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Training report: Beep test & media appearances
dcunited.com
January 26, 2011 1:15 PM
BEEP TESTAh, the dreaded beep test. Today's session at Greenbelt Sportsplex included the infamous fitness test for the entire squad. The beep test is often used by teams at the start of pre-season to gauge each athlete's fitness level coming into camp. Today's examination saw four players in...
VIDEO: Ethan White interview
The rookie defender and D.C. United Academy product is eager to start his pro career
dcunited.com
January 25, 2011 9:30 PM
The rookie defender and D.C. United Academy product is eager to start his pro career and excited to play for head coach Ben Olsen.
Optimism reigns in D.C. United's preseason
Young squad aims to gel with hopes of turnaround in 2011
MLSsoccer.com
January 25, 2011 7:33 PM
WASHINGTON – Every preseason camp in MLS is usually accompanied with a tinge of optimism, and the vibe around D.C. United is no different as preparations for 2011 get underway.Players reported for preseason last Friday and, after a weekend of fitness testing and physicals, began training indoors at...
MLS clubs turning to academies for players
FC Dallas lead batch of teams taking advantage of Home Grown rule
MLSsoccer.com
January 25, 2011 6:03 PM
In the past four years, the methods of developing talent in the United States have seen drastic changes. Most MLS teams have academy programs of various shapes and sizes up and running, and 27 players produced through these academies have signed Home Grown deals.This week, Maryland midfielder Matt...
Armchair Analyst: US came up short
Besides a few bright spots, the Nats failed to impress vs. Chile
MLSsoccer.com
January 24, 2011 3:33 PM
There are several different ways to look at a performance like the United States’ 1-1 draw with Chile Saturday night.First, there is the fact that you always play to win. That’s the point of sport, the point of competition, and by that measure, the US came up short. And it wasn’t just on the...
Training report: day one in the books
Black-and-Red open training at Greenbelt Sportsplex
dcunited.com
January 24, 2011 2:45 PM
Washington, DC
DAY ONEAfter a weekend of testing and conditioning at George Mason University, D.C. United held its first official training session on Monday morning at the Greenbelt Sportsplex in Glenn Dale, Md. On the turf inside the cozy indoor facility, the Black-and-Red began ball work and small-sided...
Five questions with Dax McCarty
The D.C. United, US mid aims to make the 2014 World Cup team
MLSsoccer.com
January 24, 2011 2:33 PM
Dax McCarty played a starring role in the United States national team's 1-1 draw against Chile on Saturday night, showing the tenacity and touch that had many questioning why FC Dallas left him unprotected in the Expansion Draft. McCarty – now with D.C. United – knows the middle of the field is a...
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Charleston, SC
Standings
| Club | PTS | GP | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Red Bulls | 51 | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Columbus Crew | 50 | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 |
| Kansas City Wizards | 39 | 30 | 11 | 13 | 6 |
| Chicago Fire | 36 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
| Toronto FC | 35 | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 |
| New England Revolution | 32 | 30 | 9 | 16 | 5 |
| Philadelphia Union | 31 | 30 | 8 | 15 | 7 |
| D.C. United | 22 | 30 | 6 | 20 | 4 |
| Club | PTS | GP | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 59 | 30 | 18 | 7 | 5 |
| Real Salt Lake | 56 | 30 | 15 | 4 | 11 |
| FC Dallas | 50 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 14 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 48 | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Colorado Rapids | 46 | 30 | 12 | 8 | 10 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 46 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
| Houston Dynamo | 33 | 30 | 9 | 15 | 6 |
| Chivas USA | 28 | 30 | 8 | 18 | 4 |
