United And Chicago Tie Home Opener
DC United Fall Short Against Chicago Fire, 0-2
Despite strong play early in the first period, DC United could not overcome the first period goal by Chicago’s Justin Mapp. The second period goal by Cuauhtemoc Blanco sealed the game, as DC United just didn’t seem to get anything going.
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 8: Chris Rolfe #17 of the Chicago Fire steals the ball from Marc Burch #4 of the DC United during a MLS game at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC on May 8, 2008. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
For more on the game and reactions visit the following sites:
- Behind The Badge, MLS Game #7: DCU 0 – Chicago 2
- From Black and Red, This blog is…
- The DCenters, First Impression – DC United 0: 2 Chicago Fire
- BLCKDGRD, United 0, Chicago 2
- From DCUnited.com, This blog is…
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 8: Gonzalo Martinez #23 of the DC United and John Thorrington #11 of the Chicago Fire struggle for control of the ball during a MLS game at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC on May 8, 2008. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
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DC United vs. Chicago Fire (0-1), After The First Period
It has stayed dry so far despite threats of Thunderstorms, so far the only thing dampening spirits is the single goal by Chicago Fire late in the first period.
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 8: Clyde Sims #19 of the DC United and Justin Mapp #21 of the Chicago Fire struggle for control of the ball during a MLS game at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC on May 8, 2008. (Photo by Allen Clark/www.OffWingPhoto.com)
More photos to come following the game.
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