Olsen Takes 'Positive Step' As Camp Begins by Steven Goff (Profile/Interview | Washington Post - January 22) Ben Olsen was at his rambunctious best on the first day of D.C. United training camp yesterday, knocking around the ball with purpose, challenging for possession and playfully hassling teammates. Also: training camp and roster updates.more details | go to article
Reggae Boy Vernan For Trial With DC United by Audley Boyd (Profile/Interview | The Jamaica Gleaner - February 13) Always moving with a quick step and very businesslike posture, Eric Vernan has quickly established himself as a quality player in dual roles, attacking and defending, as he speeds up and down the right flank of Jamaica's team.more details | go to article
Gómez's Return Makes United Feel Nostalgic by Steven Goff (Profile/Interview | Washington Post - February 13) Arriving at RFK Stadium yesterday for his first D.C. United practice since being reacquired last week from Colorado, Christian Gómez spotted veteran Ben Olsen wearing a powder-blue Rapids jersey with "C. Gomez" and the No. 10 stamped on the back.more details | go to article
Plenty Of Uncertainty Remains For United At Keeper by Craig Stouffer (Profile/Interview | Washington Examiner (DC) - February 26) Goalkeeping was an endless topic of concern for D.C. United in 2008, and for good reason, as United was scored on 61 times during the regular season, more than any other team in Major League Soccer but one.more details | go to article
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