by Dr. Gonzo on September 4, 2008
Dr. Gonzo Reporting,
Finally, a night for celebration! It had been 4 years since United held a major trophy when it defeated Kansas City to win the MLS CUP. Four long year of promising talent, star acquisitions, but sadly no hardware.
D.C.’s 2-1 victory last night over the Charleston Battery was a testament to the coaching staffs’ ability to work with what they have. United has been ravished by injuries all year, using countless formations on offense and defense. Two stars that managed to stay healthy most of the year were the two Brazilians Fred and Luciano Emilio.
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by Dr. Gonzo on September 2, 2008
Dr. Gonzo Reporting,
United will attempt to grab it’s first trophy of the year tomorrow night at RFK. At stake is the US Open Cup’s Dewar trophy. Standing in United’s way are the Charleston Battery who play in the USL’s first division, considered by many a minor league team.
United have been notoriously poor in US Open Cup play in recent years instead focusing more on the regular season. After an early flame out in group play in both the Superliga and CONCACAF Champions Cup tournaments, DC refocused its goal. This is the most realistic chance for DC to grab a trophy, their only other chance being an MLS title.
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by Dr. Gonzo on August 11, 2008
Liverpool star Ryan Babel fights for a ball with former Terp Maurice Edu
Dr. Gonzo Reporting,
I spent my weekend sports free at a musical hideaway in Baltimore, MD. I was one of the thousands of vagabond concert goers at the Virgin Mobile Fest. For me it truly was an eclectic mix of old, reunited and fresh music acts that kept me in a melodic trance, which rejuvenated my mind, spirit and soul.
When the concert was finally over on Sunday night, I had an instant craving for Sports action, luckily I had set my DVR to tape the mornings Olympic events. What I saw when I got home was an instant classic match, pitting a European powerhouse against a US side with endless potential.
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by Dr. Gonzo on July 31, 2008
Dr. Gonzo Reporting,
DC United aquired Honduran international Ivan Guerro, via a trade with the San Jose Earthquakes.
The Earthquakes will receive a partial allocation for the 30yr old midfielder. Guerro will be able to suit up for United this Saturday against the Kansas City Wizards, but will not be able to play in the US Open Cup, since he already suited up for the Earthquake in the same tournament earlier this year.
United General Manager Dave Kasper was qouted as saying, “Ivan is a great fit for our style of play, and we look forward to his contributions to our club.”
Geurro’s has national team experience as well, gaining 79 caps with the Honduran National team. This signing comes on the heals of the recent news that Marcello Gallardo, the talented Mid fielder, will be out for awhile as he undergoes hernia Surgery.
