2008 D.C. United season
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The 2008 D.C. United
season was the fourteenth year of the club's existence, as well as their thirteenth season in Major League Soccer
and their thirteenth consecutive season in the top tier of the American soccer pyramid
.
To fans and the media alike, this year marked a downfall for the franchise, as well as end to what was considered a "second golden age" for the club in league play. The justification behind this involved the United failing to defend the Supporters' Shield
, an awarded given to the MLS club with the best regular season record, for a third-consecutive year. With a 10th-place overall finish and a 6th-place finish in the Eastern Conference, United finished the lowest in the conference and league tables since 2002. With the subpar record, United failed to make the playoffs, having successfully qualified since 2003.
Their performance league play reflected on the continental stage as well. Finishing as the 2007 MLS Supporters' Shield winners, United qualified for the inaugural CONCACAF Champions League
. The tournament replaced the obsolete CONCACAF Champions' Cup, and was modeled similarly to its cousin tournament, the UEFA Champions League
. In the Champions League, United continued their misfortunes, losing all their Group Stage matches at home, and only managing to pick up one draw at Costa Rica's Saprissa
. United finished in the bottom of Group C, with a record of 0-1-5 (W-T-L).
In spite of the poorer performance in league and continental play, United excelled in the U.S. Open Cup
play, ultimately winning the domestic title against Charleston Battery
, 2-1. The domestic cup title was their first since their inaugural season
. The U.S. Open Cup, a domestic cup tournament much similar to the FA Cup
runs parallel to the regular seasons of all tiers of professional and amateur soccer in the United States
. The tournament is open for entry for any soccer club, professional or amateur, that is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation
. For MLS clubs, the top six American MLS clubs overall in the regular season are admitted entry into the third round proper, or round of 16, in the tournament. By finishing 1st overall in the regular season, United booked a third round entry in the tournament proper. The club opened Open Cup play with wins against Rochester Rhinos of the USL First Division
(second tier) and New England Revolution
of MLS (first tier) in the third round and quarterfinals respectively. In the semifinals, United won in extra time to defeat Chicago Fire. In the championship, United defeated Charleston Battery
of the USL Second Division
(third tier) to win the Open Cup for a second time in club history.
Overall Table
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
season was the fourteenth year of the club's existence, as well as their thirteenth season in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
and their thirteenth consecutive season in the top tier of the American soccer pyramid
American Soccer Pyramid
The United States soccer pyramid is a term used in soccer to describe the structure of the league system in the United States. The country's governing body for the sport, the United States Soccer Federation , oversees the system but does not operate any of its component leagues—with one temporary...
.
To fans and the media alike, this year marked a downfall for the franchise, as well as end to what was considered a "second golden age" for the club in league play. The justification behind this involved the United failing to defend the Supporters' Shield
MLS Supporters' Shield
The Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system...
, an awarded given to the MLS club with the best regular season record, for a third-consecutive year. With a 10th-place overall finish and a 6th-place finish in the Eastern Conference, United finished the lowest in the conference and league tables since 2002. With the subpar record, United failed to make the playoffs, having successfully qualified since 2003.
Their performance league play reflected on the continental stage as well. Finishing as the 2007 MLS Supporters' Shield winners, United qualified for the inaugural CONCACAF Champions League
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
. The tournament replaced the obsolete CONCACAF Champions' Cup, and was modeled similarly to its cousin tournament, the UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
. In the Champions League, United continued their misfortunes, losing all their Group Stage matches at home, and only managing to pick up one draw at Costa Rica's Saprissa
C.D. Saprissa
Deportivo Saprissa S.A.D. is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and plays their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá....
. United finished in the bottom of Group C, with a record of 0-1-5 (W-T-L).
In spite of the poorer performance in league and continental play, United excelled in the U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
play, ultimately winning the domestic title against Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
, 2-1. The domestic cup title was their first since their inaugural season
1996 D.C. United season
The 1996 D.C. United season was the clubs' second year of existence, as well as their debutant season in Major League Soccer. The United would become the first club to win the MLS Cup this year.- Background :...
. The U.S. Open Cup, a domestic cup tournament much similar to the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
runs parallel to the regular seasons of all tiers of professional and amateur soccer in the United States
Soccer in the United States
Soccer, fully known as association football,See the articles Football and Names for association football#North America for more detailed explanations of the differing names for soccer. has long been a popular sport in the United States...
. The tournament is open for entry for any soccer club, professional or amateur, that is affiliated with the United States Soccer Federation
United States Soccer Federation
The United States Soccer Federation is the official governing body of the sport of soccer in the United States. Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a member of FIFA and is responsible for governing amateur and professional soccer, including the men's, women's, youth, futsal...
. For MLS clubs, the top six American MLS clubs overall in the regular season are admitted entry into the third round proper, or round of 16, in the tournament. By finishing 1st overall in the regular season, United booked a third round entry in the tournament proper. The club opened Open Cup play with wins against Rochester Rhinos of the USL First Division
United Soccer League
The United Soccer League was a professional soccer league in the United States in the mid-1980s.After the demise of the second incarnation of the American Soccer League in 1983, four ASL teams founded the USL...
(second tier) and New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
of MLS (first tier) in the third round and quarterfinals respectively. In the semifinals, United won in extra time to defeat Chicago Fire. In the championship, United defeated Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
of the USL Second Division
USL Second Division
The United Soccer Leagues Second Division was a professional men's soccer league in the United States, part of the United Soccer Leagues league pyramid...
(third tier) to win the Open Cup for a second time in club history.
2008 roster
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| Date | Player | Position | Previous Club | Fee/Notes | Ref |
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| January 18, 2008 |  Ryan CordeiroRyan Cordeiro Ryan Cordeiro is an American soccer player who last played for Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division.-College:... |
MF / FW | University of Connecticut |
2008 MLS SuperDraft 2008 MLS SuperDraft The 2008 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 18, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. It was the ninth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was made by the Kansas City Wizards, after acquiring the selection from the expansion San Jose Earthquakes... , Round 3 selection |
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| January 22, 2008 |  Gonzalo PeraltaGonzalo Peralta Gonzalo Peralta is an Argentine footballer who currently plays defender for Tristán Suárez.-Club career:Before arriving at Almirante Brown, Peralta played two years at Club Comunicaciones in the Argentine lower divisions, appearing a total of 37 times and scoring four goals.Peralta was a key... |
DF | Almirante Brown |
Free, Discovery Player | |
| January 29, 2008 | Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Daniel Gallardo is an Argentine ex footballer who is currently the manager for Nacional de Uruguay.... |
MF |  Paris Saint-Germain |
Free | |
| March 1, 2008 | Pat Carroll Pat Carroll (soccer) Pat Carroll is an American soccer player who last played for Real Maryland Monarchs in the USL Second Division.-Professional:Carroll was signed to a developmental contract by D.C... |
DF | West Virginia University |
Free | |
| March 15, 2008 | Quavas Kirk Quavas Kirk Quavas Kirk is an American soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-Youth:Kirk did not play college soccer; he joined the U.S... |
MF | Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second... |
Traded for Greg Vanney Greg Vanney Greg Vanney is retired American soccer defender who last played for the Los Angeles Galaxy of MLS... |
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| March 27, 2008 | James Thorpe |
GK | Franklin Pierce College Franklin Pierce College Franklin Pierce University is a small, private, regionally-accredited university in rural Rindge, New Hampshire, founded in 1962, combining a liberal arts foundation with coursework for professional preparation... |
Developmental contract | |
| April 17, 2008 | Mike Zaher Mike Zaher Michael Rory Zaher is an American soccer player, currently playing for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-College and Amateur:... |
DF |  Toronto FCToronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
Traded for undisclosed SuperDraft 2009 MLS SuperDraft The 2009 MLS SuperDraft took place on January 15, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the tenth annual Major League Soccer SuperDraft. The first selection was owned by the expansion Seattle Sounders FC... pick |
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| April 23, 2008 |  Francis DoeFrancis Doe Francis Doe is a Liberian footballer currently playing for the Egyptian Premier League Telephonat Bani Sweif.-Club career:... |
FW | New York Red Bulls |
Waived by New York, free transfer | |
| June 30, 2008 | Craig Thompson Craig Thompson (soccer) Craig Thompson is an American soccer player who currently plays for Real Colorado Foxes in the USL Premier Development League.-College:... |
MF | Houston Dynamo Houston Dynamo The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic... |
Free | |
| July 16, 2008 | Joe Vide Joe Vide Joe Vide is an American soccer player.-Amateur:Vide attended high school while playing for TSV Munich 1860's youth team in Munich, Germany. He played four years at the University of Virginia as a defensive midfielder and became a regular for the Cavaliers by his senior year... |
MF | San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
Free | |
| July 31, 2008 |  Iván GuerreroIván Guerrero Iván Guerrero is a Honduran footballer.-Club:Guerrero began his career with Motagua in Honduras, playing with the team from 1996 until transferring overseas in 2000. He moved to the English Premiership to play for Coventry City along with compatriot Jairo Martínez... |
MF | San Jose Earthquakes |
Trade for partial allocation | |
| August 7, 2008 | Louis Crayton Louis Crayton Louis Crayton is a Liberian footballer currently playing for NSC Minnesota Stars in the USSF Division 2 Professional League.-Europe:... |
GK |  BaselFC Basel Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the... |
Undisclosed | |
| September 15, 2008 | Ryan Miller |
DF / MF | Cleveland City Stars Cleveland City Stars Cleveland City Stars was an American professional soccer team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Founded in 2006, the team played in the USL First Division , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid until 2009... |
Free | |
| September 16, 2008 | Greg Janicki Greg Janicki Greg Janicki is an American soccer player currently playing for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
MF | Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
Loaned, subsequently signed developmental contract |
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| Player | Pos. | From | Start | End | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ibrahim KoromaIbrahim Koroma Ibrahim Marcel Koroma is a Sierra Leonean footballer.-Career:Koroma is commonly known by his nickname Marcel .-Kallon F.C.:... |
DF | Kallon Kallon F.C. Kallon Football Club commonly known as F.C. Kallon, formerly Sierra Fisheries, is a Sierra Leonean football club based in Freetown. The club is one of the top clubs in the Sierra Leone National Premier League and play their home games at the National Stadium in Freetown.-History:The club is named... |
September 1, 2008 | January 31, 2009 | |
 Thabiso KhumaloThabiso Khumalo Thabiso "Boyzzz" Khumalo is a South African footballer currently playing for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Professional Division.-Early Life and College:... |
MF / FW | Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds Pittsburgh Riverhounds is an American professional soccer team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1999, the team plays in the National Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
September 1, 2008 | January 31, 2009 |
Major League Soccer
Conference StandingsOverall Table
CONCACAF Champions League
Group A| Club | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathón |
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 13 |
 Cruz Azul |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 10 |
 SaprissaC.D. Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa S.A.D. is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and plays their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá.... |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 9 | −2 | 10 |
| D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the... |
6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 13 | −9 | 1 |
MLS
| Win | Tie | Loss |
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2008 | Kansas City Wizards | A | 2–0 | 10,385 | ||
| April 5, 2008 | Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
H | 4–1 | 20,161 | Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... , Quaranta Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state... , Gallardo Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Daniel Gallardo is an Argentine ex footballer who is currently the manager for Nacional de Uruguay.... , Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... |
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| April 12, 2008 | Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won... |
A | 4–0 | 13,193 | ||
| April 17, 2008 | Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
H | 1–2 | 13,329 | Namoff Bryan Namoff Bryan Namoff is a retired American soccer player who last played for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... |
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| April 26, 2008 | Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won... |
H | 4–1 | 23,269 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... (2), Quaranta Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state... , Gallardo Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Daniel Gallardo is an Argentine ex footballer who is currently the manager for Nacional de Uruguay.... |
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| May 4, 2008 | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
A | 2–0 | 13,115 | ||
| May 8, 2008 | Chicago Fire | H | 0–2 | 18,605 | ||
| May 17, 2008 | Chivas USA C.D. Chivas USA Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada.... |
A | 3–1 | 13,113 | Gallardo Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Daniel Gallardo is an Argentine ex footballer who is currently the manager for Nacional de Uruguay.... |
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| May 21, 2008 | Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
A | 1–0 | 19,791 | ||
| May 24, 2008 | Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
H | 3–2 | 18,647 | Peralta Gonzalo Peralta Gonzalo Peralta is an Argentine footballer who currently plays defender for Tristán Suárez.-Club career:Before arriving at Almirante Brown, Peralta played two years at Club Comunicaciones in the Argentine lower divisions, appearing a total of 37 times and scoring four goals.Peralta was a key... , Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... , Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... |
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| May 29, 2008 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
A | 2–2 | 8,159 | Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... , Fred Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, commonly known as Fred is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for A-League club Melbourne Heart, and is also the team captain.-Brazil:... |
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| June 7, 2008 | Chicago Fire | A | 1–2 | 19,256 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... , Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... |
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| June 14, 2008 | New York Red Bulls | H | 4–1 | 18,622 | Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... (3), Simms Clyde Simms Clyde Simms is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College:... |
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| June 22, 2008 | San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
H | 3–1 | 17,922 | Simms Clyde Simms Clyde Simms is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College:... , Martinez Gonzalo Martínez Gonzalo Martínez is a Colombian football defender. At the club level, he currently plays for Deportivo Cali.-Club career:... , Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... |
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| June 29, 2008 | Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second... |
H | 4–1 | 35,979 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... , Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... (2), Gallardo Marcelo Gallardo Marcelo Daniel Gallardo is an Argentine ex footballer who is currently the manager for Nacional de Uruguay.... |
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| July 23, 2008 | Houston Dynamo Houston Dynamo The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic... |
H | 0–2 | 14,460 | ||
| August 2, 2008 | Kansas City Wizards | H | 2–0 | 18,731 | Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... , Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... |
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| August 10, 2008 | New York Red Bulls | A | 4–1 | 15,038 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... |
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| August 16, 2008 | Chicago Fire | A | 0–1 | 19,560 | Fred Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, commonly known as Fred is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for A-League club Melbourne Heart, and is also the team captain.-Brazil:... |
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| August 20, 2008 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
A | 2–1 | 14,962 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... |
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| August 23, 2008 | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
H | 3–0 | 17,283 | Vide Joe Vide Joe Vide is an American soccer player.-Amateur:Vide attended high school while playing for TSV Munich 1860's youth team in Munich, Germany. He played four years at the University of Virginia as a defensive midfielder and became a regular for the Cavaliers by his senior year... , Quaranta Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state... , Kirk Quavas Kirk Quavas Kirk is an American soccer player who currently plays for Rochester Rhinos in the USL Professional Division.-Youth:Kirk did not play college soccer; he joined the U.S... |
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| August 30, 2008 | New York Red Bulls | H | 0–0 | 15,616 | ||
| September 6, 2008 | San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
A | 2–1 | 10,121 | Quaranta Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state... |
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| September 13, 2008 | FC Dallas FC Dallas FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... |
H | 2–2 | 19,890 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... , Quaranta Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state... |
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| September 20, 2008 | Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second... |
A | 5–2 | 27,000 | McTavish Devon McTavish Devon McTavish is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... , Khumalo Thabiso Khumalo Thabiso "Boyzzz" Khumalo is a South African footballer currently playing for Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Professional Division.-Early Life and College:... |
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| September 28, 2008 | FC Dallas FC Dallas FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... |
A | 3–0 | 12,138 | ||
| October 4, 2008 | Chivas USA C.D. Chivas USA Club Deportivo Chivas USA is an American professional soccer club based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada.... |
H | 0–3 | 28,145 | ||
| October 12, 2008 | Houston Dynamo Houston Dynamo The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic... |
A | 0–0 | 17,531 | ||
| October 16, 2008 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
H | 2–1 | 16,672 | Doe Francis Doe Francis Doe is a Liberian footballer currently playing for the Egyptian Premier League Telephonat Bani Sweif.-Club career:... (2) |
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| October 26, 2008 | Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
A | 1–0 | 19,591 |
CONCACAF Champions' Cup
| Win | Tie | Loss |
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF | March 12, 2008 |  Harbour ViewHarbour View F.C. Harbour View Football Club is a Jamaican football club that currently plays in the Digicel Premier League. Harbour View is nicknamed the "Stars of the East" or "Easters" and plays home games at Harbour View Stadium.-History:... |
A | 1–1 | 6,985 | McTavish Devon McTavish Devon McTavish is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
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| QF | March 18, 2008 | Harbour View Harbour View F.C. Harbour View Football Club is a Jamaican football club that currently plays in the Digicel Premier League. Harbour View is nicknamed the "Stars of the East" or "Easters" and plays home games at Harbour View Stadium.-History:... |
H | 5–0 | 12,394 | McTavish Devon McTavish Devon McTavish is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... (2), Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... (2), Fred Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, commonly known as Fred is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for A-League club Melbourne Heart, and is also the team captain.-Brazil:... |
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| SF | April 1, 2008 | Pachuca |
A | 0–2 | 18,642 | ||
| SF | April 9, 2008 | Pachuca |
H | 2–1 | 17,329 | Dyachenko Rod Dyachenko Rodion Sergeyevich "Rod" Dyachenko is a Russian footballer who currently plays for Samut Songkhram in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:Dyachenko was born in the Russian SFSR in the Soviet Union prior to the breakup of the country in the early 1990s... , Niell Franco Niell Franco Niell is an Argentine football striker who currently plays for Queretaro FC.-Career:Niell joined the Argentinos Juniors youth system in 2001, and debuted professionally on April 12, 2004... |
CONCACAF Champions League
| Win | Tie | Loss |
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref. |
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| GS | September 16, 2008 | Saprissa C.D. Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa S.A.D. is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and plays their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá.... |
H | 0–2 | 6,105 | ||
| GS | September 24, 2008 | Marathón |
A | 2–0 | 8,000 | ||
| GS | October 1, 2008 | Cruz Azul |
H | 0–1 | 7,124 | ||
| GS | October 9, 2008 | Saprissa C.D. Saprissa Deportivo Saprissa S.A.D. is a Costa Rican sports club, mostly known for its football team. The club is located in San Juan de Tibás, San José, and plays their home games at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa Aymá.... |
A | 2–2 | 10,000 | Doe Francis Doe Francis Doe is a Liberian footballer currently playing for the Egyptian Premier League Telephonat Bani Sweif.-Club career:... , Dyachenko Rod Dyachenko Rodion Sergeyevich "Rod" Dyachenko is a Russian footballer who currently plays for Samut Songkhram in the Thai Premier League.-Youth and College:Dyachenko was born in the Russian SFSR in the Soviet Union prior to the breakup of the country in the early 1990s... |
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| GS | October 21, 2008 | Cruz Azul |
A | 2–0 | 4,265 | ||
| GS | October 29, 2008 | Marathón |
H | 2–4 | 7,156 | Doe Francis Doe Francis Doe is a Liberian footballer currently playing for the Egyptian Premier League Telephonat Bani Sweif.-Club career:... , Janicki Greg Janicki Greg Janicki is an American soccer player currently playing for Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:... |
U.S. Open Cup
| Win | Tie | Loss |
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref. |
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| R3 | July 1, 2008 | Rochester Rhinos | H | 2–0 | 2,752 | Burch Marc Burch Marc Burch is an American soccer player who currently plays for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... (2) |
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| QF | July 8, 2008 | Chicago Fire | H | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | 4,118 | Doe Francis Doe Francis Doe is a Liberian footballer currently playing for the Egyptian Premier League Telephonat Bani Sweif.-Club career:... , Namoff Bryan Namoff Bryan Namoff is a retired American soccer player who last played for D.C. United in Major League Soccer.-College and Amateur:... |
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| SF | August 12, 2008 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
H | 3–1 | 6,797 | Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... (2), Quaranta Santino Quaranta Santino Quaranta is an American soccer player.-Youth:Quaranta partially attended Baltimore's Archbishop Curley High School for his freshman and sophomore years, where he started both years, and was recognized as one of the top soccer players in the state... |
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| F | September 3, 2008 | Charleston Battery Charleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
H | 2–1 | 8,212 | Emilio Luciano Emilio Luciano Emílio is a Brazilian footballer, currently playing for Toros Neza in the Liga de Ascenso.-Early career:... , Fred Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva Helbert Frederico Carreiro da Silva, commonly known as Fred is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for A-League club Melbourne Heart, and is also the team captain.-Brazil:... |