Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Wayne Rooney’s reign starts with a win for the Black-and-Red. The season starts now. D.C. United went for a repeat of their last electric performance against Orlando City SC, winning 2-1. D.C. scored both goals in stoppage time. It's been just under a month since D.C. United and Orlando City SC squared off at Exploria Stadium. While … [Read more...] about A masterclass in mentality and character: two stoppage-time goals secure the win for D.C. United over Orlando City, 2-1
Monday Freedom Kicks: DCU/Spirit/Loudoun, Euros & more
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports And a really excellent documentary. My position on Sunday night games is clear, it sucks for link posts! Recaps of D.C. United’s 2-1 win over Orlando City by us and WaPo. Mane Land with the other end. It was fun, particularly when this guy scores your game-winner. Also, PLEASE COME BACK: @WayneRooney Wins vs Orlando— Paul Arriola … [Read more...] about Monday Freedom Kicks: DCU/Spirit/Loudoun, Euros & more
Recap: Loudoun give up 93rd minute goal in 1-0 loss
Courtesy Loudoun United FC Loudoun walk away again with late heartbreak. Loudoun United hoped to reverse fortunes from their midweek 6-1 loss facing a new opponent who were missing their most dangerous weapons. And despite some encouraging performances the end was the same, as a 93rd minute goal resulted in 1-0 heartbreak in front of 1,737 at Segra Field. Loudoun … [Read more...] about Recap: Loudoun give up 93rd minute goal in 1-0 loss
D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC: Preview, time, and how to watch
Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports It’s Wayne Rooney’s first match in charge! D.C. United gears up for significant changes as Wayne Rooney officially takes over as head coach for today’s match against Orlando. The Black-and-Red are looking to take points against Orlando City SC at home after issuing them a blistering defeat in Florida on July 4. With many new … [Read more...] about D.C. United vs. Orlando City SC: Preview, time, and how to watch
Recap: A lightning delay, a lot of goals, questionable refereeing, and the Spirit’s eighth draw
Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports If I speak... A weird and wacky game of soccer broke out in Cary, NC as the North Carolina Courage equalized three times to earn a 3-3 draw with the Washington Spirit. The match involved a lightning delay, two braces, and a refereeing decision that confused everyone. Trinity Rodman scored a brace and Tara McKeown got on the scoreboard, but it … [Read more...] about Recap: A lightning delay, a lot of goals, questionable refereeing, and the Spirit’s eighth draw