D.C. United midfielder Brian Carroll appeared as a substitute in the U.S. national team's 3-1 victory over Ecuador in a friendly on Sunday. In his sixth international appearance, Carroll replaced team captain Landon Donovan in stoppage time.
Donovan provided all the offense needed, netting his second career hat trick and boosting the U.S. to a victory over the World Cup second-rounders.
Carroll was released from the national team Monday to join D.C. United in Guadalajara as they prepare to face off against Chivas in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup semifinal. The match takes place April 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET. Prior to the match, United will face Mexican Primera team Tecos UAG on March 28.
United Soccer Club
The United Soccer Club U-10 team played its first-ever game in the Capitol Hill Soccer League this past Saturday against the Giants. The rainy weather didn't stop the team as Donnie Robinson led the Eagles with a goal and an assist. The match ended in a tough 2-2 draw, but the team looked promising. Their next match is set for March 31.
Luciano learning english
Check out BobbyBoswell.com to view a video of United forward Luciano Emilio as he practices acting as spokesman for Boswell's personal web site. Brazilian Emilio speaks Portuguese, Spanish and German but is still working on his English.
Arguez featured in ESPN Deportes: The Magazine
United rookie Bryan Arguez was selected to ESPN Deportes La Revista's (The Magazine) "Generation Next," an annual feature on up-and-coming young Hispanic athletes. The 18-year-old Cuban-American midfielder was one of 14 players that made the list, joining fellow MLS players David Arvizu and Francisco Mendoza.
The piece describes Arguez as having a combination of size and skill that makes him unique among American soccer players and compares his game to that of French midfielder Patrick Viera.
Official podcast
Fans logging on to D.C. United's web site will now be able to follow the team closer than ever. This season, the Screaming Eagles Podcast will be the Official Audio Podcast of D.C. United and available for download directly from dcunited.com.
Launched in February 2006, the Screaming Eagles Podcast uses the latest technology to provide a look inside Major League Soccer's most successful team. The podcast is produced and hosted by long-time Screaming Eagle David Lifton.
New episodes are created after nearly every game and contain recaps, post-game interviews and other features. Lifton also posts news and opinions on the show's blog, which can be found here http://podcast.screaming-eagles.com.
Listeners can subscribe to both podcasts so that new episodes will be downloaded directly to their computers by going to the D.C. United podcast page.
