Does anyone know if United have managed to get a SOUL in training or a visa or a developmental contract at least?

WHAT ABOUT BOCA GOFF?????

IF A HAD BOCA NEWS, I WOULD REPORT IT. WHY ARE WE YELLING?

How long does it take to get a work visa usually? Is he worth the final roster spot?

The return call I was awaiting for came in: DCU was approached about a Boca friendly, but it's not going to happen.

sorry and thank you i wasnt yelling btw

to bad that would sell out rfk easily

As I said in a separate thread yesterday, GMU should name its stadium after Gordon Bradley.

Does GMU have a women's soccer hall of fame? If not, why not? They have a national championship (the only one in the '80s not to go to the Albicelestes of Chapel Hill), several other trips to the Final Four, and numerous All-Americans to their name, albeit none of the above in the past decade or more.

Is there anyone associated with the current GMU men's or women's program who is likely to be a candidate for anyone's hall of fame in the future? The younger Adu, perhaps, if he progresses?

Boca could want to play a friendly against another team? say Atletico Madrid? They are both going to be in this side of the world, why not play in good old RFK!

http://www.univision.com/content/content.jhtml?chid=4&schid=0&secid=3561&cid=672192

to bad that would sell out rfk easily

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nah. they were here in 2002 and drew 15,000.

Any chance Benny is coming to Durham ("The City of Medicine")?

I think Riqulme was even here for that game, it was the most boring game ever. I still can't believe DC was able to get a draw. OUR TEAM was pathetic in those days. Boca was just as bad

I guess it's fair, Ben went up 95 one way, he should go back the other. Was he in a soft cast or brace Thursday?

ES drew 22K, I wonder how many GT would draw... Upper bowl would have to be opened up for sure.

So if McTavish, Peralta and Mediate all aren't ready for the next game (unlikely, but...) who is the next defender in a four man line? Kirk-Namoff-Martinez-Burch? Namoff-P. Carroll-Martinez-Burch? Or do we go three in the back with Simms and Stratford in midfield?

Thats too bad about Boca not being able to play us. They stated that in the article they were going to play in the RFK, do you know if they will play anyone else beyond us during their US tour? Will they even come to the Nations Captial even?

Oh man, Boca would be awesome. I hope they make it happen some other time. That's cool that at least they were interested.

Correction i meant to say they were going to play in Washington DC not RFK.

The game against boca was played in the middle of summer in what felt like 120 degrees. Besides the Chivas USA game a few years ago, it was the hottest i've ever been at RFK. Pretty sure I got heat stroke.

I'll be the first to prognosticate:
1) Benny's laid up for the season. I hate the idea of it and I hope he's able to get something done to return to the game, but I just have a feeling it won't happen this year.

2) Doe will start for Emilio the first game he's available. Even if it's just a half to get his legs under him, it's a signal. Emilio needs to think about how much he wants that starting position. Emilio started poorly last year, too, so I'm not writing him off, but he needs to start producing.

Anyone watching that red team versus that blue team in that European soccer tournament thing? They really need more creative and varied uniforms in Europe. They're so plain and boring unlike MLS.

//if only BS weren't down.

I'm with Beaker on the Benny thing, and it is an ominous sign for the season, I'm afraid. If Ben Olsen can't fight through an injury, you know its bad. He's as tough as Josh Gros, aka as tough as the skin on a cowboy's a$$.

We had better find a leader, quick, who can grab this team by the shirt and pull it forward. I don't know if Simms is tempermentally suited to it, but if I were Tommy, I'd be having the "to whom much is given, much is asked" talk with the Panther right now.

I think sitting Emilio to send a message would be a good thing. He knows that if he wants that DP slot next year we got from the Rapids or if he wants a healthy contract in Mexico or elsewhere, he needs to step up big time.

sitruc: the colors are appropriate because half the EPL teams are nicknamed "Reds" and half are nicknamed "Blues." The third half are nicknamed "Whites."

If we really were good enough or had the desire to "play Boca"
a step in the right direction would have been advancing in the CCC.
Good to see DC is doing something to light a fire under Emilio's lazy bum.
Go Doe!
Shoulda just signed Cezar(sp?). I guess everyone's expectations about #11 were much higher.
Does Cech just keep adding on to his head gear?
Soon it'll be a Football helmet...

I-270,

Three halves? Do you work for a subprime lender? Ha ha. You're right though..

Back to bidnizz...

Goff mentioned awhile back that Benny's ankle was "bone rubbing against bone." That means his cartilage is gone. Cartilage has very little to none resident blood flow, which is why it takes forever for cartilage to heal. It worst cases (like a friend of mine) the cartilage almost dies and you must essentially not use the joint for months and months. Any stress or sports and the cartilage could die completely and then you are proper F-ed.

I am betting Benny is facing this worst case scenario. He went from team doc, to at least specialists, national team doc, etc. You can't grow cartilage in a lab. Neither can you transplant from a cadaver.

KUYT scores!

I knew it'd be Kuyt.

Reds scored. ;)

United tiene miedo. Teman a Boca.

Como que no tienen fecha en el calendario? Como?

Maricas.

Diego,

Come now. Don't be so harsh on us. The summer is when DCU's season is. It is difficult for us to find time to throw in exhibition games during the summer.

Now, maybe if you promised to play, that would be another story...

What's the over/under on whether Olsen will hang up his boots this year? I get the feeling we're going to see him retire.

I too think Benny's days are numbered. :(

He's had ankle problems ever since his trip to Forest and has never fully recovered. At least he's had as good of a soccer career as any American could have hoped for... MLS Cups, International tournaments, Rookie of the Year, World Cup appearances, Olympic games.

I do hold out hope that he's back this season, but I don't know how much longer he's going to be able to keep playing.

Maricas.

Posted by: Diego M. | April 22, 2008 3:29 PM

You musta been looking in the mirror typing that because that only applies to Boca Fans. ;D

Ja ja ja.

Yo juego, sin problemas. Solo me falta un poco de "animo" - o sea, un desayuno colombiano, y un almuerzo colombiano, y un postre colombiano. Lo mas puro, mejor!

Un toquecito del caballito y chau! Listo!

Yo le meto seis goles al cadaver que tienen en la porteria...

I can't believe that there has not yet been a single recommendation for a barbecue joint for Olsen to check out. Are people trying to imply that the food along I-95 north of Baltimore is better than that in Carolina?

I stopped at a truck stop/strip club along I-95 five years ago. I wouldn't recommend it.

Diego=
I would hook you up with whatever it takes to get you on the field, only I'd feel bad when your doughey out-of-shape self keeled over after jogging out to the center circle.

Liverpool is about to close out a rather uninspiring 1-0 over Chelski. Should of done better at home, but both teams looked off. Drogba and Torres both slow and without their normal killer touch.

Red scored again...

???

jgildea, the evil laugh I just had when I read your last two comments really scared the people who just entered the room.

So, Chelsea gets an undeserved tie, as Riise really botches his clearance. Why he didn't just try to bring it down I don't know. What I"m wondering is why there 5 minutes of added time?

Also, what's all this talk of Boca coming (or not coming) to DC? Is Fulham letting him go? We could use his goals.

Five minutes, Dougie Fresh.

I have just legislation to outlaw the Soviet Union. We begin bombing in five minutes.

Five minutes....

Unbelieveable!
Oh, and Sitruc... You are an a**, but that was funny.
So much for Riise being the strong experienced sub off the bench. Fire Rafa!

I am not.

I wasn't sure about the 5 minutes either. I thought that was a pretty boring match and stopped paying attention to the time so it would go by faster. Maybe the officials did as well. As much as I dislike Chelsea, I didn't mind seeing that happen since I knew it would screw up all of the match reports that were completed after the first goal was scored.

Oh goodie. Tommy Smith's penetrating analysis.

I'd rather watch United-Boca in 90-degree, high-humidity RFK than Liverpool-Chelsea any day. England's two-year domination of the CL semifinals is not producing high-quality soccer - just ugly stalemates. I pray Barça wins this year. They'll need all the help they can get.

Oh, and Sitruc... You are an a**, but that was funny. Posted by: jgildea | April 22, 2008 4:46 PM

I hate how Smyth spells Smith. It's more annoying than the one million and five spellings of Ashley.

USA vs Argentina tix arrived today!

Really doesn't look good for Olsen at all. Bone on bone is beyond bad, its irreparable. Looks like DCU will be shopping for a real outside mid during the August transfer.

Goff - if Olsen retires, how does not affect the salary cap? Especially if he never suits up this year?

I think it was only four extra minutes but everyones jaws were laying on the floor and the clock just kept running. It was after all the end of the game and everyone was a little stunned.
that makes me feel a little better about Peralta's own goal. Riise sure knows how to crap the bed don't he.
Dang Gingers...

I was at the DCU-Boca game, at RFK in high humidity and it was much worse than that game, believe me.

The news was bad for Benny leading up to this new direction he is taking on the I-95. I think at best we can hope is that he can be back for playoffs. Even if he is a sub, he will bring that fighting spirit that is infectious, and what we love best about him. I think the worse case scenario is that he is heading for a front office job...

LETS GO CAPS!!!!!!!!

Ah!!! I hope that Boca and DC can iron something out for this summer....I read this story elsewhere and was really hoping that they could get a match to work.

griffin1108,

Bone-on-bone? Source?

are the caps blacked out here? They are supposed to be on Ch 241 and are not.

Really doesn't look good for Olsen at all. Bone on bone is beyond bad, its irreparable. Looks like DCU will be shopping for a real outside mid during the August transfer.

Goff - if Olsen retires, how does not affect the salary cap? Especially if he never suits up this year?

Posted by: griffin1108 | April 22, 2008 5:01 PM
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Matias Donnet. Get him back. NOW!

My program guide hasn't always been right, but the Caps are on Comcast SportsNet here. I don't know where "here" is for you and unfortunately I don't think the game is national.

Off the wall question of the week:

Is Francis Doe related to former Liberian leader Samuel Doe?

I wish our DCU strikers could finish like Riise!

Remember, in Liverpool they break in to the players mansions for kicks, to nick a few things (cars, jewels, cash)...imagine what they will do to Riise'e house, or his Aston Martin.

I need to fold up and heirloom my Riise shirt...I fear the guy has done in his Liverpool career. It will be a long time before the Kop forgives that one.

I wish our DCU strikers could finish like Riise!

Remember, in Liverpool they break in to the players mansions for kicks, to nick a few things (cars, jewels, cash)...imagine what they will do to Riise'e house, or his Aston Martin.

I need to fold up and heirloom my Riise shirt...I fear the guy has done in his Liverpool career. It will be a long time before the Kop forgives that one.

I wish our DCU strikers could finish like Riise!

Remember, in Liverpool they break in to the players mansions for kicks, to nick a few things (cars, jewels, cash)...imagine what they will do to Riise'e house, or his Aston Martin.

I need to fold up and heirloom my Riise shirt...I fear the guy has done in his Liverpool career. It will be a long time before the Kop forgives that one.

You do realize, don't you, that we have exchanged a moose for a deer? Doesn't the headline "DC United sends Moose to Canada; signs Doe" just write iteself?

You do realize, don't you, that we have exchanged a moose for a deer? Doesn't the headline "DC United sends Moose to Canada; signs Doe" just write iteself? Perhaps we should try to sign Josh Wolf(f).

You do realize, don't you, that we have exchanged a moose for a deer? Doesn't the headline "DC United sends Moose to Canada; signs Doe" just write iteself? Perhaps we should try to sign Josh Wolf(f).

Sorry for the triple posting, above---I would hit "submit" but nothing seemed to happen.

Good luck in NC, Ben.

El Salvador vs. Guatemala should actually be a good game. Any indication of the ticket prices and if season ticket holders can claim their normal seats?

Let's go Flyers!

Please let Ben Olsen be ok!! This was going to be the year we win MLS Cup before he retires.

Steve, you ought to do a story on the list of United players who have been injured, only to have their "repairs" end up worse than the original injury.

El Salvador vs. Guatemala should actually be a good game. Any indication of the ticket prices and if season ticket holders can claim their normal seats?

Posted by: Southeasterner | April 23, 2008 8:37 AM
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Is United involved in the staging of this event in any way? If not, then one's relationship to United (as a season ticket holder or otherwise) will probably be irrelevant.

Southeasterner

na bro you can't but the tickets are only like 40 bucks