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Is There A D.C. United Doctor in the House?

Wishing Robbie Well

“Dr. Russell, paging Dr. Russell” might not be too tough a chant to get right for the fans on such short notice. We’re sure there will be an appropriate send-off on Sunday for such a class act. Though Robbie has been with the team for a relatively short time, he has gained the admiration of all those he has come in contact with and the supporters are thrilled that he will pursue another dream so close by at Georgetown.

We wish the future Dr. Russell and his family all the best as he embarks on yet another adventure and rest assured he will always be greeted with open arms at any of our events when in need of a study break!

Speaking of departures and tough breaks, we would be remiss in not also wishing Ryan Tronovitch, who kept us informed of all the latest Black & Red happenings, good luck on his move to Raleigh and Marcelo Saragosa a speedy recovery from knee surgery.

Ready to Wave the Flag ?

Talon has a natural advantage as an Eagle to be predisposed to supporting both Club & Country, but you can join in this weekend as well with so much on tap!

Make sure you participate in the Brand the Brew Contest for the limited edition D.C. United specific beer from DC Brau. We have long featured their craft beers at our tailgates and are positively thrilled that this partnership will produce something very special indeed.

Federal City FC First

The Open Cup has begun in earnest and we are looking forward to seeing whether we take on the Richmond Kickers or Icon FC on May 28th. While the competition may not yet have the drama of the FA Cup, there has been some giant-killing excitement during its long history and it is a very special opportunity for teams in the USA at all levels to dream big.

In fact, you can come out to the season opener for D.C. United’s U23 NPSL side coached by Jaime Moreno at West Springfield HS on Saturday at 7:30pm as this will begin their quest for a national championship and a US Open Cup bid for 2014.

Bring the Family Out

Kids and anyone young at heart can come out for all the fun on Sunday as we snap both our current streak and the Sporks along the way.

D.C. United – Sporting K.C.
Sunday, May 19th
5pm
RFK Stadium

Nicole is busy taking your ticket orders now online for any of our sections so that you can participate in this special Armed Forces Appreciation matchday. If you have young children who might be overwhelmed by the atmosphere in the Nest, not to worry as you can choose our family-friendly Aerie as a seating option that is close to all the action on the field.

The tailgate begins early at 1pm and remember that the first 7,500 fans in the stadium will be getting American flags!

Hungry to Take on Germany?

Speaking of tailgates and American flags, our out-of-town guests have been snapping up tailgate passes for the festivities on June 2nd and you don’t want to be left out! The Centennial Celebrations that we are hosting with the American Outlaws will undoubtedly be epic.

Nicole is rushing to get the envelopes for our NINE SECTIONS at the match completed and it would help if you are coming to the tailgate to get put your order in now so that she can include your band with your tickets and be able to hand them out beginning on Sunday. Passes MUST be purchased in advance and you can do so right on our online store here.

By the way – Thea would love to have some volunteers for this grand affair (and you get to eat gratis), so drop her a note at tailgatevol@screaming-eagles.com

Come On United (States and DC)!!

Sunday is A Special Day for the Black & Red

Get Your Kicks with the Sporks

The Caps season may have melted away with a whimper, but there is still joy to be had in Mudville! Bring the whole family out for some futbol fun at RFK this Sunday afternoon’s special Armed Forces Appreciation match.

D.C. United – Sporting K.C.
Sunday, May 19th
5pm
RFK Stadium

The first 7,500 fans entering the stadium will be given American flags and this match has special significance for players like Perry Kitchen whose father and grandfather served our country. The National Anthem and “God Bless America” at half-time will be performed by Sgt. Vicki Golding of the 257th Army Band “The Band of the Nation’s Capital.”

The ceremonial kicker will be Jason Pak, who is currently recovering from an IED explosion he suffered on November 4, 2012 in Zangabad, Afghanistan. Pak is from Northern Virginia and attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. Recently, Chris Pontius and James Riley stopped by Walter Reed to visit him.

Nicole would be happy to take your ticket order now for any of our sections so that you can participate in this special day.

The Nest Awaits

Now is the time when our team most needs our voices to be heard! Olsen’s Army was heartened to see the effort put out by the squad down in Dallas and are ready to see that commitment during our home stand as we fight together for a return to winning ways at RFK.

Buy your tickets for the Sporks and the Timbers on our online store here and come early for the tailgate in Lot 8 and share some quality time with fellow fans.

Special bonus is that Nicole reports that she will be handing out the USA – Germany tickets at both matches to those who have ordered through us.

Are you Ready to Rock the Red, White and Blue?

Over 3,000 SE’s and American Outlaws are gathering on June 2nd for the Centennial Celebrations and a little kickaround with Klinsi’s old team. You can join in the pre-game festivities in Lot 8 for just $15 per person!

Due to the massive nature of this biergarten and to allow our volunteers to plan exact numbers, we have to limit the number of passes for this event. Passes MUST be purchased in advance and you can do so right on our online store here.

Please order now, so that Nicole can put your tailgate bands in your ticket envelope to make things much much smoother!

Our Thoughts go out to our Capitals Crew

The Caps just didn’t show up last night, but our contingent certainly did! As always, we supported the home side with gusto. Come out to the tailgate on Sunday and commiserate with those who had to deal with those loutish Rangers fans.

You could even brighten up Thea’s day by volunteering to help her out at the tailgate by sending a note to tailgatevol@screaming-eagles.com

Come Join Us On the Links

Ovie and his boys aren’t the only ones headed to the golf course. Matt Mathai is again gathering the gang back together to play a little golf for our favorite charity.

If you would like to join one of the Screaming Eagles foursomes at the Annual United Celebrity Golf Tournament set for Monday, June 17th, drop us a note at outreach@screaming-eagles.com

Can United Avoid the Texas Two-Step?

Fans Fear Getting Hosed in Frisco

After the abysmal performance midweek that has everyone questioning the professionalism of the side, things don’t get any easier on Saturday. Far from it, as we battle the surprise leaders in the league on their home turf.

Will the prospect of the return of Chris Pontius to the side be enough to put us back on competitive footing or will this be a Black & Red Alamo?

If you would like to join the hardy souls who will be venturing to Dallas, you can grab tix to the match for just $18.

Trading Lot 8 for the Pubs on Saturday

At this point the fans can only gather together and pray to the footballing gods that the nightmarish start to season will end! We are beyond rending garments and gnashing of teeth at this stage.

What better time than to introduce a new viewing party option for those on the East side of the river who have long been clamoring for one? Cliff Moy and the Montgomery County SEFC sides invite you to join them in the heart of Bethesda.

Beat Dallas Viewing Party
Bethesda Ri Ra
Saturday, May 11th
Pre-game Bonanza begins at 8pm

Sprechen Sie Deutsch?

We are not exactly relaxing before the next big home matches against the KC Sporks on May 19th and the Portland Timbers on May 25th, as we have to prepare for the German invasion on June 2nd!

US Soccer has shipped our block of 100 and 200 level midfield tix and Nicole will be hard at work organizing the puzzle so that we can begin distributing those reserved tickets at those two matches.

EagleGate Volunteers Wanted

We will be sending out our first blast about the massive tailgate festivities that will surround the Centennial match by Monday, but one thing is certain. We will need help on this project and if you would like to join in the planning drop a note to us at info@screaming-eagles.com. We want to put on quite the show for one and all, since this comes around only every 100 years!

We will need all hands on deck (or in this case, Lot 8)! Please send Thea a note at tailgatevol@screaming-eagles.com if you are willing to pitch in to help as we host the nation (and our German friends) at what will be perhaps our biggest tailgate ever!

Come On United (States and DC)

May is Meant for Futbol

Matt Mathai captures a Pumped Guzan!

Hope you had a wonderful Cinco de Mayo weekend off with no D.C. United matches to watch. SEPL (Screaming Eagles Pub Lovers) made do with watching Brad in action for Villa and witnessing his excitement after a critical win in the relegation battle amongst the many matches on tap. It won’t be long before we see him back at RFK!

Did you venture out to the Plex for the packed house to watch the Spirit in action? Or catch Michael Seaton in his debut and Conor Shanosky score for the Kickers?

Talon greets the Germans

Whatever you did, we hope you rested for the absolutely mega month ahead as we have so much in store for you. From a slew of home matches to the big centenial celebration on the first weekend in June we are going to be busy birds indeed!

The USA – Germany tickets should be arriving shortly from the USSF and Nicole will be doing her magic to organize them all to distribute at the May 19th Sporting KC and May 25th Portland Timbers matches at RFK.

Splash of Color to the Festivities

CAUSE (Community Action Uniting Screaming Eagles) did not take a weekend off and were busy flying the flag and so much more at the Esquela Key Soccer Fun Fest and Silent Auction.

Special thanks to Talon who made a surprise appearance to the crowd’s delight and to Derek Fuzzell and Carter Forinash for their referee jerseys!

Orange You Glad we Have a Game?

Now we turn our attention to the Wednesday night welcoming of the Dynamo back to RFK.

If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, please order them online at our nifty store and save time (and money)!

D.C. United vs. Houston Dynamo
Wednesday, May 8th
7pm
RFK Stadium

No need to purchase tailgate tix as this is a relaxed drinks only affair – just stop by the SE tent in Lot 8.

Throwback Thursday Winner

Congratulations to Jason aka ChestRockwell for being the first to guess the May 26th, 2007 match at RFK between D.C. United and Houston! Now for bonus points how many current and former DCU players were on the field during this match? If you click on the pic, you may even notice Benny closing in to help a castless Josh Gros defend the wing!

Just for the record – the good guys won this one 2-1.

You Can’t Extinguish Black & Red Voices

The Line is Becoming More Visible

Olsen’s Army will not be muzzled in our support for the Don’t Cross the Line Campaign and are proud that Major League Soccer committed to promoting unity, respect, fair play, equality and acceptance throughout the soccer community. We were thrilled that the league took the lead and were happy to see the NHL follow suit this month with its announcement teaming up with the You Can Play Project.

We have been heartened first by the reaction to Robbie Rogers’ moving letter and now former Washington Wizard Jason Collins and his wonderful column in Sports Illustrated. We fervently hope that professional athletes in all sports will feel emboldened by these men (and those who came before) breaking their silence and opening the door for them. After all, we know that the fans will not hold them back!!

Cowtown Express Crew

Speaking of not holding back, Miguel Martinez captured a great shot of the crew who got up at dawn to wend their way to the Midwest for some early season fireworks and fun!

Needless to say, this Screaming Eagles roadtrip will be added to the long list of memorable romps and we suspect that many more will have claimed to have been on the bus to Columbus.

The Black & Red Faithful Gathered

While our Midwest Marauders were watching Clark Hunt’s scoreboard go up in flames firsthand, the folks back home were puzzled at the delay of the broadcast. Fortunately they could make do with other MLS action at Ri Ra until the ladder truck crews got the job done in Ohio.

Thank goodness for social media which allowed those in attendance to pass around twitter pics of the bizarre scenes and enjoy a degree of levity at the absurdity of it all. A few refrains of “The Roof, the roof, the roof is on fire, never mind the water, let the mother&@*%$&# burn…” seemed oddly appropriate.

Each Goal Felt Like Another Jab to the Skull

Unfortunately, watching the match itself was like driving a sharp implement into the cranium (as Victoria’s ‘Bleeding Scissors’ headgear so aptly demonstrated). Ouch!!

At the moment it appears that we simply cannot score in a brothel and even Luis Suarez himself probably couldn’t get a nibble if he played with us despite what the stats show from the match. Lies, damned lies and statistics come to mind.

Perhaps the dire state of the squad is finally forcing some rethinking from the machete-wielding men. An early Chris Pontius return to action is just not going to cut it. Even though we don’t have relegation to be concerned with, the specter of the 2010 season looms large!

Save Our Soccer Fields

Both our Arlington and Reston Brigades are sending out an S.O.S. asking for your help with petitions to upgrade or keep fields available for the next generation of players. Would you please take a moment and help out by signing these online efforts to put the decision makers’ feet to the fire to protect our area soccer fields!

Petition to Approve and Fund a Lighted Synthetic Field at Williamsburg Middle School

Save Baron Cameron Athletic Fields

Every vote counts!

Is There A D.C. United Doctor in the House?

Sunday is A Special Day for the Black & Red

Can United Avoid the Texas Two-Step?

May is Meant for Futbol

You Can’t Extinguish Black & Red Voices

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