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<item><title><![CDATA[Classic rivals conclude First Kick weekend]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090320&amp;content_id=228439&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:34:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090320&amp;content_id=228439&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the marquee matchups in MLS history will conclude the opening weekend in First Kick 2009 when the Los Angeles Galaxy play host to D.C. United, as both teams will be looking to put disappointing 2008 campaigns behind them early on.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the marquee matchups in MLS history will conclude the opening weekend in First Kick 2009 when the Los Angeles Galaxy play host to D.C. United, as both teams will be looking to put disappointing 2008 campaigns behind them early on.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Team chemistry paramount for United]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090315&amp;content_id=225803&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:32:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090315&amp;content_id=225803&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[United boldly lured a plethora of South American talent before the 2008 season, highlighted by designated player and World Cup veteran Marcelo Gallardo, and made plans to contend for a host of honors both home and abroad. But what followed was more akin to a nightmare as injuries, underachievement and simple bad luck conspired to produce one of the most trying years in the club&#39;s existence.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[United boldly lured a plethora of South American talent before the 2008 season, highlighted by designated player and World Cup veteran Marcelo Gallardo, and made plans to contend for a host of honors both home and abroad. But what followed was more akin to a nightmare as injuries, underachievement and simple bad luck conspired to produce one of the most trying years in the club's existence.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United Newsstand -- Mar. 16]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090316&amp;content_id=226256&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:36:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090316&amp;content_id=226256&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Preview Quick Hits: D.C. United]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090315&amp;content_id=225804&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:55:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090315&amp;content_id=225804&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[United had big, bold plans for 2008, but very little went to plan over the course of a frustrating, exhausting season. The Black-and-Red are determined to make amends but have adopted a more low-key mentality this time around, blending proven commodities and youthful recruits with an emphasis on depth rather than star power.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[United had big, bold plans for 2008, but very little went to plan over the course of a frustrating, exhausting season. The Black-and-Red are determined to make amends but have adopted a more low-key mentality this time around, blending proven commodities and youthful recruits with an emphasis on depth rather than star power.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm </dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United salvage win in Charleston]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090314&amp;content_id=225677&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 22:47:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090314&amp;content_id=225677&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[After being outplayed during their first two games of the tournament, D.C. United claimed a 2-0 win over the USL First Division&#39;s Charleston Battery in the final game of the event at Blackbaud Stadium.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[After being outplayed during their first two games of the tournament, D.C. United claimed a 2-0 win over the USL First Division's Charleston Battery in the final game of the event at Blackbaud Stadium.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew Miller</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United complement skill with strength]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090313&amp;content_id=225380&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090313&amp;content_id=225380&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Over the years D.C. United squads have customarily adhered to a flowing, possession-oriented approach with creativity and movement inspired by Latin American imports, in terms of personnel as well as philosophy.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Over the years D.C. United squads have customarily adhered to a flowing, possession-oriented approach with creativity and movement inspired by Latin American imports, in terms of personnel as well as philosophy.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United's Fred hopes to recapture magic]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090313&amp;content_id=225339&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:59:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090313&amp;content_id=225339&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[His given name is Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, but when you&#39;re this creative on the soccer field you go by just one name -- Fred.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[His given name is Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, but when you're this creative on the soccer field you go by just one name -- Fred.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Andrew Miller</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[McTavish relishes utility role with United]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=223975&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:33:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=223975&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[The phrase &quot;jack of all trades, master of none&quot; ranks as one of the ultimate left-handed compliments, implying that versatility inherently limits the full pursuit of excellence.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The phrase "jack of all trades, master of none" ranks as one of the ultimate left-handed compliments, implying that versatility inherently limits the full pursuit of excellence.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United Newsstand -- Mar. 13]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090313&amp;content_id=225212&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:01:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090313&amp;content_id=225212&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C United Academy Update: March 12]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090312&amp;content_id=224679&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:52:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090312&amp;content_id=224679&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[For the U-18s, the weekend was a successful one as they won both their matches, yet the U-16s were unable to attain the same results, drawing against PDA on Saturday and losing against Match Fit on Sunday.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the U-18s, the weekend was a successful one as they won both their matches, yet the U-16s were unable to attain the same results, drawing against PDA on Saturday and losing against Match Fit on Sunday.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United Newsstand - March 12]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090312&amp;content_id=224642&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:11:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090312&amp;content_id=224642&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United issues statement]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=224143&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:50:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090311&amp;content_id=224143&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the club, D.C. United President Kevin Payne issued a statement Wednesday in regards to a local media report written Wednesday morning.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[On behalf of the club, D.C. United President Kevin Payne issued a statement Wednesday in regards to a local media report written Wednesday morning.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United welcome Carolina competition]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222371&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:01:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222371&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United are barely two weeks away from their 2009 season opener against the Los Angeles Galaxy, yet still find themselves dodging winter weather as preseason training winds to a close.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United are barely two weeks away from their 2009 season opener against the Los Angeles Galaxy, yet still find themselves dodging winter weather as preseason training winds to a close.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United acquire Josh Wicks from Galaxy]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090310&amp;content_id=223538&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:14:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090310&amp;content_id=223538&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Tuesday the club has acquired goalkeeper Josh Wicks from the Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Tuesday the club has acquired goalkeeper Josh Wicks from the Los Angeles Galaxy in exchange for a conditional pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United Newsstand - March 10]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090310&amp;content_id=223386&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:53:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090310&amp;content_id=223386&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Sueño MLS returns Sunday with live launch]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222285&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222285&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[This Sunday, March 8, the dream continues for thousands of aspiring young players around the nation as Major League Soccer and its participating teams unveil plans for Sue&ntilde;o MLS 2009.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[This Sunday, March 8, the dream continues for thousands of aspiring young players around the nation as Major League Soccer and its participating teams unveil plans for Sueño MLS 2009.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C United Academy Update: Mar. 6]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222314&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:37:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222314&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[The D.C. United Academy season continued with two games last weekend. The U16 and U18 sides faced local club Baltimore Bays.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D.C. United Academy season continued with two games last weekend. The U16 and U18 sides faced local club Baltimore Bays.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Rejuvenated Namoff excited to lead]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090304&amp;content_id=221586&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090304&amp;content_id=221586&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Bryan Namoff arrived in Washington with minimal fanfare back in 2001, a second-round SuperDraft pick out of little Bradley University, earmarked to provide depth on the outside of midfield. Eight years later, he&#39;s become a veritable institution at right back.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bryan Namoff arrived in Washington with minimal fanfare back in 2001, a second-round SuperDraft pick out of little Bradley University, earmarked to provide depth on the outside of midfield. Eight years later, he's become a veritable institution at right back.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United newsstand -- March 6]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222258&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:37:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222258&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Single-game tickets for first five matches on sale]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222240&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:47:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222240&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Friday that single-game tickets for the first five United home matches at RFK Stadium are now on sale. Single-game tickets begin at $22 for seating in the Spectator section, are $30 at the Premium level, $40 at the VIP level, and are available at the Mezzanine level for $50. Single game tickets for the rest of the season will go on sale at a later date.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Friday that single-game tickets for the first five United home matches at RFK Stadium are now on sale. Single-game tickets begin at $22 for seating in the Spectator section, are $30 at the Premium level, $40 at the VIP level, and are available at the Mezzanine level for $50. Single game tickets for the rest of the season will go on sale at a later date.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United to hold bone marrow drive]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222241&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:47:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090306&amp;content_id=222241&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Friday that it was teaming up with Soccer Unites Utah and DKMS Americas to host a bone marrow drive to help find a matching donor for Marcia Williams, wife of Real Salt Lake midfielder Andy Williams.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Friday that it was teaming up with Soccer Unites Utah and DKMS Americas to host a bone marrow drive to help find a matching donor for Marcia Williams, wife of Real Salt Lake midfielder Andy Williams.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[La Tribuna del D.C. United to debut Mar. 18]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090305&amp;content_id=221994&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:19:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090305&amp;content_id=221994&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Thursday the club&#39;s weekly Spanish-language radio program, &quot;La Tribuna del D.C. United,&quot; will debut for the 2009 season on Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m. on WZHF Continental Radio 1390 AM.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Thursday the club's weekly Spanish-language radio program, "La Tribuna del D.C. United," will debut for the 2009 season on Wednesday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m. on WZHF Continental Radio 1390 AM.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United sign defender Dejan Jakovic]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090227&amp;content_id=220252&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:38:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090227&amp;content_id=220252&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Friday the club has signed defender Dejan Jakovic. The 23-year old central defender comes to D.C. via a transfer from Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian First Division.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Friday the club has signed defender Dejan Jakovic. The 23-year old central defender comes to D.C. via a transfer from Red Star Belgrade of the Serbian First Division.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United newsstand -- March 3]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090303&amp;content_id=221301&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090303&amp;content_id=221301&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United Academy Update: Feb. 27]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090227&amp;content_id=220264&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:59:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090227&amp;content_id=220264&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[The D.C. United Academy continued the 2009 season with a trip up to Pennsylvania for U-18 and U-16 matches against FC Delco and PA Classics.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[The D.C. United Academy continued the 2009 season with a trip up to Pennsylvania for U-18 and U-16 matches against FC Delco and PA Classics.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Learning curve steep for D.C. rookies]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219618&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:14:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219618&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Some have arrived bearing international resumes, high expectations and guaranteed contracts. Others are unheralded trialists just trying to snag a precious roster spot.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Some have arrived bearing international resumes, high expectations and guaranteed contracts. Others are unheralded trialists just trying to snag a precious roster spot.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United newsstand -- Feb. 27]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090227&amp;content_id=220143&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:20:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090227&amp;content_id=220143&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United newsstand -- Feb. 26]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090226&amp;content_id=219988&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:28:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090226&amp;content_id=219988&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United sign Mawate Ange N'Silu]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219661&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:32:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219661&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[ D.C. United announced Tuesday the club has signed forward Mawate Ange N&#39;Silu. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[ D.C. United announced Tuesday the club has signed forward Mawate Ange N'Silu. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United waive Joe Vide]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219658&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:27:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219658&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Tuesday the club has waived midfielder Joe Vide.  The 24-year old made thirteen first team appearances for D.C over seven months with the club last season. 
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United announce details for 2009 Kick-off Luncheon]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219669&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:07:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090224&amp;content_id=219669&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United and its charitable arm, United for D.C., announced Tuesday the Annual Kick-off Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, March 24 at 12:00 p.m.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United and its charitable arm, United for D.C., announced Tuesday the Annual Kick-off Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, March 24 at 12:00 p.m.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United focus on defensive chemistry]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090219&amp;content_id=218830&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:17:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090219&amp;content_id=218830&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[As D.C. United&#39;s technical staff work their way through the &#39;to-do list&#39; for their 2009 squad makeover, one pressing item remains a very open question, however: improving the stability and rigidity of a defense that ranked second-worst in Major League Soccer last season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[As D.C. United's technical staff work their way through the 'to-do list' for their 2009 squad makeover, one pressing item remains a very open question, however: improving the stability and rigidity of a defense that ranked second-worst in Major League Soccer last season.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United newsstand - Feb. 20]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090220&amp;content_id=218894&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090220&amp;content_id=218894&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog world are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA['One that got away' returns to D.C. fold]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090218&amp;content_id=218529&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:14:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090218&amp;content_id=218529&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Between new stadium developments and the return of former star Christian Gomez, there&#39;s been plenty for D.C. United fans to buzz about as the 2009 season opener approaches. The reacquisition of a unique playmaker and former league MVP certainly deserves its share of attention, but another, less-heralded arrival to the United engine room could pay important dividends this year as well.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Between new stadium developments and the return of former star Christian Gomez, there's been plenty for D.C. United fans to buzz about as the 2009 season opener approaches. The reacquisition of a unique playmaker and former league MVP certainly deserves its share of attention, but another, less-heralded arrival to the United engine room could pay important dividends this year as well.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United Newsstand - Feb. 19]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090219&amp;content_id=218634&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:54:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090219&amp;content_id=218634&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Zach Wells retires from Major League Soccer]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090217&amp;content_id=218206&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:42:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090217&amp;content_id=218206&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Tuesday that goalkeeper Zach Wells has retired from professional soccer.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Tuesday that goalkeeper Zach Wells has retired from professional soccer.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United Newsstand - Feb. 18]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090218&amp;content_id=218373&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090218&amp;content_id=218373&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Find out what the print and blog worlds are saying about all things D.C. United in the newest edition of the D.C. United Newsstand.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[D.C. United stadium bill introduced]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090216&amp;content_id=218038&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:32:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090216&amp;content_id=218038&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Monday, D.C. United Executive Chairman Victor MacFarlane and club President Kevin Payne joined County Executive Jack Johnson, and Prince George&#39;s legislative delegation chairs Sen. Anthony Muse and Del. Melony Griffith to announce the introduction of legislation authorizing a new stadium for D.C. United in Prince George&#39;s County.  
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<item><title><![CDATA[United happy to have Gomez back]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090214&amp;content_id=217886&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:25:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090214&amp;content_id=217886&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United&#39;s locker room was the site of a happy homecoming Friday as Christian Gomez, one of the team&#39;s biggest stars in recent memory, was once again handed the keys to the D.C. attack after a year of exile in Colorado.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United's locker room was the site of a happy homecoming Friday as Christian Gomez, one of the team's biggest stars in recent memory, was once again handed the keys to the D.C. attack after a year of exile in Colorado.]]></content:encoded>
<dc:creator>Charles Boehm</dc:creator>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Stadium press conference Monday]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090212&amp;content_id=217649&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:47:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090212&amp;content_id=217649&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[Sen. Muse and Del. Griffith have introduced legislation that will enable D.C. United, the most successful professional soccer club in American history, to move to Maryland and work with the Maryland Stadium Authority to build a stadium. ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[Sen. Muse and Del. Griffith have introduced legislation that will enable D.C. United, the most successful professional soccer club in American history, to move to Maryland and work with the Maryland Stadium Authority to build a stadium. ]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[Gomez returns to D.C. United]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090209&amp;content_id=216760&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:41:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090209&amp;content_id=216760&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Monday former MLS MVP Christian Gomez is set to return to D.C. for his second stint with the club.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Monday former MLS MVP Christian Gomez is set to return to D.C. for his second stint with the club.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[RFK Stadium to host U.S. vs. Costa Rica Qualifier]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090211&amp;content_id=217344&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:22:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090211&amp;content_id=217344&amp;vkey=pr_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United, in conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Federation, have announced RFK Stadium will host the U.S. Men&#39;s National Team on October 14 in a World Cup qualification match versus Costa Rica.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United, in conjunction with the U.S. Soccer Federation, have announced RFK Stadium will host the U.S. Men's National Team on October 14 in a World Cup qualification match versus Costa Rica.]]></content:encoded>
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<item><title><![CDATA[United announce preseason schedule update]]></title><link>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090209&amp;content_id=216545&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:40:00 -0400</pubDate><guid>http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20090209&amp;content_id=216545&amp;vkey=news_dcu&amp;fext=.jsp&amp;team=t103</guid><description><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Monday the remainder of the club&#39;s plans for the 2009 preseason. The team will spend a week in Puerto Rico from Feb. 18-25 as part of their preparation for the upcoming MLS season.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[D.C. United announced Monday the remainder of the club's plans for the 2009 preseason. The team will spend a week in Puerto Rico from Feb. 18-25 as part of their preparation for the upcoming MLS season.]]></content:encoded>
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