Thomas Floyd covers D.C. United for The Washington Times.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 25, 2013 Comments
D.C. United co-owner Erick Thohir's influence extended directly to the team's personnel Friday, with the club's signing of 20-year-old Indonesian midfielder Syamsir Alam on loan from Belgian side C.S. Vise.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 24, 2013 Comments
Turning a longtime relationship between D.C. United and the Richmond Kickers into an official bond, the clubs Thursday announced their affiliation as part of a multiyear deal between MLS and third-tier USL Pro.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 17, 2013 Comments
D.C. United on Thursday filled a key need and added some local talent at the same time, taking University of Maryland left back Taylor Kemp in the first round of the MLS SuperDraft.
By — Published January 14, 2013 Comments
D.C. United on Monday signed 16-year-old forward Michael Seaton to a first-team contract, adding the Capitol Heights resident to the club's already-impressive homegrown player corps.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 9, 2013 Comments
MLS on Wednesday released its full 2013 schedule, with D.C. United set to play 12 times on national television, including two matches on NBC: March 16 at New York, and the season finale Oct. 27 against Houston at RFK Stadium.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 9, 2013 Comments
D.C. United on Wednesday confirmed the acquisition of striker Rafael on loan from Brazilian side Esporte Clube Bahia, with the 20-year-old somewhat surprisingly joining the club as a highly priced "designated player" signing.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 7, 2013 Comments
D.C. United defender-midfielder Andy Najar, a Honduran Olympic veteran, will go on loan to Belgian side RSC Anderlecht through the end of January, the MLS club announced Monday.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 6, 2013 Comments
After a nearly yearlong absence, D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid is back with the U.S. national team.
By Thomas Floyd — Published January 3, 2013 Comments
While barely a month has passed since the Los Angeles Galaxy claimed MLS Cup, the SuperDraft and first day of preseason now are just two weeks away. On Thursday, D.C. United unveiled their full preseason schedule.
By Thomas Floyd — Published December 18, 2012 Comments
D.C. United will open their 2013 campaign against the team that ended their run in 2012, facing the Eastern Conference champion Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium on March 2, the earliest start date in MLS history.
By Thomas Floyd — Published December 14, 2012 Comments
D.C. United on Friday made their first acquisition of the offseason, selecting veteran midfielder John Thorrington in the MLS re-entry draft's second stage.
By Thomas Floyd — Published November 28, 2012 Comments
Confirming a development that long had been assumed, D.C. United on Wednesday announced forward Josh Wolff will retire and become a full-time assistant coach after serving as a player-coach in 2012.
By Thomas Floyd — Published November 28, 2012 Comments
After D.C. United on Tuesday announced Kevin Payne, the only top executive the club has ever known, was stepping down as president and CEO, I had the opportunity to take part in a conference call with Payne and also chat on the phone with coach Ben Olsen.
By — Published November 26, 2012 Comments
Fourteen months after a broken leg derailed a career year for Chris Pontius, the D.C. United attacker has been rewarded for coming back better than ever in 2012.
By Thomas Floyd — Published November 21, 2012 Comments
D.C. United and midfielder Branko Boskovic have agreed to mutually part ways so the Montenegro international can attend to family matters, the club announced Wednesday.
By Mark Mix
Home day care providers would be forced into unions
