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United's stadium situation on front page of WashPo
by Dan Murphy on May 13, 2011 2:48 PM EDT
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Steve Goff got United's stadium situation onto the front page (A1!) of the Washington Post. For those who have been following the situation for years, it doesn't say anything groundbreaking, but if you want to hear what the general DC populace thinks, then the comments are a must read.
My impression is that DC residents are (a) skeptical about any plans for a new stadium and (b) misinformed about United's proposals, both of which are highly understandable. The Nationals deal has bred a lot of skepticism for pro sports and sports ownership both. If Will Chang is hoping for a groundswell of support for keeping DC in the District, it looks like it's going to have to start with die-hard United fans.
3 commentsThe Fullback Files: Oh, Those Clichéd Halves! | a DC United Match Reaction
Fullback's match reaction to the preseason game vs. TFC. Interesting allusion to total football. I like the thought of it, given how comfortable Jakovic, Pena, Wallace, and Graye are on the ball and how much they like to have a look upfield. I'd be more comfortable with it once Namoff and Simms are playing again, though.
Hoyos: the new Rossi?
by Dan Murphy on Feb 23, 2010 9:45 PM EST
on Black And Red United
After declining US U-20 invites to stay with his club, Estudiantes, Hoyos has decided to accept an Argentine U-20 invite. Looks like US fans are losing out on another young prodigy with dual citizenship. I don't think I'm too off base by saying that American fans harbor a lot of bitterness towards Giuseppe Rossi when he did what Hoyos is doing. But I wonder: is that really an appropriate response?
Players' strike more symbolic than useful?
Interesting perspective about the implications of a players' strike.
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