DC Preseason training camp (Ft. Laud.)

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by DKF1, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. DKF1

    DKF1 New Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    Pembroke Pines
    Just wanted to know if anyone has the exact location in Ft. Lauderdale where DCU is training. I live here and I wanted to check them out, especially since there is a remote chance that Charlie Davies might join them.

    I'd be willing to take some photos and post them up here for you guys.

    Thanks!
     
  2. apqjr

    apqjr Member

    Aug 30, 2003
    PB Gardens, FL
  3. DKF1

    DKF1 New Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    Pembroke Pines
    Cool, thanks. I contacted them and I'm waiting for their reply.
    Hopefully at least some sessions will be open. After a bit of thought, though, I'm thinking photography might not be allowed.
     
  4. DCUroma

    DCUroma Member+

    Jul 20, 2009
    Suck it Sensi
    Club:
    AS Roma
    That photo makes it look like ben is talking to an U-17 team
     
  5. Eastern Bear

    Eastern Bear Member+

    Feb 27, 1999
    Great Falls, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    True enough. How could he be taller? There must be a funny camera angle at work here. :eek:
     
  6. DKF1

    DKF1 New Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    Pembroke Pines
    Yeah, I saw Benny (along with his brand spankin' new, freshly retired goalkeeping coach) at the MLS Combine when they were down here and it's impressive how untall he looks in person.
     
  7. John L

    John L Member+

    Sep 20, 2003
    Alexandria, VA

    Maybe they're all sitting down and he's standing up
     
  8. Lowecifer

    Lowecifer Member+

    Jan 11, 2000
    Baltimore, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Belgium
    The players have all taken a knee.
     
  9. griffin1108

    griffin1108 BigSoccer Supporter

    Dec 5, 2003
    Virginia
    If you hear from them, please post here. I'm in Hollywood this week and would like to sneak over as well. Davies apparently tweeted he is on his way to Florida tomorrow. Could be interesting.
     
  10. DKF1

    DKF1 New Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    Pembroke Pines
    No prob.
    Something tells me that I'm not going to hear from anyone at DCU, though. I'm probably just going to head over there and try my luck. It's not a far drive at all.
     
  11. Lloyd Heilbrunn

    Lloyd Heilbrunn Member+

    Feb 11, 2002
    Jupiter, Fl.
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Also, when, where are the scrimmages/practice games?
     
  12. greekchampion04

    greekchampion04 Member+

    Apr 2, 2006
    Richmond, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/02/united-in-fort-lauderdale-day-3

    Matches will take place on the training fields of Fort Lauderdale Stadium

    Date - Time - Opponent
    Feb 7th - Morning - Canada U-20 National Team
    Feb 7th - 3:30pm - Florida International University
    Feb 11th - Morning - T&T U-20 National Team
     
  13. Lloyd Heilbrunn

    Lloyd Heilbrunn Member+

    Feb 11, 2002
    Jupiter, Fl.
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nothing on the weekend? :(
     
  14. autogolazzo

    autogolazzo Member+

    Mar 4, 2007
    No funny camera angle.

    He appears shorter than everyone but the person who is lowering his head and facing down at the ground (Einstein :).
     
  15. JoeSoccerFan

    JoeSoccerFan Member+

    Aug 11, 2000
    This field is where the MiamiFC practice across from Lockhart. It's a field located behind the baseball field. When I was there last month for the U20's, you walked through the baseball field out to left field - though there is an gate entrance on the left side of the facility (where it says no cars). No stands.
     
  16. monster

    monster Member

    Oct 19, 1999
    Hanover, PA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    You want to hear from them? Complain about them on Twitter. Light-speed response.
     
  17. emanon

    emanon Member

    Aug 17, 2007
    MD
    Club:
    DC United
    http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/02/united-in-fort-lauderdale-day-5

     
  18. Knave

    Knave Member+

    May 25, 1999
    Wikipedia says he's 6' 5"!

    What happened to trialing only midgets?
     
  19. MattMathai

    MattMathai BigSoccer Supporter

    Jun 28, 2004
    Annapolis
    I just assumed we were looking at TWO Chinese midgets whose combined height was 6' 5".
     
  20. benni...

    benni... BigSoccer Supporter

    Nov 23, 2004
    Chocolate City
    a little hilight package is on the site. Its not much, but you get to see one goal clearly from Branko, and how Cronin gae up a goal. Corb had a good run and cross.
     
  21. DKF1

    DKF1 New Member

    Sep 10, 2007
    Pembroke Pines
    Actually, no, they hever replied.
    Doesn't matter, I went there today anyway. Here's the deal: Training had been scheduled for earlier in the day. The field had been setup with ad banners and prepared for scrimmage matches. Turns out that there was a NASL combine there. DC staff were watching and scouting players 'til about 5PM. Everyone left after that.
     
  22. John L

    John L Member+

    Sep 20, 2003
    Alexandria, VA
    was the beer any good? - were the hot dogs grey and swimming in old dish water? - did they have pupusas?
     
  23. John L

    John L Member+

    Sep 20, 2003
    Alexandria, VA

    runs in the family
     
  24. Boda United

    Boda United Member

    Apr 18, 2003
    No. Va.
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is it just me or do the red training jerseys look better than the red uniforms rolled out last week? I love the black on the shoulder.
     
  25. Mason16

    Mason16 Member

    Apr 11, 2001
    South Florida
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    This is not your father's DCU. It's a new day!
     

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