 283
Most Minutes Played: Jaime Moreno, 23096
Most Shots/Shots on Goal: Jaime Moreno, 637/366
Most Game-Winning Goals: Jaime Moreno, 25
Most Penalty Kick Goals: Jaime Moreno, 36
Most Multi-Goal Games: Jaime Moreno, 16
Most Saves: Nick Rimando, 355
Most Shutouts: Nick Rimando, 29

Trophies
Supporter's Shield: 1997, 1999, 2006, 2007
MLS Cup: 1996, 1997, 1999, 2004
US Open Cup: 1996, 2008
CONCACAF Champions' Cup: 1998
Interamerican Cup: 1998

[Konoha7]

2009 Season Roster

Goalkeepers

GK - 27 - Louis Crayton - OVR 66
GK - 40 - James Thorpe - OVR 58
GK - 1 - Zach Wells - OVR 63

Defenders

RB - 23 - Gonzalo Martinez - OVR 64
RB - 26 - Bryan Namoff - OVR 65
CB - 21 - Pat Carroll - OVR 56
CB - 18 - Devon McTavish - OVR 62
CB - 2 - Gonzalo Peralta - OVR 64
LB - 4 - Marc Burch - OVR 60
LB - 20 - Mike Zaher - OVR 56

Midfielders

CDM - 24 - Jeff Carroll - OVR 55
CDM - 19 - Clyde Simms - OVR 63
RW - 22- Ryan Cordiero - OVR 55
RM - 5 - Quavas Kirk - OVR 58
RM - 6 - Domenic Mediate - OVR 57
RM - 14 - Ben Olsen - OVR 66
RM - 25 - Santino Quaranta - OVR 60
CM - 3 - Joe Vide - OVR 58
LM - 12 - Ivan Guerrero - OVR 63
CAM - 15 - Rod Dyachenko - OVR 56
CAM - 7 - Fred - OVR 68
CAM - 10 - Marcelo Gallardo - OVR 76

Forwards/Strikers

CF - 99 - Jaime Moreno (C) - OVR 68
ST - 30 - Francis Doe - OVR 61
ST - 11 - Luciano Emilio - OVR 72
ST - 28 - Craig Thompson - OVR 58

Preferred Lineup

Crayton
Namoff-----McTavish-----Peralta-----Burch
Simms
Olsen------------------------------Fred
Gallardo
Moreno----------Emilio

[Scuba Steve]

Vaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamos united
esta noche
tenemos que ganar!

[Konoha7]

Soehn resigns and unknown manager steps up
The officials at DC United have announced that Tom Soehn has resigned as manager of DC United. The 42 year old stepped down after leading DC United to two consecutive Supporters' Shields but failed to win the MLS Cup.

When asked about replacing Soehn, President Kevin Payne named an unknown manager, Matt Okils, as Soehn's successor. "Though he doesn't have alot of experience, Matt has the passion for the team and for the game to take this franchise to a higher level."

Not much is known about Matt Okils, but he has been a Black-and-Red fan for as long as he can remember. "It was a great opportunity and I took it. I'm not too happy about having to manage DC United, but I'm happy about employee discounts."

[Konoha7]

DC United ( 0-0-0 ) v. Colorado Rapids ( 0-0-0 )

DC United Lineup

Crayton
Namoff-----McTavish-----Peralta-----Burch
Simms
Olsen------------------------------Fred
Gallardo
Moreno----------Emilio

Colorado Rapids Lineup

Coundoul
Epen-----Ihemelu-----Gibbs-----Burciaga Jr.
Mastroeni
LaBrocca-----------Ballouchy
Cooke------------------------------Clarke
Casey

[Chelsea11]

great start Konoha!

[Konoha7]

Originally Posted by Ronaldo7Rooney

great start Konoha!

If you'd call it that. It's not really started until I play the first game, but I'm kind of annoyed with the game, so i'm (hopefully) gonna play tomorrow.

[MorinKAshi 80]

Originally Posted by hokiegooner

Vaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamos united
esta noche
tenemos que ganar!

Hey thats FC Atlas' Chant!
Good thread so far!

[Konoha7]

I have a question for all 2 of my readers:
For match reports, do you want a play y play event thing or do you want an article like recap of the game, or both?

[MorinKAshi 80]

I think Both would good. You could do recaps but once in a while do minute by minute events.

[Konoha7]

Originally Posted by MorinKAshi 80

I think Both would good. You could do recaps but once in a while do minute by minute events.

the way i'd prefer to do is minute by minute then recap after the matchwith a short article

[MorinKAshi 80]

Originally Posted by Konoha7

the way i'd prefer to do is minute by minute then recap after the matchwith a short article

Then do that. I was just thowing out ideas, since you asked

[Konoha7]

Highlights
2:20 - Crayton comes up big against Casey

14:32 - Casey's long-range attempt is an easy save for Crayton

35:21 - Fred plays Emilio through! He fires! Coundoul comes up with a big save!

40:18 - LaBrocca tries his luck! Crayton makes the save!

45:00 - Half Time DC United 0 Colorado Rapids 0

56:35 - DC United Substitution: Quaranta in Olsen out
Colorado Rapids Substitution: Gomez in LaBrocca out

58:32 - Mastroeni picks up a late yellow card

67:08 - Cooke tries to flick the ball past Crayton but the keeper comes up with a great save
Colorado Rapids Substitution: Kimura in Erpen out

69:41 - Coundoul deflects Moreno's shot far over the crossbar

76:29 - DC United Substitution: Guerrero in Fred out

79:13 - Gibbs tackles Moreno. He's back up, but he's limping!

84:25 - Ihemelu takes Moreno down in the box and gets his name taken. Penalty!
DC United Substitution: Doe in Moreno out

84:32 - GOAL DC UNITED! Emilio gets his 1st of the night and of the season. Emilio stepped up to the spot to take a penalty kick. He drilled the ball into the lower right corner of the net past Coundoul who dove the wrong way. 1-0 DC United

88:11 - Colorado Rapids Substitution: Colaluca in Mastroeni out

90:00 - Full Time DC United 1 Colorado Rapids 0

Man of the Match: Crayton
11 Saves: 9 caught, 2 parried

[Konoha7]

DC United 1 Colorado Rapids 0
DC United overcame a barrage of shots and a late injury to convert a penalty kick and win their home opener 1-0.

In the first half, Colorado had the first chance when Casey had a shot on goal, but United keeper Crayton came up with a big save. DC United had their best chance in the first half when Fred played Emilio through the defense, but Coundoul was able to make the save. LaBrocca had a chance to break the deadlock with a hopeful shot, but Crayton came up with an easy save.

In the second half, Cooke had the first quality chance but was unable to flickthe ball past Crayton. Moreno almost brought the home team ahead when he wet 1-on-1 with Coundoul, but the keeper came out big and deflected the shot over the crossbar. Moreno would continue to be dangerous until Gibbs did a heavy tackle on the forward and inflicted him with an injury. The United captian would stay in and be taken down by Ihemelu inside the box. With regular penalty kick taker Moreno out, Emilio stepped up to the spot and blasted the ball into the bottom right corner of the net.

From Manager Okils
"It was a tough game. It was my first game in charge, so I'm still getting used to calling all the shots. I am grateful for the team to play through my inexperience, even though we unfortunately lost Jaime to an injury. Unfortunately, this is part of the sport. But on the positive side, Jaime led the team to 3 points."

[Konoha7]

Moreno out for 9 days
The Medical staff at DC United have announced that captian Jaime Moreno has suffered a groin strain and will be out until April 24.

[Konoha7]

Toronto FC ( 0-1-0 ) v. DC United ( 1-0-0 )

Toronto FC Lineup

Sutton
Wynne-----Velez-----Marshall-----Brennan
Robinson
Ricketts------------------------------Dunivant
Guevara
Ruiz----------Barrett

DC United Lineup

Crayton
Namoff-----McTavish-----Peralta-----Burch
Simms
Olsen------------------------------Fred
Gallardo
Quaranta----------Emilio

[MorinKAshi 80]

Good luck agaisnt Toronto FC!
3-1 to you.

[Konoha7]

Highlights
6:51 - Crayton dives to collect Barrett's header

13:01 - Velez tackles Olsen down from behind. He gets a red card! Toronto FC down to 10 men.
Toronto FC Substitution: James is Barrett out

17:43 - GOAL DC UNITED! Quaranta gets his first of the night and of the season. Sutton collected a cross by Fred. He tried to restart quickly by rolling the ball out, but he threw it to Quaranta who easily finished. 0-1 DC United

23:06 - Quaranta breaks through the defense, but Sutton deflects the shot wide

28:09 - GOAL TORONTO FC! Ruiz gets his first of the night. Ruiz made a run down the wing and cut in front of the net. He tried to chip Crayton, but the keeper made the initial save. McTavish headed out the ball, but Ruiz followed up and beat Crayton to the far net. 1-1

31:06 - Oh no! Olsen's injured!
DC United Substitution: Guerrero in Olsen out

45:00 - McTavish takes down Ruiz. Yellow card!

45:00 - Half Time Toronto FC 1 DC United 1

71:11 - DC United Substitution: Doe in Gallardo out
Thompson in Fred out
Toronto FC Substitution: Attakora-Gyan in Marshall out

76:51 - Attakora-Gyan takes Emilio down. Red Card! Toronto FC is down to 9 men

80:47 - James takes Emilio down inside the box. Penalty!

80:51 - GOAL DC UNITED! Doe gets his 1st of the night and of the season. Doe drilled the ball into the upper left corner of the net past Sutton who dove to his left. 1-2 DC United

88:58 - Wynne collides with Peralta. Yellow card for DC United. Wynne's injured!
Toronto FC Substitution: Dichio in Ruiz out

90:00 - Full Time Toronto FC 1 DC United 2

Man of the Match: Emilio
Goals: 0
Shots/Shots on Goal: 2/2

[Bart6]

I'll follow, but i hate DC!!

good luck

[footballannoyed]

well i dont like those live ones, but im glad to be able to read your reports afterwards.

[LFC_Dan]

Nice reports! Im followin

[MorinKAshi 80]

Alright! Good job with the win!
Good luck in the next match!

[Konoha7]

Originally Posted by Bart6

I'll follow, but i hate DC!!

good luck

You must be a New York fan. Boo you. GO DC UNITED

Originally Posted by footballannoyed

well i dont like those live ones, but im glad to be able to read your reports afterwards.

lol I do it both ways for people like you. but yeah i was at a homecoming dance so I couldn't to the Toronto post yet, but I will

Originally Posted by dannysyko

Nice reports! Im followin

Thanks

Originally Posted by MorinKAshi 80

Alright! Good job with the win!
Good luck in the next match!

I'll need it without Jaime or Benny

[Chelsea11]

wow, is everyone having homecoming tonight? lol, I know a ton of people that it tonight, I had mine last Saturday

[Konoha7]

Toronto FC 1 DC United 2
Toronto FC fought hard but couldn't overcome two red cards and the DC United offense as they fell 1-2 at home.

In the first half, Toronto had the opening chance on goal when Barrett tried to beat Crayton with a header, but the keeper was up to make the save. Toronto FC was left with 10 men when Velez stopped Olsen's run through the defense. Minutes later, Quaranta put the visitors ahead when he pounced on a mistake by Sutton and easily finished the ball into the net. Quaranta had a second chance minutes later but Sutton came up with a huge save. Toronto brought themselves level 30 minutes in when Ruiz ran down te wing of the defense. He crossed in front of the net and tried to chip Crayton, but the keeper made the save. McTavish tried to head the ball out, but Ruiz finished the ball into the net. To make it worse for DC United, Olsen was forced to leave the match with an injury.

In the second half, Attakora-Gyan came on for Marshall and was sent off 5 minutes after he came on due to a poor tackle on Emilio. Toronto FC's luck worsened when James brought Emilio down in the box. Doe stepped up and burried the ball into the upper left corner of the net. Nothing could be worse for the home team than losing Wynne to an injury minutes before the end of regulation play.

From Manager Okils
"Everyone was highly undisciplined. There was a surplus of yellow cards, red cards, fouls and penalties. It's good to see that we can come away with the 3 points in the end, but we didn't play as cleanly and fluently as we could. Losing Ben was highly unfortunate, but I have confidence that he will fully recover."