News: A Long, Strange Trip - 2018 DCU Season Thread

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  1. morrissey

    morrissey Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 18, 2000
    West Los Angeles, Calif
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It was more of an FYI as people are planning their Memorial Day trips now. Having it on the Tuesday makes no sense.

    James
     
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  2. DecadeOfDCU26

    DecadeOfDCU26 Member+

    May 2, 2007
    DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Did they give you any other info as to why?
     
  3. morrissey

    morrissey Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 18, 2000
    West Los Angeles, Calif
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nothing other than the press release I quoted.

    I can't see how this would benefit LAFC as they will likely have less attendance. Perhaps there is an event being held in Exposition Park that would interfere with the match traffic?

    James
     
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  4. UnitedBorn

    UnitedBorn Member+

    Dec 7, 2015
    301
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    El Tri playing at the Rose Bowl caused the game to move.
     
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  5. fairfax4dc

    fairfax4dc Member+

    Dec 5, 2008
    Fairfax, Va
    Does vasoline come in a season size?
     
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  6. John L

    John L Member+

    Sep 20, 2003
    Alexandria, VA
    So, LAFC can change their games, but DC United can't. Thats what I see.
     
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  7. GlennAA11

    GlennAA11 Member+

    Jun 12, 2001
    Arlington, VA
    exactly... we were told the reason they couldn't move the match from 3/17 to 3/18 was TV. Which seemed weird to me. It's not like NC8 can't be flexible with their schedule.
     
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  8. shawn12011

    shawn12011 Member+

    Jun 15, 2001
    Reisterstown, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    MLS = Calvinball



    This lesson is complete.
     
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  9. NicktheGreek

    NicktheGreek Member+

    Feb 15, 2001
    But what evidence is there that the team would have opted for a more satisfactory venue? Their agility isn't exactly their best feature.
     
  10. Adler

    Adler Member+

    Aug 20, 2003
    das Schloss Adler
    Club:
    DC United
    Laughing Cows being the perpetual exception . . . regardless of outcome.
    [cough] [trophy case] [cough]
     
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  11. NicktheGreek

    NicktheGreek Member+

    Feb 15, 2001
    You have a point.
    I'm never too old to learn or have a past lesson reinforced. Ask the Steelers how punking the Jaguars before their playoff game worked for them. Not only beaten, but humiliated. For a player not smart, a fan's BS most likely unnoticed and even less impact on the internet
    As for the Joisey Boyz they evened the 2 decade score in the last tango at RFK. And I'm never getting over United letting that happen.
     
  12. Funkfoot

    Funkfoot Member+

    May 18, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Speaking of scheduling, Goff had an article about the Spirit possibly playing at Audi on August 25.

    "The schedule is clear: United is on the road against the New York Red Bulls that weekend and the Washington Nationals are in New York to play the Mets, providing logistical flexibility for an event at the 20,000-capacity soccer venue at Buzzard Point."

    So we could have had a Saturday home match but instead we are on the road, forcing us to play another weeknight game. Thanks, MLS!
     
  13. Funkfoot

    Funkfoot Member+

    May 18, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Regardless of outcome? If they suck, but they still beat the crap out of DCU, what does that make DCU? It's all academic to me, though - I don't know any RB supporters to razz.
     
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  14. NicktheGreek

    NicktheGreek Member+

    Feb 15, 2001
    I imagine every team plays Wednesdays, some better than others, and some in front of more fans. I don't understand the uneven schedule that has some teams playing 5 or 6 more games than others at certain points in the season.
     
  15. Eastern Bear

    Eastern Bear Member+

    Feb 27, 1999
    Great Falls, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    If we're going to have a road game, I prefer that it's on a weekday. It's easier to watch and not be distracted by other weekend activities. As for the players, I'm sure they'd prefer the extra rest.
     
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  16. DecadeOfDCU26

    DecadeOfDCU26 Member+

    May 2, 2007
    DC
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Per Goff article just now, starters tomorrow v. Vegas likely to start v. Orlando, and all seems to be settled except for goalkeeper

    Ousted/Clark
    NDL Brillant Birn Fisher
    Moreno
    Arriola Segura Steiber Asad
    Mattocks

    Acosta suspended, Kemp, Canouse won't be ready and didn't go to Vegas
     
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  17. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Astroglide works better.
     
  18. DangerMouse37

    DangerMouse37 Member+

    Jan 22, 2004
    WDC / Barra
    Acosta suspended?
     
  19. Winoman

    Winoman Drinkin' Wine Spo-De-O-De!

    Jul 26, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Red card in last game of season, last year.
     
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  20. Adler

    Adler Member+

    Aug 20, 2003
    das Schloss Adler
    Club:
    DC United
    Have I misunderstood the meaning of this thread? Mayhaps.
    What do outcomes have anything to do with giving schick to a rival?
    Raise the issue of "outcomes" to the supporters of:
    ManU/ManCity, Arsenal/Spurs, Roma/Lazio, Barca/Real Madrid, Liverpool/ManU, Bayern/Dortmund, Celtic/Rangers, etc., etc., ad barfium.

    So the Cows have been beating us of late. That's supposed to earn them some sort of grudging respect from us-- them and all 68 of their fans?
    Hah.
    Hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, snort, hah, hah, hah.

    [Adler wipes tears away]
    Yeah, right.

    Again-- am I missing something here?
    Please advise.
     
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  21. morrissey

    morrissey Moderator
    Staff Member

    Feb 18, 2000
    West Los Angeles, Calif
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm settling the goalkeeper - Ousted is better and should start.

    You are welcome.

    James
     
  22. NicktheGreek

    NicktheGreek Member+

    Feb 15, 2001
    Considering the masochistic leanings of the eternally hopeful I'd suggest a tablespoon of play sand added to each container of Vaseline
     
  23. fatbastard

    fatbastard Member+

    Aug 1, 2003
    Lincoln (ish), Va
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I thought this a couple weeks ago. After watching some preseason ball, I'm no longer so sure.
    Both were kinda scary tbh.
     
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  24. Funkfoot

    Funkfoot Member+

    May 18, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Taunting the other team when they just crushed your team reminds me of this guy...

    [​IMG]
     
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  25. Funkfoot

    Funkfoot Member+

    May 18, 2002
    New Orleans, LA
    Really I was just complaining about the fact that there are only 4 Saturday home games.
     
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