Prepping for the SuperDraft [holy moly, it's 2009!]
01/05/2009 5:55 PM by Kyle Sheldon
Can you believe 2009 is here already and the MLS SuperDraft is just around the corner? The entire United front office returned to work this week after a long (and much-needed) holiday break. I think I can speak for everyone when I say we're ready to get crackin' and already really pumped for the upcoming campaign.
General Manager Dave Kasper, Head Coach Tom Soehn and the rest of the coaching staff are hard at work identifying players ahead of next week's draft. We'll provide you with updated information both in advance of next Thursday and live from the draft room floor on the day of the big event. By the way, the draft will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. ET and can be seen live on ESPN2. Sick.
For now, we thought you might like to see the full draft order and draft procedures as released earlier today by MLS Communications (they're after the jump). More tomorrow.
New Year's Resolutions
01/05/2009 4:45 PM by Mark McClure
Kyle and the gang are back this week, but I wanted follow-up (albeit almost 6 days late) on my promise to share some plans the new Digital Media Department has for 2009. In keeping with my tired, blogging cliché's theme, I'll post them as typical New Year's Resolutions.
- "Get Organized"
The new dcunited.com will be much easier to navigate and use. We'll offer an expanded Spanish-language section and a neat mobile version for when you're on your wireless phone's browser. - "Spend more time with family and friends"
We love Soccer Insider and BigSoccer, but we plan to offer the best place to chat, cheer, complain, scream, panic, (whatever you need to do!) during the game. Our new Gameday Edition of dcunited.com will be the source for D.C. United fans during games.- We'll have a cool live chat window (no more hitting your browser's refresh button!),
- interactive polls,
- and breaking news about subs or injuries straight from team communications officials.
Also, we're hoping to offer a really neat comments and social networking feature about stadium seating. More on that later! But here is a tease: you will be able to review the experience in a section and help fans pick a seat that's right for their level of interest . . .
Your Memories of the 2008 Season?
12/30/2008 3:44 PM by Mark McClure
What will you remember most about the 2008 Season?
Videos of 2008
12/29/2008 6:29 PM by Mark McClure
We love making videos at D.C. United. (You'll see many more in 2009 under our new site!) Here are some 2008's most popular videos:
- D.C. United Volkswagen Jersey Photo Shoot
- Access United: U.S. Open Cup - DCU vs. Chicago
- U.S. Open Cup - DCU vs Revolution
- Access United: D.C. United Introduces Marcelo Gallardo
- Who is the best dressed player on D.C. United?
- Haircut-Off '08
- Devon McTavish on Mix 107.3
- 2008 U.S. Open Cup champions
- 2008 U.S. Open Cup Final: D.C. United vs Charleston Battery
- Is my beard scratchy?
Articles of 2008
12/29/2008 6:03 PM by Mark McClure
D.C. United is fortunate to have some of the best beat reporters and professional columnists/bloggers in sports. Check out some of their best pieces from 2008:
- Quaranta's Second Chance (Steven Goff, The Washington Post)
- Ankle Injury Leaves United Without Its Heart (Mike Wise, The Washington Post)
- Khumalo playing his roles (John Haydon, The Washington Times)
- DCU post-season evaulation (5-part series) (The Pitch, dcexaminer.com)
- Louis Crayton Sings T.I. (Dan Steinberg, washingtonpost.com)
- United's Latest Import Has a Lot of Mileage (Paul Tenorio, The Washington Post)
Did we miss an article you liked? If so, share a link in the comments section.
Most Popular BTB Posts of 2008
12/29/2008 5:12 PM by Mark McClure
The 2008 season was a long, emotional roller coaster for most fans, and Behindthebadge.com was the crazy guy in the seat next to you with his hands up in the air. Re-read some of the most popular posts on Behind The Badge: (You can be any height to ride!)
- This is not a joke, though it feels like one
- El Diablo should be happier
- Quaranta is back
- Moreno for Bolivia
- Tip of the hat [trick] to Chicago
- Gordon Bradley
- Giveaway! Win tickets to DCU vs. LA Galaxy
- One game left
- Prank you very much
- Caption Contest: Gheorghe Muresan edition
End of the Year Series - An Introduction
12/29/2008 1:22 PM by Mark McClure
Even the hardest workin' blog in Show Business MLS needs a rest. So with Kyle and the rest of the BTB gang enjoying a well-earned break, I'm pinch-hitting and serving up a series of classic end of the years clichés! Mmmmm. Stale, blogging cliché! My favorite!
- Monday (12/29) will review the most popular and best D.C. United posts and articles of 2008.
- Tuesday (12/30) will be your chance to share your thoughts and memories of 2008.
- Wednesday (12/31) will look ahead to 2009 and I'll reveal some of the new ideas my department has planned for dcunited.com and the rest of our websites.
Video: Christmas cheer [Benny takes over]
12/22/2008 10:02 AM by Kyle Sheldon
Last week, members of D.C. United were in attendance at Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's Annual Capitol Hill Christmas Party for disadvantaged youth in D.C. It was the fourth year in a row the club has been a part of the memorable event that provides hundreds upon hundreds of gifts to kids who might not normally have them.
Access United was on the scene to capture the fun - and so was Ben Olsen who commandeered the camera for much of the afternoon. As you'll soon find out, Benny has an incredible ability to ask the tough questions of 6-year olds.
See more video right here.
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