Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch Archive: March 2011

SportAccord Convention 2011 asks "Why Sport Matters?"

The theme of this year's SportAccord Convention - the biggest gathering of sports bigwigs in the world - is "Why Sport Matters." Published March 31 2011
D.C. United goalie Bill Hamid signs new contract

D.C. United goalie Bill Hamid has signed a new contract. His salary will now count against United’s salary cap. Published March 31 2011
Welcome to D.C. United Women; joins W-League

D.C. United has launched a second division women's team called D.C. United Women which will play in the United Soccer Leagues (USL) W-League for the 2011 season. Published March 30 2011
2 D.C. United stars; local hero Murray, elected to Hall of Fame

Two former D.C. United players, a U.S. team favorite, and a former local soccer hero have been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Published March 29 2011
Manchester United set to play MLS All-Stars

Manchester United will play in Major League Soccer's All-Star game for the second straight year. Published March 28 2011
D.C. United re-signs oft-injured Brandon Barklage

Brandon Barklage returns for his third season with the resurgent D.C. outfit after suffering a knee injury on May 26, 2010 in a friendly with Italian giant AC Milan. Published March 25 2011
U.S. team set to play world champion Spain in June

The U.S. men's soccer team will certainly get a good workout before it plays in its next competitive tournament. Published March 25 2011
Everton F.C. set to play D.C. United at RFK

D.C. United will play an international friendly against English Premier League club Everton F.C. on Saturday, July 23 at RFK Stadium. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Published March 22 2011
D.C. United beat Columbus 3-1; goals from Davies and Wolff

The worst team in the league last year opened its season with a 3-1 win over the Columbus Crew at RFK Stadium. Published March 20 2011
D.C. United readies for another season

D.C. United welcomes the Columbus Crew to its season-opener at RFK Stadium on Saturday night. Published March 18 2011
D.C. United helps victims of Japan's earthquake

D.C. United fans have an opportunity to help the victims of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami. The club will partner with the American Red Cross to aid the Japan relief efforts. Published March 18 2011
D.C. United’s Perry Kitchen gets call to join U.S. U-20 team

D.C. United's rookie defender Perry Kitchen has been called-up to the U.S. under 20 team. Published March 17 2011
Bradley names roster ready to face Argentina and Paraguay

U.S. men’s head coach Bob Bradley has named a roster of 24 players that will train in Cary, N.C., ahead of a pair of international friendlies against Argentina and Paraguay. Published March 16 2011
D.C. United signs goalkeeper Joe Willis

With two of its goalies working back from injury, D.C. United has signed goalkeeper Joe Willis. Published March 16 2011
More food options at D.C. United games

The choice of a tasty meal just got better at D.C. United games. Don't waste your hard earned bucks buying over-priced food inside RFK Stadium. Check out the food trucks in the parking lot. Published March 11 2011
JP Dellacamera joins Fox Soccer Channel for MLS games

JP Dellacamera is moving from ESPN to Fox Soccer Channel (FSC), to be a key part of the broadcast team for the 2011 Major League Soccer season. Published March 10 2011
Adrian Healey named voice of MLS on ESPN networks

ESPN has named Adrian Healey, a play-by-play commentator from the network’s 2010 FIFA World Cup coverage team, as its primary voice for Major League Soccer telecasts beginning this season. Published March 9 2011
43-year-old goalie Pat Onstad signs with D.C. United

Due to injuries to two of its key goalies, D.C. United today signed Pat Onstad, the club's assistant coach, to a short-term playing contract. Published March 9 2011
U.S. team likely to play at RFK in Gold Cup

The U.S. men's national team has been drawn to play Canada, Guadeloupe and Panama in Group C of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup and has a very good chance of playing a key Gold Cup game at RFK Stadium. Published March 8 2011
Amy Rosenfeld to oversee ESPN soccer coverage

ESPN has promoted veteran producer Rosenfeld to the role of coordinating producer to oversee its global soccer coverage. Published March 4 2011

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