D.C. United arrived in Tegucigalpa, Honduras Monday, two days in advance of the club's highly anticipated CONCACAF Champions' Cup showdown with CD Olimpia. Having boarded a flight from Miami, the club was met at the airport by dozens of local journalists seeking comment from former CD Olimpia star forward and current United striker Luciano Emilio. The horde followed the Black-and-Red to their hotel and, later, to a training session at Estadio National.
Under the guidance of head coach Tom Soehn, United worked off some of the effects of the two-and-a-half hour flight with a spirited 60-minute session. The four-time MLS Cup champions will be honored at a luncheon hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Honduras and train again Tuesday night.
D.C. United open play Wednesday in the quarterfinal round of the tournament. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel, Fox Sports Espanol (tape-delayed at 11 p.m. ET) and North Cone. The return leg will take place at RFK Stadium on March 1 at 7 p.m. ET.
It's in the net
Despite never having played in a real game with D.C. United, it is obvious that Luciano Emilio has been scouting games featuring his new club. As he participated in a shooting drill during Monday's training session, the Brazilian striker gave a nod to Dave Johnson, the club's long-time television play-by-play announcer, by yelling "It's in the net! It's in the net!" after each goal.
Meet Tom Soehn
This Saturday, the Screaming Eagles are throwing their 2007 Season Kick Off Shindig at the Rosslyn Spectrum. Soehn will be on hand and the party is free and open to the public, so bring a friend! Soft drinks and light snacks will be provided.
SCREAMING EAGLES 2007 SEASON KICK OFF SHINDIG
Saturday, February 24
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. ET
The Rosslyn Spectrum
1611 North Kent Street
Arlington, VA
There is free parking and it's just a few blocks from the Rosslyn Metro stop on the Blue & Orange lines. Get directions here >
More information on the Screaming Eagles can be found here >
