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Don’t be surprised if DC United are sold–and moved

Where there is smoke…? A recent report about D.C. United seeking new “investment partners” did not set off alarm bells among Major League Soccer fans in the nation’s capital. But it probably should have, as an ASN Op-Ed column argues.

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DC United discussions»

Welcome to the newest feature on ASN, as we seek to further integration of the world’s soccer community (look out BigSoccer). These discussions are specific to DC United. For general topics go here.

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  • Jonny Boy: That was 2008. the 2009 season was filled with the 3-5-2. Soehn used the 4-4-2 seldomly. Olsen was on the…
  • Jay!: Perkins may have improved, but he's still behind Keller and Friedel as well in terms of “Best…
  • Jason: So when we ran a backline of Burch-Janicki-MacTavish-Namoff to end 2008 and Burch-Jakovic-James-Namoff (later…
  • Jonny Boy: A) Just because Hanhnemann is in Europe doesn't make him automatic #3 goalkeeper. He's good but…
  • Jason: A) Being called into Nat camps doesn't put him above The Big Three. I'd say he's #4 right now, so…

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    United keeps hopes undampened by the rain, 1-0»

    DC United snapped a three game losing streak and kept their slim playoff hopes alive with an opportunistic 1-0 win over the Columbus Crew on a cold, rainy night at RFK Stadium. Luciano Emilio capitalized on one of the precious few chances United could muster, finishing a nifty combination play with Boyzzz Khumalo just past the quarter hour mark of a first half.