Kudos to DC United's Rookie of the Year and DCU season in review

DC United's youngest player and only shining spot in a pathetic season, Andy Najar, won the MLS Rookie of the Year the other day.  At the age of 17 he the youngest player to win this award.  The last time a DC United player won this was Ben Olsen back in 1998.  Olsen, who began this season as the DC United Asst. Coach was promoted as Interim Head Coach after the home office rightfully sacked Curt Onalfo, after he failed to win more that 3 games in his first 18 (3-12-3).  MLS legend Jamie Moreno also retired this season which is a sad day for DC United and also the league as a whole.  He was a class act and one of the best MLS ever had

Now, that is the basic newspaper season stuff; but here is the Balddave opinion. 
WTF United, first off, Curt Onalfo?????  Onalfo was a bad coach with a losing record (27-29-22) when he coached KC for 2 years, he also was an assistant with the US National Team under Bruce Arena (apparently he did not learn anything).  While I respect all the things Curt Onalfo has done for DCU and US soccer, he has proven to be a terrible head coach and should stay as an assistant or continue his youth coaching in McLean VA. 

Now Ben Olsen took over the team as Interim Head Coach in Aug of the season.  Ben was but into a crappy situation and was handed a team in disarray.  He did the best he could and trying to provide that passion that DCU seemed to be missing all season.  The players were there, most of them healthy, but they just really lacked the passion we used to see in the old days. 

Andy Najar the 17 year old Honduran that emerged out of the DCU Youth academy was an excellent bright spot throughout the season (especially towards the end).  He played with excitement, passion, and sometimes aggression.  He played like a kid that loves to play.  This season he created a duality within his play.  On one hand he was growing up learning to play like a man; making good decisions with the ball, keeping his frustrations in check, and trying to put 100% on the field every game.  On the other hand he still is only 17 years old and therefore has a certain amount of youthful excitement in his game; he still seemed to get a kick out of playing with the "big boys," and at times looked like a high school kid just having fun.  If his excitement and attitude can work it's way through the locker room, and they name a quality head coach (b/c Ben Olsen should not be forced to do that again), we should have a good squad next season. 
I guess I should also point out the number of injuries DCU sustained through out the season.  Lost Namoff to a concussion, Clyde Simms, Chris Pontius, Bill Hamid, and others I cannot think of right now.  DC United needs to get healthy, it is a long season and you cannot count on your starters all season long. 

my new favorite commercial

Greatest Goal this season

this is the greatest goal you will see all this season from any league.  Nakamura from Celtic FC in the Scottish Premeire League hits this ball and the action it is ridiculous.  It litterally goes from one of the goal to the other in the 30 yards that it traveled.  Check out the camera angle from behind the shot to see the movement.  Curve balls in Baseball suck.
Enjoy this b/c goals like this are brillient.

Hey USA Soccer

DC U game 1

Okay, so it did not work out like we planned last night. DCU lost 1:0 to Chicago; now they come into our house next week and have to hold on to their one goal lead at RFK. We dominate at RFK. The fans will be in full support and hungry for a win.
Just wait Blanco, i can feel that someone is going to break one of your legs.
I bleed black and red. GO DC!!

DC UNITED

DCU is in the first round of the playoff's tonight against Chicago with their new star Blanco. Ohhh, big old Mexican international Blanco.... lame, he looks like he is going to have a heart attack on the field. He has been good for the league but real DC fans can't stand him. He was a dick to the US National team for years and is now a dick to the famed and ever popular club, DC United. All hail DC United.
DCU will crush them tonight in Chicago then come home next week for the second half of the home and away series. My prediction is; tonight DC 3 Chi 1 and for next week DC 2 Chi 0.
And for your viewing pleasure here are the top goals from this season from DC United.

With that out of the way, more ramblings to come; peace and enjoy the game.

DC United kicks ass

So, DC United soccer team is on a 5 game win streak, this is ridiculous, they are going to over come the NE Revolution soon and be top of the table. Which is really good going into the home stretch of the end of the season.
Everyone is playing well, Ben Olsen has hit is stride and is playing really well and very smart. Moreno is the current all time MLS goal scoring leader with 109 goals in his career. The wife and i were there for the momentous occasion. Oh, we were also there for the David Beckham debut game a few weeks ago at RFK. The place was sold out and quite possibly the loudest i have ever heard from that stadium in the last 10 years of going to DCU and international soccer games there.
But back to DC United, i am little pissed that Josh Gros is not continually starting, he has been bounced around the line up and needs to be a constant presence on the left wing at mid fielder, were he belonging. That kid has the best work ethic of any pro athlete in any pro sport, it is brilliant how hard he tries.
Okay, enough rambling today. Talk at you next time.

Hilarious

This quite possibly the funniest thing I have ever seen.

Soccer Skills

These kids is really good, but i really want the name and title of the song the first one uses. Too bad these kid probably can not play for a real team, they have too much skill and attitude. you be the judge, who is better.
Vote now and vote often. They both start out the same so make sure you watch them both.

Best Unknown Footballer Skills Player

This guy is some unknown crazy futsal guy. It is really good. If you are not a soccer fan and you a missing the subtle things he does keep watching and learn.
Damn.

Funny Soccer Video

This is a pretty good compilation with some classic tunes to jam with.