U.S. women lose again

The Americans conceded the most goals in program history, falling to Denmark 5-3 at the Algarve Cup.

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U.S. women lose again

U.S. women lose again

The Americans conceded the most goals in program history, falling to Denmark 5-3 at the Algarve Cup.

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s options

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s options

Aron Johannsson strengthened his claim for a World Cup starting job with a pair of goals for AZ Alkmaar. Jose Torres also scored abroad.

Crew 3, United 0

Crew 3, United 0

D.C. United’s 2014 campaign picked up where last year’s left off: with a one-sided home loss to Columbus.

D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew

D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew

After winning just three matches last year, D.C. United opens the 2014 MLS season against the Columbus Crew at RFK Stadium.

United ready to get it started

United ready to get it started

The team has been rebuilt almost entirely after last season’s disaster, and its MLS campaign starts tonight at RFK vs. Columbus.

MLS will use replacement refs

MLS will use replacement refs

Major League Soccer will utilize replacement referees after the officiating union and management failed to settle a labor dispute on the eve of the season openers.

U.S. unbeaten streak ends at 43

U.S. unbeaten streak ends at 43

Sweden defeats the U.S. women’s national team, 1-0, at Algarve Cup.

Previewing the 2014 MLS season

Previewing the 2014 MLS season

MLS kicks off its 19th season this weekend, and The Post’s Steven Goff takes a look at what to expect.

United hands Johnson big raise before opener

United hands Johnson big raise before opener

Eddie Johnson becomes D.C. United’s highest-paid player after signing a Designated Player contract worth up to $650,000 annually.

Neymar makes pitch invader’s day

Neymar makes pitch invader’s day

When a 7-year-old ran onto the soccer pitch after Brazil’s game, the superstar scooped him up and treated him like soccer royalty.

United, Johnson nearing deal

United, Johnson nearing deal

D.C. United is about to make U.S. national team forward Eddie Johnson an MLS designated player.

Videos: U.S. men lose, women tie

Videos: U.S. men lose, women tie

The U.S. women’s national team began the Algarve Cup with a 1-1 draw with Japan, while the men’s squad lost to Ukraine, 2-0, in a friendly.

Still waiting for spring

Still waiting for spring

The latest snowstorm has altered tryouts, forced practices indoors and delayed the start of the spring sports season for most area athletes.

United is seeking a dry run ahead of opener

United is seeking a dry run ahead of opener

D.C.’s soccer team has looked high and low for snow-free practice fields ahead of its season opener.

D.C. United news and notes

D.C. United news and notes

Three days and counting until D.C. United opens the 2014 MLS season against the Columbus Crew at RFK Stadium.

U.S.-Ukraine soccer friendly: TV schedule

U.S.-Ukraine soccer friendly: TV schedule

For American team, game is a World Cup warmup. Ukrainian team plays with homeland violence on its mind.

MLS refs, management at impasse

MLS refs, management at impasse

Major League Soccer and the referees’ union remain far apart in efforts to reach a collective bargaining agreement before the season openers this weekend.

Boswell past sideshow, steps into spotlight

Boswell past sideshow, steps into spotlight

Bobby Boswell returns to D.C. United with a mature outlook, and he’ll be expected to be a team leader.

Ukraine’s political strife affects sports

Ukraine’s political strife affects sports

The political crisis in Ukraine is affecting more than the the country’s international relations — it’s also affecting its soccer and hockey seasons.

Wednesday friendlies: TV, live streams

Wednesday friendlies: TV, live streams

On last FIFA fixture date before World Cup, several friendlies available for viewing, including USA-Ukraine, France-Netherlands, Mexico-Nigeria.

‘Adele Dazeem’ takes the Internet by storm thanks to John Travolta

‘Adele Dazeem’ takes the Internet by storm thanks to John Travolta

Plus, learn what weird sandwich toppings some people are requesting at Subway (hint: it’s not Fritos!) in this snow-day edition of Blog Log.

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s options

American Top 40: Klinsmann’s options

As a Euro-dominated U.S. squad prepares for Ukraine, DaMarcus Beasley and Terrence Boyd scored in Mexico and Austria respectively.

D.C. United wins preseason title

D.C. United wins preseason title

In the final tuneup for the MLS season, D.C. United earned a 2-2 draw with the Seattle Sounders. Fabian Espindola and Perry Kitchen scored.

United upbeat as regular season nears

United upbeat as regular season nears

With an overhauled roster, Coach Ben Olsen and Co. close out the preseason with a draw vs. Seattle.

Spain coming to FedEx Field

Spain coming to FedEx Field

Spain will play El Salvador and D.C. United will face the Columbus Crew in a FedEx Field doubleheader on June 7.

Soccer Outsider previews D.C. United

United should be remarkably competent this year. Admirably mediocre. Maybe even reasonably good.

U.S. national team roster

U.S. national team roster

Juergen Klinsmann selected almost exclusively European-based players for the national team’s friendly vs. Ukraine in Cyprus March 5.

RFK Stadium groundskeeper has seen it all

RFK Stadium groundskeeper has seen it all

Over 50 years as groundskeeper, Willie Leak estimates that he has worked nearly 2,000 events, including 18 D.C. United seasons.

D.C. United 1, Charleston Battery 1

D.C. United 1, Charleston Battery 1

United conceded the equalizer on the last touch of the match of a 1-1 draw with third-division Charleston Battery. Video and notes ...

United plays to a preseason draw

United plays to a preseason draw

Davy Arnaud scores for D.C. United, but the Charleston Battery finds the equalizer on the game’s final touch.

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