D.C. United emerged from the cold last Wednesday night with a 2-1 victory over Harbour View FC and a one-goal lead in the two-game aggregate goal series in the quarterfinal round of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The club immediately began preparing for the return leg, to be played Wednesday night in Kingston, Jamaica, waking up at 5 a.m. to travel to Coral Springs, Fla., for training.
The club has practiced daily since Thursday and is focused on the upcoming away leg. The team travels to Jamaica today for the match, scheduled for Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised live on Fox Soccer Channel.
Home Schooling
United did not bring the full roster to their Heron Bay training headquarters. Those not traveling have been hard at work, practicing under the guidance of team strength and conditioning coach Randy Rocha.
Trials and Tribulations
Both Marcelo Kobistyj and Odvan Gomez Silva have completed trials with the Black-and-Red without being offered a contract.
First XI Luncheon
The DC Sports & Entertainment Commission has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of the Third Annual First XI Charity Kick-Off Luncheon, hosted by United for D.C., the non-profit arm of D.C. United. The First XI Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, March 29 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marriott at Metro Center. Sponsors, table purchasers and attendees will have the opportunity to meet-and-greet all of the 2005 United players and coaches as they prepare for the 2005 season and the defense of their 2004 MLS Cup Championship. For more information on the Third Annual First XI Charity Kick-off Luncheon, please call Catherine Marquette at 202-587-5443 or email her at cmarquette@dcunited.com. You may also visit United for D.C.'s website at www.unitedfordc.org for more information on the charity's activities.
