2011 D.C. United season
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The 2011 D.C. United
season was the club's 17th year of existence, their 16th season in Major League Soccer
, and their 16th consecutive season in the top-flight of American soccer. D.C. United will be trying to salvage a poor showing last season, finishing at the bottom of the MLS standings. The season covers the period of November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011.
Ahead of the preseason, then interim-head coach Ben Olsen
assumed head coaching duties, under a three-year contract for an undisclosed price. Olsen became the first head coach in franchise history to both play for and coach the squad. Upon retiring as a player on November 24, 2009 Olsen became an assistant coach under head coach Curt Onalfo
. On August 7, 2010 Olsen was named interim head coach after Onalfo was fired. Olsen finished the 2010 season with a 3-8-1 record. Several major offseason acquisions were made, in both the offense and defense. Notable signings included Charlie Davies
on loan, Perry Kitchen
, Dax McCarty
and Josh Wolff
. In the summer, a major trade was made when United traded McCarty to their Atlantic Cup rivals, New York Red Bulls, for Dwayne De Rosario
. During the MLS regular season, United regularly hovered in the middle of the league's overall table, frequently swapping positions barely in or outside of a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Ultimately, their playoff run ended in the 33rd week of the campaign, culminating a six match winless streak, that included five-consecutive losses.
Outside of MLS, the team failed to qualify for the third round proper of the U.S. Open Cup
for the first time since 2002
. In the qualification propers
, United lost 3–2 to New England Revolution
in the MLS qualification semifinals. Before the MLS regular season campaign, United participated in the preseason Carolina Challenge Cup
tournament, where the club defended
their 2010 title by recording a 2-0-1 record in the pre-season competition.
for a league record-tying third year.
Midway through the season, head coach Curt Onalfo
was fired and replaced by assistant coach, Ben Olsen
. As interim head coach Olsen led the club to a 3-8-1 record, which advanced them to a season total of 22 points over 30 games.
The team concluded the regular season on October 23, 2010 with a 3–2 loss at home against Toronto FC
. Club veteran, Jaime Moreno
, earned his 133rd regular season goal during the final match of his professional career. Moreno departed professional soccer as the MLS career scoring leader.
for a record fourth-consecutive year.
D.C. United's began the Major League Soccer regular season on March 19, 2011, when the club hosted the Columbus Crew
. Though the club earned a 3–1 victory against Columbus, United would only post one more victory throughout March and April, and consequently, fell towards the bottom of both the Eastern Conference and overall standings. Additionally, the chain of losses in April culminated with the club being eliminated during the U.S. Open Cup qualification propers. However, following their 4–1 league loss at Houston Dynamo
, United would go unbeaten in their next five matches, winning two games and drawing thrice.
During the summer, with United only losing three matches, and either winning or drawing their other league fixtures, the club ascended in the standings and eventually, into a position that offered a berth into the wildcard round of the playoffs. United held a spot within the league's top ten overall standings throughout July and August. By September, the luck faded as the club ran into a bit of a slump.
The slump continued into September and October, and as the club made up matches in hand, narrow losses ultimately doomed United in reaching the playoffs, as a club hit a five match losing streak. Upon their fourth-straight loss, United was ultimately eliminated from postseason contention with a 1–1 draw against Portland Timbers
on October 15.
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player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the league after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. D.C. United started 2011 ranked #3 on the allocation list and used its ranking to acquire Charlie Davies
. A ranking can be traded, provided that part of the compensation received in return is another club’s ranking.
on 17 February 2011 for use during the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and traded another spot to New York Red Bulls on 16 July 2011 for use during the remainder of the 2011 season. The remaining roster slots must belong to domestic players. For clubs based in the United States, a domestic player is either a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident (green card holder) or the holder of other special status (e.g., refugee or asylum status).
As of 12 February, United have 21 American players on their roster. This is the most of any MLS club.
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
season was the club's 17th year of existence, their 16th season in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
, and their 16th consecutive season in the top-flight of American soccer. D.C. United will be trying to salvage a poor showing last season, finishing at the bottom of the MLS standings. The season covers the period of November 1, 2010 through October 31, 2011.
Ahead of the preseason, then interim-head coach Ben Olsen
Ben Olsen
Benjamin Robert "Ben" Olsen is a former American professional soccer player and the current manager of D.C. United. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Olsen grew up playing for FC Delco, an elite club program near Philadelphia...
assumed head coaching duties, under a three-year contract for an undisclosed price. Olsen became the first head coach in franchise history to both play for and coach the squad. Upon retiring as a player on November 24, 2009 Olsen became an assistant coach under head coach Curt Onalfo
Curt Onalfo
Curt Onalfo is an American former soccer player.As a player, he played two seasons in France, two in the USISL, one in Mexico and four in Major League Soccer, achieving his most success with Los Angeles Galaxy and D.C. United. He earned also earned one caps with the United States national team...
. On August 7, 2010 Olsen was named interim head coach after Onalfo was fired. Olsen finished the 2010 season with a 3-8-1 record. Several major offseason acquisions were made, in both the offense and defense. Notable signings included Charlie Davies
Charlie Davies
Charles Desmond "Charlie" Davies is an American soccer player who plays as a striker for French Ligue 1 side Sochaux....
on loan, Perry Kitchen
Perry Kitchen
Perry Kitchen is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and amateur:...
, Dax McCarty
Dax McCarty
Dax McCarty is an American soccer player who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.-College:...
and Josh Wolff
Josh Wolff
Joshua David "Josh" Wolff is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United of Major League Soccer.-College:...
. In the summer, a major trade was made when United traded McCarty to their Atlantic Cup rivals, New York Red Bulls, for Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne De Rosario
Dwayne Anthony De Rosario is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian national team.-Early career:...
. During the MLS regular season, United regularly hovered in the middle of the league's overall table, frequently swapping positions barely in or outside of a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Ultimately, their playoff run ended in the 33rd week of the campaign, culminating a six match winless streak, that included five-consecutive losses.
Outside of MLS, the team failed to qualify for the third round proper of the U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
for the first time since 2002
2002 D.C. United season
The 2002 D.C. United season was the clubs' eighth year of existence, as well as their seventh season in Major League Soccer.- Standings :Source:...
. In the qualification propers
2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup qualification
The 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament proper features teams from four of the five tiers of the American Soccer Pyramid. These four levels—Major League Soccer, United Soccer League's Pro League, the USL's Premier Development League, the National Premier Soccer League, and the United States...
, United lost 3–2 to New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
in the MLS qualification semifinals. Before the MLS regular season campaign, United participated in the preseason Carolina Challenge Cup
Carolina Challenge Cup
The Carolina Challenge Cup is a four-team round robin pre-season competition hosted by the Charleston Battery. It was started in 2004 and features teams from Major League Soccer and the United Soccer Leagues. The Columbus Crew edged out D.C. United on goal differential to win the 2004 competition,...
tournament, where the club defended
2010 Carolina Challenge Cup
The Carolina Challenge Cup is a four-team round robin pre-season competition hosted by the Charleston Battery. It was started in 2004 and features teams from Major League Soccer and the United Soccer Leagues...
their 2010 title by recording a 2-0-1 record in the pre-season competition.
Background
The 2010 season marked the worst regular season record in United's history, as the club finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and overall league standings. As a result United failed to qualify for the MLS Cup PlayoffsMLS Cup Playoffs
The MLS Cup Playoffs is the postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer held at the end of the regular season en route to the MLS Cup, the league's championship game. 10 teams in total from the Eastern Conference and Western Conference qualify for the tournament based on regular-season...
for a league record-tying third year.
Midway through the season, head coach Curt Onalfo
Curt Onalfo
Curt Onalfo is an American former soccer player.As a player, he played two seasons in France, two in the USISL, one in Mexico and four in Major League Soccer, achieving his most success with Los Angeles Galaxy and D.C. United. He earned also earned one caps with the United States national team...
was fired and replaced by assistant coach, Ben Olsen
Ben Olsen
Benjamin Robert "Ben" Olsen is a former American professional soccer player and the current manager of D.C. United. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Olsen grew up playing for FC Delco, an elite club program near Philadelphia...
. As interim head coach Olsen led the club to a 3-8-1 record, which advanced them to a season total of 22 points over 30 games.
The team concluded the regular season on October 23, 2010 with a 3–2 loss at home against Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
. Club veteran, Jaime Moreno
Jaime Moreno
Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side....
, earned his 133rd regular season goal during the final match of his professional career. Moreno departed professional soccer as the MLS career scoring leader.
Preseason
Regular season
During the Major League Soccer regular season, D.C. United finished with a record of 9–12–12, failing to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs2011 MLS Cup Playoffs
The 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs will be the sixteenth post-season tournament culminating the Major League Soccer regular season. The tournament began on October 26 with the play-in round and will conclude on November 20 with the championship match. It will be the first playoff-series to include ten...
for a record fourth-consecutive year.
D.C. United's began the Major League Soccer regular season on March 19, 2011, when the club hosted the Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
. Though the club earned a 3–1 victory against Columbus, United would only post one more victory throughout March and April, and consequently, fell towards the bottom of both the Eastern Conference and overall standings. Additionally, the chain of losses in April culminated with the club being eliminated during the U.S. Open Cup qualification propers. However, following their 4–1 league loss at Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
, United would go unbeaten in their next five matches, winning two games and drawing thrice.
During the summer, with United only losing three matches, and either winning or drawing their other league fixtures, the club ascended in the standings and eventually, into a position that offered a berth into the wildcard round of the playoffs. United held a spot within the league's top ten overall standings throughout July and August. By September, the luck faded as the club ran into a bit of a slump.
The slump continued into September and October, and as the club made up matches in hand, narrow losses ultimately doomed United in reaching the playoffs, as a club hit a five match losing streak. Upon their fourth-straight loss, United was ultimately eliminated from postseason contention with a 1–1 draw against Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
on October 15.
Competitions
KeyPreseason
Carolina Challenge Cup
Major League Soccer
MLS Reserve League
U.S. Open Cup
Mid-season exhibitions
Roster
As of August 3, 2011.| No. | Name | Nationality | Position | Date of Birth (Age) | Signed From |
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| Goalkeepers | |||||
| 1 | Steve Cronin Steve Cronin Steve Michael Cronin is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United of Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:Cronin played college soccer at Santa Clara University from 2001 to 2003... |
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GK | May 28, 1983 (age 28) | Portland Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
| 28 | Bill Hamid Bill Hamid Abdul "Bill" Hamid is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Professional:... |
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GK | November 25, 1990 (age 21) | The Academy D.C. United Academy The D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for Major League Soccer club, D.C. United. The program consists of four levels: the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy and Pre-Academy teams... |
| 31 | Joe Willis Joe Willis (soccer) Joe Willis is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... |
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GK | August 10, 1988 (age 23) | University of Denver University of Denver The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings.... |
| Defenders | |||||
| 2 | Brandon McDonald Brandon McDonald (soccer) Brandon McDonald is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Amateur and College:... |
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CB | January 16, 1986 (age 26) | San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
| 4 | Marc Burch Marc Burch Marc Burch is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... |
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LB | May 07, 1984 (age 27) | Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
| 5 | Dejan Jakovic Dejan Jakovic Dejan Jakovic is a Canadian international soccer player who currently plays for D.C... |
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CB | July 16, 1985 (age 26) |  Red StarRed Star Belgrade Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions... |
| 12 | Jed Zayner Jed Zayner Jedidiah "Jed" Zayner is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
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RB | December 13, 1984 (age 27) | Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
| 15 | Ethan White Ethan White Norris Ethan White is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... |
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CB | January 01, 1991 (age 21) | University of Maryland Maryland Terrapins men's soccer The Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association college soccer competition. Maryland competes as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference . The team most recently won the 2008 College Cup.- History :Maryland fielded its... |
| 18 | Devon McTavish Devon McTavish Devon McTavish is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
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RB | August 08, 1984 (age 27) | West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers The West Virginia Mountaineers are the athletic teams of West Virginia University. The school is a member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Big East Conference. On July 1, 2012 the Mountaineers will switch conferences, moving from the Big East to the Big 12, becoming... |
| 21 | Daniel Woolard Daniel Woolard Daniel Woolard is an American soccer player, who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and amateur:... |
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LB | May 22, 1984 (age 27) | United States Carolina RailHawks |
| 22 | Chris Korb Chris Korb Chris Korb is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... |
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RB/LB | October 08, 1987 (age 24) | Akron University Akron Zips men's soccer The Akron Zips men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of the University of Akron. The team is a member of the Mid-American Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Akron is regularly ranked in the Top 10 NSCAA Collegiate men's soccer poll, and have achieved... |
| 23 | Perry Kitchen Perry Kitchen Perry Kitchen is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and amateur:... |
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CB/RB | February 29, 1992 (age 19) | Akron University Akron Zips men's soccer The Akron Zips men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of the University of Akron. The team is a member of the Mid-American Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Akron is regularly ranked in the Top 10 NSCAA Collegiate men's soccer poll, and have achieved... |
| Midfielders | |||||
| 3 | Austin da Luz Austin da Luz Austin da Luz is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and college:Da Luz attended St... |
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LM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
October 09, 1987 (age 24) | United States New York Red Bulls |
| 6 | Kurt Morsink Kurt Morsink Kurt Morsink is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... |
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DM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
June 27, 1984 (age 27) | United States Sporting Kansas City |
| 20 | Stephen King Stephen King (soccer) Stephen King is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and High School:... |
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AM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
March 06, 1986 (age 25) | United States Seattle Sounders Seattle Sounders FC Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in... |
| 8 | Branko Bošković Branko Boškovic Branko Bošković , is a Montenegrin footballer who plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and for the national team.-Club:... |
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AM | June 21, 1980 (age 31) |  Austria Rapid WienSK Rapid Wien The Sportklub Rapid Wien is an Austrian football club playing in the country's capital city of Vienna. Rapid is the most popular club in Austria and also record title holder having won the Austrian national football title 32 times... |
| 14 | Andy Najar Andy Najar Andy Najar Rodriguez is a Honduran footballer currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer in the United States.-Amateur:... |
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RM/AM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
March 16, 1993 (age 18) | The Academy D.C. United Academy The D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for Major League Soccer club, D.C. United. The program consists of four levels: the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy and Pre-Academy teams... |
| 17 | Conor Shanosky Conor Shanosky Conor Shanosky is an American soccer player currently playing for Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL Professional Division on loan from D.C. United.-Professional:... |
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CM/DM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
December 13, 1991 (age 20) | The Academy D.C. United Academy The D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for Major League Soccer club, D.C. United. The program consists of four levels: the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy and Pre-Academy teams... |
| 19 | Clyde Simms Clyde Simms Clyde Simms is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College:... |
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CM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
August 21, 1982 (age 29) | Richmond Kickers Richmond Kickers The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid... |
| 24 | Brandon Barklage Brandon Barklage Brandon Barklage is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
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RM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
November 02, 1986 (age 25) | Saint Louis University Saint Louis University Saint Louis University is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. It is one of 28 member institutions of the... |
| 25 | Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state... |
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RM Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
October 14, 1984 (age 27) | New York Red Bulls |
| Forwards | |||||
| 9 | Charlie Davies Charlie Davies Charles Desmond "Charlie" Davies is an American soccer player who plays as a striker for French Ligue 1 side Sochaux.... |
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ST | June 25, 1986 (age 25) |  SochauxFC Sochaux-Montbéliard Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city... (on loan through Dec 31, 2011) |
| 11 | Joseph Ngwenya Joseph Ngwenya Joseph Ngwenya is a Zimbabwean footballer currently without a club.-College:Ngwenya attended the Mzilikazi High School in Bulawayo, leading them to the 1999 Zimbabwe National High School Championship, before coming to the United States in 2000 to attend and play college soccer at Coastal Carolina... |
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ST | March 30, 1981 (age 30) | Houston Dynamo Houston Dynamo The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic... |
| 13 | Chris Pontius Chris Pontius (soccer) Christopher Richard Pontius is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
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ST/LW | May 12, 1987 (age 24) | UC Santa Barbara |
| 16 | Josh Wolff Josh Wolff Joshua David "Josh" Wolff is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United of Major League Soccer.-College:... |
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ST | February 25, 1977 (age 34) | United States Sporting Kansas City |
| 29 | Blake Brettschneider Blake Brettschneider Blake Brettschneider is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth:... |
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ST | April 11, 1989 (age 22) | University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer The South Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in Conference USA. The team has been coached by Mark Berson since its inception in 1978 and has participated in 20 NCAA Tournaments, reaching the Quarterfinals on four occasions... |
| 7 | Dwayne De Rosario Dwayne De Rosario Dwayne Anthony De Rosario is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian national team.-Early career:... |
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ST/AM | May 15, 1978 (age 33) | New York Red Bulls |
Coaching Staff
International Players
The following players on the club have received international call-ups during the season or within the previous year:| Nation | Player | Position | Last call-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne De Rosario Dwayne De Rosario Dwayne Anthony De Rosario is a Canadian soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Canadian national team.-Early career:... |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
v. ; June 14, 2011 | |
| Dejan Jakovic Dejan Jakovic Dejan Jakovic is a Canadian international soccer player who currently plays for D.C... |
DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
v. ; June 1, 2011 | |
| Branko Bošković Branko Boškovic Branko Bošković , is a Montenegrin footballer who plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and for the national team.-Club:... |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
v. ; October 12, 2010 | |
| Andy Najar Andy Najar Andy Najar Rodriguez is a Honduran footballer currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer in the United States.-Amateur:... |
MF Midfielder A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role... |
v. ; September 3, 2011 | |
| Bill Hamid Bill Hamid Abdul "Bill" Hamid is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Professional:... |
GK | v. ; September 2, 2011 | |
| Chris Pontius Chris Pontius (soccer) Christopher Richard Pontius is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
FW | v. ; September 2, 2011 | |
| Josh Wolff Josh Wolff Joshua David "Josh" Wolff is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United of Major League Soccer.-College:... |
FW | v. ; January 22, 2011 | |
| Perry Kitchen Perry Kitchen Perry Kitchen is an American soccer player currently playing for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and amateur:... |
DF Defender (association football) Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking.... |
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Results summary
Results by round
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| 10 | United States Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Traded for Rodney Wallace | ||||
| 11 | United States Houston Dynamo Houston Dynamo The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic... |
Selected in the MLS Re-Entry Draft 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft The two-stage 2010 MLS Re-Entry Draft took place on December 8, 2010 and December 15, 2010. The Stage 1 Draft of the Re-Entry Process took place on Wednesday, December 8, at 2 p.m. ET via teleconference. The Stage 2 Draft took place on Wednesday, December 15, at 2 p.m. ET... |
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| 15 | United States D.C. United Academy D.C. United Academy The D.C. United Academy is the youth and development program for Major League Soccer club, D.C. United. The program consists of four levels: the under-23 and under-20 teams, as well as the Academy and Pre-Academy teams... |
Homegrown contract | ||||
| 16 | United States Sporting Kansas City |
Selected in the MLS Re-Entry Draft | ||||
| 1 | United States Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Part of Troy Perkins Troy Perkins Troy Perkins is an American soccer player who currently plays for Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer.-College and amateur:... deal |
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| 21 | United States Carolina RailHawks Carolina RailHawks FC Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
Free transfer | ||||
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|Selected in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft
2011 MLS SuperDraft
The 2011 MLS SuperDraft was the twelfth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 13, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland, during the 2011 NSCAA Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. The 2011 SuperDraft consisted of three rounds with eighteen selections each, for...
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United States New England RevolutionNew England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
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United States Akron ZipsAkron Zips men's soccer
The Akron Zips men's soccer team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of the University of Akron. The team is a member of the Mid-American Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Akron is regularly ranked in the Top 10 NSCAA Collegiate men's soccer poll, and have achieved...
|Selected in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft
2011 MLS SuperDraft
The 2011 MLS SuperDraft was the twelfth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It was held on January 13, 2011 in Baltimore, Maryland, during the 2011 NSCAA Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center. The 2011 SuperDraft consisted of three rounds with eighteen selections each, for...
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United States South Carolina GamecocksSouth Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer
The South Carolina Gamecocks men's soccer team represents the University of South Carolina and competes in Conference USA. The team has been coached by Mark Berson since its inception in 1978 and has participated in 20 NCAA Tournaments, reaching the Quarterfinals on four occasions...
|Selected in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft
2011 MLS Supplemental Draft
The 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft is a secondary draft that was held by Major League Soccer on January 18, 2011. The draft consisted of three rounds with each of the 18 MLS clubs participating. The return of the Supplemental Draft after a two-year hiatus coincided with the return of the MLS Reserve...
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United States Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
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United States Denver Pioneers|Free transfer
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New York Red Bulls|Part of Dax McCarty
Dax McCarty
Dax McCarty is an American soccer player who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.-College:...
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San Jose EarthquakesSan Jose Earthquakes
The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada....
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| 99 | Retired | Free transfer | ||||
| 15 | Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Melbourne Victory Football Club is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria, that plays in the A-League.... |
Free transfer | ||||
| 16 | Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Acquired through MLS Expansion Draft 2010 MLS Expansion Draft The 2010 MLS Expansion Draft took place on November 24, 2010, and was a special draft for the Major League Soccer expansion teams Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers.-Format:... |
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| 16 | Portland Timbers Portland Timbers Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011.... |
Traded for 2011 SuperDraft pick | ||||
| 4 | Retired | Released | ||||
| 15 | Akron Summit Assault Akron Summit Assault Akron Summit Assault is an American soccer team based in Akron, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2010, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference.The team plays the majority of its home... |
Released | ||||
| 11 |  ServetteServette FC Servette FC is a Swiss football club, based in Geneva currently playing in the Swiss Super League. They were playing in the Swiss Challenge League, the second highest tier of Swiss football having been relegated from the Swiss Super League at the end of 2004/05 season... |
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D.C. UnitedD.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
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Portland TimbersPortland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
|Part of Steve Cronin
Steve Cronin
Steve Michael Cronin is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United of Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:Cronin played college soccer at Santa Clara University from 2001 to 2003...
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Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
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Columbus CrewColumbus Crew
The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
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New York Red Bulls|Traded for Dwayne De Rosario
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Melbourne HeartMelbourne Heart FC
Melbourne Heart FC is an Australian professional football club based in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 2008, the club has competed in the A-League, the highest division of football in Australia, since its inaugural 2010–2011 season. It is the twelfth club to have played in the league...
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Loan in
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| 3 |  Racing MontevideoRacing Club de Montevideo Racing Club de Montevideo is a football club from Montevideo in Uruguay. It currently play in the Uruguayan 1st Division.Racing Club is known as "La Escuelita" due to the excellent players that resulted from the team, it was like a player machine... |
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| 9 | Sochaux FC Sochaux-Montbéliard Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city... |
February 15, 2011 | December 1, 2011 |
Loan out
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| 33 | Harrisburg City Islanders Harrisburg City Islanders Harrisburg City Islanders is an American professional soccer team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 2004, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
July 15, 2011 | December 31, 2011 |
Allocation Ranking
D.C. United is in the #15 position in the MLS Allocation Ranking. The allocation ranking is the mechanism used to determine which MLS club has first priority to acquire a U.S. National TeamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the league after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. D.C. United started 2011 ranked #3 on the allocation list and used its ranking to acquire Charlie Davies
Charlie Davies
Charles Desmond "Charlie" Davies is an American soccer player who plays as a striker for French Ligue 1 side Sochaux....
. A ranking can be traded, provided that part of the compensation received in return is another club’s ranking.
International Roster Spots
D.C. United has 5 international roster spots, the fewest of any MLS club. Each club in Major League Soccer is allocated 8 international roster spots, which can be traded. D.C. United traded one spot to Kansas City on 3 February 2010 for use during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, traded another spot to Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
on 17 February 2011 for use during the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and traded another spot to New York Red Bulls on 16 July 2011 for use during the remainder of the 2011 season. The remaining roster slots must belong to domestic players. For clubs based in the United States, a domestic player is either a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident (green card holder) or the holder of other special status (e.g., refugee or asylum status).
As of 12 February, United have 21 American players on their roster. This is the most of any MLS club.
Future Draft Pick Trades
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| 2012 2012 MLS SuperDraft The 2012 MLS SuperDraft will be the thirteenth annual SuperDraft presented by Major League Soccer. It will be held on January 12, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. . The draft will be reduced from three rounds to two. The 19 MLS clubs will select a total of 38 players... |
SuperDraft MLS SuperDraft The MLS SuperDraft is an annual event, taking place in January of each year, in which the Major League Soccer teams select players who have graduated from college or otherwise been signed by the league... |
Round 2 | Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
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| 2012 | SuperDraft | Round 3 | Houston Dynamo | |
| 2013 MLS SuperDraft The MLS SuperDraft is an annual event, taking place in January of each year, in which the Major League Soccer teams select players who have graduated from college or otherwise been signed by the league... |
SuperDraft | Round 2 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
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See also
- 2011 Major League Soccer2011 Major League Soccer seasonThe 2011 Major League Soccer season was the 99th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 33rd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 16th season of Major League Soccer. The season marked the arrival of two new league clubs, Portland Timbers and Vancouver...
- 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs2011 MLS Cup PlayoffsThe 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs will be the sixteenth post-season tournament culminating the Major League Soccer regular season. The tournament began on October 26 with the play-in round and will conclude on November 20 with the championship match. It will be the first playoff-series to include ten...
- 2011 MLS Reserve Division2011 MLS Reserve DivisionThe new MLS Reserve League was resurrected for the 2011 season, after not having played since 2008. Each team will play 10 games against divisional opponenets, with clubs being allowed schedule additional games against non-MLS opponents. The schedule begins March 20 and tentatively concludes Oct...
- 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open CupThe 2011 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was the 98th edition of the oldest competition in American soccer, running from June through early October. Seattle Sounders FC, who entered the competition as the two-time defending champions, successfully defended their title again. They became the third team in...
- 2011 D.C. United Women season2011 D.C. United Women seasonThe 2011 D.C. United Women season is the team's inaugural season. For the 2011 season, D.C. United Women will be playing in the W-League, the second tier of women's professional soccer in the United States and Canada...