DC United Signed Ivan Guerrero

Goff just reported on his blog that Honduran midfielder Ivan Guerrero was acquired from San Jose Eartquakes. I was hoping that we would get a new defender but if this signing means that I don't have to Rod Dyachenko galloping around on the turf I take. His salary is 147 000 dollars and he is flying in to DC today and will be available against Kansas City Wizards on Saturday and considering our performance the last four games we will need any help we can get. When I looked around for a picture this one popped up, I hope he is not one of them.

Welcome Ivan kick some arse

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Goffs Blog
Wiki

Player Rumours

There are some rumours circulating regarding a couple of players that might be coming to try out for DC United, I have 2 names so far, Carlos Will Mejia from Honduras a 24 year old midfielder and Emiliano Diaz, 25 years old from Argentina and also a midfielder. No official comment from DC United.

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Carlos Will Meji Wiki

Gallardo and Peralta Under the knife

Behind The Badge just reported that Marcello Gallardo and Gonzalo Peralt will undergo surgery for Sports Hernia. Gallardo is sporting a double and Peralta a single. Recovery time is usually 2-3 weeks. This is not good, looks like they will miss at leas 3 League games.

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Behind the badge

Jose Carvallo Released

DC United released Jose Carvallo today. The 21 year old Peruvian was a loan from Universitario he only had one appearance for DC United.

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Source
Wiki

DC United Aquire Joe Vide

Joe Vide was today aquired after San Jose waived their rights to him. He was first drafted 5th in the 2006 Supplemental Draft by New York Red Bulls, he had a total of 23 appearances with the Red Bulls before he got picked by San Jose Earthquakes in the 2007 supplemental draft, he had 5 starts with them before he got waived. He will be avilable to play against Houston Dynamo on Tuesday 07/22.

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DC United Announcement
Wikipedia

Craig Thompson

People has asked me who this guy Thompson is that all of a sudden showed up on midfield. Craig Thompson got picked up in the 2nd round of the MLS Supplemental Draft 2008 by Houston Dynamo, who waived him and DC United picked him up the 30th of June. Due to the many injuries against Rochester July 1st in the US Open third round he was on the bench and got to play in the second half. I wasn't at the game but read that he did really good, he then started in the Superliga 2008 against CD Guadalajara and Atlante and played OK.


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Wiki
Goff's article in Washington Post

Superliga Vs DC United 2-0

After the 2 first games of the Superliga 2008 a couple of things has been become obvious.

1. Jaime Moreno is not not the heart and soul of this team, he is not the leader or inspiration to anyone on the field. In my opinion he passed his prime about 4-5 years ago and is now only a sad shadow of what he used to be. To pay someone 235 000 dollars a year to kick PK's is stupid. Yes he makes some nice assists here and there but he looses the ball more often than he keeps it within the team. As far as I am concerned he is a sub, coming in second half will fit his pace and fitness level more.
2. Tom Soehn it has been obvious for a long time that he can not coach, I think he makes poor decision's in every aspect of the game and it was very clear against Atlante where he was out coached from the first minute of the game. If DC United wants to elevate themselves they will have to get a real coach, not continue to hire retired players turning wanna be coach.
3. Gallardo, never thought we would look this bad without him, hopefully he will not need surgery and can come back soon.
4. Peralta has been taking a lot of crap this season, I like him though, he might not be the most speedy guy, but his height is welcome and he holds the middle well. He is tough and doesn't take any shit.
5. Dyachenko No More!
6. McTavish, Burch combination in the middle is not working, I like both players but we are getting bitch slapped in the middle. I want Martinez back in the middle like in the beginning of the season, we need some speed, he can still attack from there. Especially when Peralta is gone. Burch did good last year on the left flank.

On the good side, Wells has picked up his game a little, he is still shaky though and I think we need to find someone to challenge him at this position. Craig Thompson came from no where and started 2 games, he is doing pretty good, needs to pick up his pace a little. Luci of course continues to score goals, he has really picked up his game.

Highlights;
DC United Vs Cd Guadalajara
DC United Vs Atlante

Oh and I know I will get shit for the comments about Moreno, don't get me wrong he used to be a great player and he has my full respect and admiration for what he has done for DC United in the PAST.

DC United Vs LA Galaxy 4-1

For some reason I did have not a good feeling about this game when I headed in to RFK early in the morning for some tailgating. After enjoying Screaming Eagles excellent tailgate, especially the beer seemed to hit the spot, I definitely felt better and when I got the lucky socks on I was ready to take on Old Spice and company.

I don't think we played that good or if LA played that bad. Check out the highlights. Zach Wells probably had his best game of the year and even if that don't say much he actually made a couple of big saves. Of course Luci on top had another great game working hard and with 7 shots, 6 on goal and 1 assist and 2 goals, he should probably have scored more had some great chances. Gallardo worked hard on midfield and ended up with a nice goal and an assist. I still think that he would be better off without Moreno up front, since Moreno is so slow he actually pushes Gallardo out of position. Fred had an OK game with one assist. Martinez was stellar in the back and his attacks on left side seems to be causing all kind of problems for the opponents.

Now I will mention that Moreno did score a goal, of course on a Penalty Kick and of course it was created by someone else, in this case Santino Quaranta. This is the only way Moreno can score and in my opinion why not let Luci take the PK's he would have a chance to be up to 14 goals this season and lead the league.

Soehn continues to make questionable decisions, starting Moreno is one, we all know Moreno have issues when it is to hot, to cold or somewhere in between. Tino has been suffering with a ham string for a while and this time didn't last more than 27 minutes on a hot day like it was all subs is needed at the end of the game so I thought it was a bad decision. Martinez wanted to get out at the end of the game and looked like he was limping, but instead Soehn took out Moreno?! I think Moreno could have handled to do nothing for another 15 more minutes. Martinez had been working really hard.

Finally it was great to seeBenny back on the field, hopefully he he is getting better and can start work himself back to the starting line-up.