PODCAST- What’s up internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Dan and Rachael discuss the Supporter’s Shield debacle, and the potential for points per game to be the deciding factor for who makes the postseason. Then, the return of our DEFCON Rankings. We take the bottom 6 teams in each conference as nobody is truly eliminated from the postseason, and give our DEFCON … [Read more...] about LWSC Radio: Supporter’s Shield debacle, DEFCON ratings return
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D.C. United at Atlanta: Preview + TV/Streaming info
Getty Images Our United is looking to build on their improved play, and hopefully keep their slim playoff hopes alive D.C. United, looking to build on slow but sure recent improvement under interim coach Chad Ashton, is on the road this afternoon against Atlanta United. The Black-and-Red broke a nine-game winless run last weekend, and they’ll want to show that their last two … [Read more...] about D.C. United at Atlanta: Preview + TV/Streaming info
Recap: Rivas strikes in stoppage time, DCU wins 2-1 at Atlanta
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports A wild ending saw three goals scored in the final 15 minutes or so, keeping United in the hunt for an unlikely playoff berth After both teams struggled to turn intent into genuine chances, a late show saw D.C. United stun Atlanta United 2-1 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium this afternoon. Russell Canouse’s 77th minute goal appeared to be enough for … [Read more...] about Recap: Rivas strikes in stoppage time, DCU wins 2-1 at Atlanta
Friday Freedom Kicks: Dunn to Portland, Ozil to DCU rumors are back, and more
Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports We’re bidding farewell to a true friend of American soccer Welcome to the rare afternoon Freedom Kicks. Why afternoon? Well your old pal Jason had a disaster of a night of sleep, and then had a couple of things to take care of, and suddenly it’s 2:30 and I’m just starting. Feel free to use this as a quasi-Saturday Freedom Kicks as well. But … [Read more...] about Friday Freedom Kicks: Dunn to Portland, Ozil to DCU rumors are back, and more
Believe it or not, D.C. United is still in the playoff hunt
This could be DCU leaping over the red line, please respect the visual metaphor | Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports No really, we can explain! With most teams looking at four games left in the standings, MLS’s Eastern Conference has sorted itself into three groups: the top four are all legitimately good, then there are two who are flawed but definitely going to the playoffs, and … [Read more...] about Believe it or not, D.C. United is still in the playoff hunt