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D.C. United Faces Elimination in Playoffs

                   
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Jun 27, 2008
        
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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) - D.C. United is again facing elimination from the MLS playoffs after a 1-0 loss to the Chicago Fire. Chicago's Chris Rolfe scored the lone goal in the 14th minute. The physical match included four yellow cards -- two for each team -- and 41 fouls. D.C. United's Luciano Emilio led the league with 20 goals, but did not enter the match until the 78th minute because of an injury. Chicago headed into the game on an eight-game unbeaten streak. D.C. United finished first in the league and ended the season but won three of its last eight. The Fire have a 5-0-1 record against United in playoff action, outscoring the D.C. 11-0. The final game of the aggregate-goal series is November first at RFK... [read full story]                    

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MLS: D.C. United 4, Los Angeles 1

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Jun 30, 2008
        

Luciano Emilio scored two goals for D.C. United, which extended its winning streak to four matches Sunday with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.After starting the 2008 season with two wins against seven losses, D.C....

                   

MLS: D.C. United 4, Los Angeles 1

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WASHINGTON, June 29 (UPI) -- Luciano Emilio scored two goals for D.C. United, which extended its winning streak to four matches Sunday with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy. After starting the 2008 season with two wins...

                   
mlsnet.com: D.C. United boasts their own dynamic offensive player in forward Luciano Emilio. mlsnet.com

D.C. United prepared for high-flying Galaxy

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Jun 28, 2008
        

Shrugging off the avalanche of publicity and attention that surrounds a date with David Beckham, in-form D.C. United are ready to stand toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Galaxy in their high-profile clash at RFK Stadium on Sunday.

                   
mlsnet.com: Ante Jazic and the Galaxy backline will be in for a test against a United attack that's come alive. mlsnet.com

LA may meet scoring match in D.C.

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Jun 27, 2008
        

Galaxy face tough test against equally explosive United Ante Jazic and the Galaxy backline will be in for a test against a United attack that's come alive. (C. Spencer/Getty) Currently riding a three game unbeaten streak, the...

Recommended travel tips for D.C. United vs. LA Galaxy

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Jun 27, 2008
        

06/27/08 - Major League Soccer (MLS) • Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board... WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 27, 2008) - D.C. United announced today recommended travel tips for fans attending the June 29 game...

                   
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D.C. United Ties - Keeps Streak Going

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Jun 27, 2008
        

WASHINGTON (AP) - D.C. United and the Chicago Fire both extended unbeaten streaks by playing to a scoreless tie Saturday night. United (16-6-7) is unbeaten in its last 13 MLS games. The Fire (9-10-10) have a seven-game unbeaten...

                   

Will D.C. United Survive the Playoffs?

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WASHINGTON (AP) - D.C. United players feel they have already proven themselves to be the best team in Major League Soccer this season, and they have a trophy to prove it. The Supporters' Shield is awarded to the team with the...