An uneasy feeling settled upon RFK stadium Saturday night. After going ahead 1-0, D.C. United conceded a penalty kick goal to New York Red Bull and a collective groan emanated from the crowd of nearly 22,000. Knotted at 1 after 45 minutes, the distinct possibility of an unfavorable home draw loomed on the horizon. Was this really the same team that sent 7 players to the All-Star game? The same team that routed the…

After soundly thrashing Celtic FC in a friendly two weeks ago, MLS-leading DC United will take on another international power, only this time it’s the mighty Real Madrid. Due to scheduling conflicts at the local stadiums and Real’s already booked West Coast tour, this friendly will be played in Seattle at Qwest Field on August 9th at 11 p.m. ET. We here at DCist are bummed that we won’t be able to watch this…

The following is an account of DCist’s experience as part of the press corps covering DC United’s 4-0 win over Celtic FC. Ever wonder what it would be like in the press box during a big game? There’d be scores of reporters, banging away on their typewriters, cigarettes hanging from their mouths with a half inch of ash dangling precariously. A man sporting a fedora would run in and say, “Here’s the scoop, ya hear?”…

Washington-area fútbol enthusiasts get a real treat tomorrow night (7:30 p.m.) when Celtic FC, one of the most storied clubs in Europe, visits a DC United squad playing some of the best soccer in its history. Nominally, the match is an international friendly, an exhibition. DC is playing through a 33 game season, and will not want to risk injury or exhaustion to its stars. Celtic is in its preseason, and will be eager to…