2012 D.C. United season

March 2026 April 2019 D.C. United 1998 wordmark.svg D.C. United 2012 MLS General manager Dave Kasper Head coach Ben Olsen RFK Stadium Eastern Conference: 2ndOverall: 3rd MLS Cup Playoffs Conference finals U.S. Open Cup Fourth round Carolina Challenge Cup Winners Atlantic Cup Winners World Football Challenge 0–0–1 20,015 vs. HOU 10,135 vs. MTL Regular season: Playoffs: Chris Pontius (12) Chris Pontius (12) _DCU_12h _DCU_12h _DCU_12h _DCU_12h _DCU_12h FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF 000000 _DCU_12a _DCU_12a _DCU_12a _DCU_12a _DCU_12a FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF _DCU_11t _DCU_11t _DCU_11t _DCU_11t _3_stripes_black FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF FFFFFF DD0000 true 2011 2013 The 2012 D.C. United season was the club's seventeenth season of existence, and their seventeenth consecutive season of playing in Major League Soccer, the top division of American soccer. The club's season began on March 10, with a 0–1 home defeat against Sporting Kansas City, and culminated on November 18 with a 1–1 draw against Houston Dynamo. Under Ben Olsen, his second full season in charge, the club went through a tremendous improvement in form, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2007, and reaching the Eastern Conference championship for the first time since 2006. During the regular season, United amassed 58 points during the season, which tied their record from 1998 for the most points during the regular season, although the 1998 season only had 32 matches instead of 34. Still, the club averaged 1.7 points per match, which is tied for the third best on record. United saw success in the conference semifinals of the MLS Cup Playoffs, defeating their I-95 rivals, the New York Red Bulls 2–1 on aggregate, before eventually losing to the defending Eastern Conference postseason champions, Houston Dynamo, 4–2 on aggregate. Outside of MLS, United reached the round of 16 of the U.S. Open Cup, where they lost in extra time to the Philadelphia Union. As of 2024, this is the most recent time D.C. United advanced to the conference final. Background 2011 D.C. United season History of D.C. United List of D.C. United seasons Ahead of the 2012 season, it was head coach Ben Olsen's first club campaign as full-time manager. During 2011, United improve from their 6–20–4 record and improved to 9–13–12, but failing to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs for a franchise-record four seasons. United improved their scoring output, scoring 47 goals during the regular season, third in the league, and had the fourth best away record of MLS clubs during 2011. Review Preseason On November 3, United's Ethan White and Perry Kitchen were called up to the United States under-23 national team, ahead of November 7 and 15 fixtures in Germany.Porter Names 31 Players to Roster for U-23 Men's National Team Camp from Nov. 7–16 in Germany http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-23-MNT/2011/11/Porter-Names-31-Players-to-Roster-for-Training-Camp-in-Germany.aspx U.S. Soccer USSoccer.com November 3, 2011 November 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111104221717/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-23-MNT/2011/11/Porter-Names-31-Players-to-Roster-for-Training-Camp-in-Germany.aspx November 4, 2011 dead On November 29, D.C. United signed Robbie Russell from Real Salt Lake in exchange for a third round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft. Ahead of the 2011 MLS Re-Entry Draft, Dave Kasper, the club General Manager, released a list of nine players exposed for the Re-Entry Draft. These players' options to have their contracts extended were declined. The Re-Entry Draft resulted in United's Marc Burch and Clyde Simms being transferred to the Seattle Sounders FC and New England Revolution, respectively. On December 1, Charlie Davies' loan from Sochaux expired, with United having the option to purchase his contract from French outfitters. Despite the option, United declined to exercise their option to purchase Davies' contract from Sochaux, resulting in Davies returning to the club. Three days later, long-time United midfielder Santino Quaranta, whose contract was declined by United. During the actual Re-Entry Draft, held on December 5, United made no selections. During the 2012 MLS SuperDraft, United made one selection in the draft, selecting Louisville Cardinals men's soccer standout, Nick DeLeon, with the seventh selection overall. DeLeon, a Generation adidas member, was subsequently signed by the club as an off-budget player. Two weeks later, during the 2012 MLS Supplemental Draft, United selected Lance Rozeboom from the University of New Mexico; Charles Rodriguez, from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as well as Matt Kuhn from Drake University. Of the Supplemental selections, only Rozeboom was signed to a contract. The others were released without offers. Rozeboom, unfortunately, suffered a season-ending ACL injury during the Carolina Challenge Cup preseason tournament. After what many cited as a quiet offseason for United, the club engaged in more winter trades following the Supplemental Draft. On January 18, United acquired Brazilian Maicon Santos from FC Dallas. Two days later, United traded an undisclosed amount of allocation money to fellow Texan MLS side, Houston Dynamo for midfielder Danny Cruz. After two domestic transfers, United acquired Argentine center-back Emiliano Dudar on a free transfer from Swiss side Young Boys. United had their first two preseason scrimmages on January 29 and February 2, playing against fellow-MLS side, Chicago Fire and Swedish Allsvenskan-side, Malmö, respectively. Both matches ended in draws. Subsequently, DC United once again claimed the Carolina Challenge Cup with victories over the Charleston Battery and the Chicago Fire, with the final game against the Columbus Crew canceled because of severe weather. On February 2, the club made headlines for the acquiring of Albanian striker Hamdi Salihi as a designated player, from Austrian side Rapid Wien.Goff Steven D.C. United signs Albanian striker Hamdi Salihi from Rapid Vienna https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/post/dc-united-signs-albanian-striker-hamdi-salihi-from-rapid-vienna/2012/02/02/gIQAo3rokQ_blog.html The Washington Post – Soccer Insider WashingtonPost.com February 3, 2012 February 2, 2012 It was rumored that United outbid several European suitors, including Celtic and Rangers for Salihi.A New Number 9 http://nesoccertoday.com/?p=8964 New England Soccer Today NESoccerToday.com February 3, 2012 Sean Donahue Brian O'Connell February 2, 2012 Many have cited the purchase of Salihi as United's largest transfer during the 2011–12 offseason, and a key role needed to fill the void left by Charlie Davies the previous season. The club filled out the roster signing two preseason trialists from USL teams: goalkeeper Andrew Dykstrahttp://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/andrew-dykstra-acquired Andrew Dykstra acquired D.C. United February 27, 2012 September 10, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120301185751/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/andrew-dykstra-acquired March 1, 2012 and left winger Lewis Neal.http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/lewis-neal-acquired Lewis Neal acquired D.C. United March 13, 2012 September 10, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120503012122/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/lewis-neal-acquired May 3, 2012 The club also loaned out Conor Shanosky to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers. March D.C. United opened the Major League Soccer regular season at home against Sporting Kansas City on March 10. Sporting, the defending Eastern Conference regular season champions, defeated United at RFK Stadium, 1–0 in United's final outing of the 2011 MLS season.Lee Rigg Zac D.C. United 0–1 Sporting Kansas City: KC finishes top of the Eastern Conference http://www.goal.com/en-us/match/68466/dc-united-vs-sporting-kansas-city/report Goal.com USA Goal.com March 11, 2012 October 22, 2011 That scoreline was repeated in the first match of the 2012 season. In the 93rd minute, a stoppage time corner kick by Sporting's Graham Zusi by Sporting resulted in a heading goal by C. J. Sapong giving Sporting the 1–0 lead and eventual victory over United.Goff Steven New attack sputters as D.C. falls in added time of MLS season opener https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/dcunited/dc-united-vs-sporting-kansas-city-new-attack-sputters-as-dc-falls-in-added-time-of-mls-season-opener/2012/03/10/gIQAeUSH4R_story.html The Washington Post WashingtonPost.com March 11, 2012 March 10, 2012 United's offensive struggles continued as they traveled out west to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy, the defending MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield champions, on March 17. The Galaxy emerged with a 3–1 win, with United's lone bright spot being rookie Nick DeLeon's first MLS goal, as the team's first round draft pick scored in the 86th minute.Serrano Adam Recap: LA Galaxy 3 – D.C. United 1 http://www.dcunited.com/news/2012/03/recap-la-galaxy-3-dc-united-1 October 24, 2014 March 18, 2012 The two-match West Coast swing concluded with a March 24 fixture at Vancouver Whitecaps FC, which ended in a 0–0 draw. United's only scoring chance came on a header by Designated Player Hamdi Salihi, that forced Whitecaps' goalie Joe Cannon into a quick reaction save.MacMahon Martin Recap: Vancouver Whitecaps 0 – D.C. United 0 http://www.dcunited.com/news/2012/03/recap-vancouver-whitecaps-0-dc-united-0 October 24, 2014 March 25, 2012 A month that was marked by anemic offensive performances ended with a goal-scoring explosion as United returned home to RFK Stadium to take on FC Dallas, and the emergence of new factor in the attack as Maicon Santos scored twice and added an assist in a 4–1 thrashing of the visitors. Nick DeLeon had his second goal of the campaign and he added an assist on a goal by Danny Cruz.Streff Steven United thump Dallas 4–1 for first win of the season http://www.dcunited.com/news/2012/03/recap-dc-united-4-fc-dallas-1 October 24, 2014 March 30, 2012 April During April, D.C. United went undefeated in their five league matches, winning thrice and drawing twice. The month opened with a regular season match at home to the Seattle Sounders FC. The fixture against Seattle ended in a scoreless draw, the club's second of the season, with United's Maicon Santos and Dejan Jakovic picking up yellow cards during the match. On April 14, United traveled northbound to take on Eastern Conference rivals, the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium. After New England's José Moreno Mora opened up the scoresheet in the sixth minute, United equalized from a goal from Santos in the 19th minute. With nine minutes remaining, United's Chris Pontius received a pass from Emiliano Dudar and curled a shot around New England's Matt Reis, giving United a 2–1 lead and subsequent victory. The win marked the club's first victory at New England since August 5, 2007; when United earned a 3–0 victory at New England.Petraglia Mike Luciano leads D.C. United past Revolution http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/215309?cc=5901 https://archive.today/20120714165329/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/215309?cc=5901 dead July 14, 2012 Associated Press Soccernet.ESPN.go.com May 1, 2012 August 5, 2007 Following their victory at New England, United were in prime position to win consecutive league matches for the first time since June 2009. United, hot off a 2–1 victory at New England hosted struggling conference opponents, Montreal Impact, who were making their debutant season in MLS. In the April 18 affair, the Impact took the lead in the 68th minute off a strike from Bernardo Corradi. Montreal's lead quickly vanished as United's Santos restored parity in the 72nd minute. Santos would subsequently score, but the goal would be called back, giving United a 1–1 draw versus Montreal.Goff Steven D.C. United vs. Montreal Impact: In 1–1 draw, inability to win back-to-back matches continues https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/dc-united-vs-montreal-impact-in-1-1-draw-inability-to-win-back-to-back-matches-continues/2012/04/18/gIQAj0tyRT_story.html The Washington Post WashingtonPost.com May 12, 2012 April 18, 2012 After the disappointing draw with Montreal, United put together the team's most dominant performance in April, with a 4–1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, led by Chris Pontius, who tallied his first career hat-trick with goals in the 8th, 32nd and 69th minutes. In between Nick DeLeon added a goal in the 35th minute. New York's Thierry Henry spoiled the shutout with a late free-kick goal.D.C. United punishes rival NY Red Bulls http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/mls/story/dc-united-4-1-new-york-red-bulls-major-league-chris-pontius-hat-trick-042212 Associated Press MSN.FoxSports.com May 12, 2012 April 22, 2012 United finally won consecutive matches when they closed out the month with a 3–2 home win over the Houston Dynamo. A header by Maicon Santos gave United the early lead in a first half controlled by United. A hamstring injury to Emiliano Dudar just before halftime helped the Dynamo back into the game. Playing a makeshift back line, United surrendered the lead in the 50th minute, thanks to a goal by the previous year's nemesis, Will Bruin. United regained the lead four minutes later, when Dwayne De Rosario scored his first goal of the season, but gave back the lead when Bruin added another goal in the 59th minute against a back line that clearly missed Dudar. United rebounded with a stunning game-winning header by Santos in the 70th minute. May May began with United playing their 5th game in 18 days and with a back line that had one healthy center-back, Brandon McDonald. The other center-backs, Emiliano Dudar, Dejan Jakovic and Ethan White, were all out due to injuries. Playing the hottest team in the league, the San Jose Earthquakes, the defenseless United surrendered 5 goals in a 5–3 defeat. The game started well for United with a goal by Dwayne De Rosario in the eighth minute. However, the disorganized United defense gave up three goals in a flurry before halftime, on goals by Chris Wondolowski, Steven Lenhart and Justin Morrow. United drew close, when Daniel Woolard scored a diving header in the 64th minute. San Jose soon pulled away as Wondolowski and Lenhart each scored their second goal of the game. Although the game was out of reach, United fans were buoyed with a late goal by substitute Hamdi Salihi, in the 88th minute. Salihi, United's much-hyped offseason signing, scored for the first time in league play, when he got on the end of a long pass by De Rosario, and neatly chipped it over the diving San Jose goalie, Jon Busch. Following the loss at San Jose, United had no break in the schedule with another road game 4 days later. The team did catch somewhat of a lucky break as they were playing winless Toronto FC. Head Coach Ben Olsen had a few surprises in store, as he bolstered the defense by putting Andy Najar at right back and moving Woolard to center-back. Bill Hamid was back in goal for the first time since United's season opener. Hamid's slot as the team's starting goalkeeper had gone to Joe Willis based on Willis' strong performances while Hamid was with the USA's U23 team in that team's failed effort at Olympic qualifying. After a defensive first half, with few chances for either team, United broke through on a long strike by Chris Pontius in the 55th minute. Hamdi Salihi once again came off the bench and closed out the scoring in a 2–0 win with his second goal in two games, this one coming on an acrobatic overhead scissors kick. Upon the victory at Toronto, United faced the Houston Dynamo in a rematch from April 28, when United won 3–2. The match was a special occasion for the Dynamo, as the club was opening their brand-new soccer-specific stadium, BBVA Compass Stadium. The hosts would earn a 1–0 victory thanks to a 67th-minute strike from Houston's Brad Davis, who volley a 35-yard shot.Firchau Nick Brad Davis blast gives Dynamo a win in stadium opener http://www.dcunited.com/news/2012/05/recap-houston-dynamo-1-dc-united-0 Major League Soccer DCUnited.com May 24, 2012 May 12, 2012 The three game road swing ended following the Houston match, where United began a three-match homestand against Colorado Rapids, Toronto FC and New England Revolution, respectively. United are riding on a two-match winning streak, defeating Colorado and Toronto by two-goal score lines. On May 26, United will play host to the Revolution. Following these league fixtures, United will conclude the month of May with the start of their U.S. Open Cup campaign. Entering in the third round proper, United will travel south on the I-95 corridor to take on USL Pro side, Richmond Kickers. To be played at Richmond's City Stadium, this will mark the first matchup between the two sides since 2010, but the first time since 2008 that the Kickers will host United.D.C. United to face Richmond Kickers in U.S. Open Cup third round on Tuesday, May 29 http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/05/dc-united-to-face-richmond-kickers-in-us-open-cup-third-round-on-tuesday-may-2 DCUnited.com May 24, 2012 May 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120601000806/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/05/dc-united-to-face-richmond-kickers-in-us-open-cup-third-round-on-tuesday-may-2 June 1, 2012 dead mdy-all June Due to breaks from the FIFA international calendar, D.C. United only played three league matches during June, all of which were in the second half of the month. Aside from their three regular season fixtures, United played a fourth round match of the U.S. Open Cup. Across all competitions, United earned a record of a pair of wins and losses, and zero ties. Their first match of the month was the Open Cup match on June 5, where United hosted the Philadelphia Union at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland. For the two rivals, this was the first time the sides met one another in the domestic cup competition. Former United midfielder, Brian Carroll of the Union netted the opening goal in stoppage time of the first half, only for United's Josh Wolff to equalize minutes later. The 1–1 gridlock would stand through regulation time. Since the Open Cup does not feature replay matches, the match was decided in extra time. During extra time, Philadelphia's Antoine Hoppenot netted the eventual match-winning goal just three minutes into extra time, giving the Union a berth into the quarterfinals, and eliminating United's Open Cup odds. It was the second consecutive tournament that United failed to earn a place in the quarterfinals or deeper in the Open Cup. Eleven days later, the two sides would meet again in MLS league play, but at the Union's PPL Park. In years past, United had failed to defeat the Union in Philadelphia, losing both their outings by 3–2 score lines. The chippy affair saw Philadelphia dominate possession, but in spite of this, United came away with a 1–0 road victory, thanks to a goal from United striker, Chris Pontius in the 78th minute. The win gave United their fourth consecutive win in league play for the first time since 2007, and saw them top the Eastern Conference for the first time since 2009. The fact United topped the Eastern Conference, while their Atlantic Cup rivals, the New York Red Bulls were second the conference added extra weight to the league meeting between the two sides. In front of a Red Bull Arena sell-out crowd of 25,187; the June 24 match between the Red Bulls and United saw the Black-and-Red score their quickest goal in franchise history, with Pontius scoring 31 seconds into the match off of a Danny Cruz cross. New York answered in the 20th minute, with ex-United midfielder, Brandon Barklage tallying a goal in the 20th minute, his first with the Red Bulls. Barklage scored his second Red Bulls career goal inside three minutes of the second half, giving the Red Bulls a 2–1 advantage over United. Along with Barklage, New York's Jan Gunnar Solli scored his first career goal with the club, giving the Red Bulls a 3–1 lead in the 55th minute. The two-goal advantage was short-lived, however, as Pontius netted again for United just nine minutes later. A teasing pass from Maicon Santos saw Pontius dribble around Red Bulls goalie, Ryan Meara and easily slot it into the back of the net. Ultimately, the match would end in New York's favor, winning 3–2,NY catches DC atop East with pulsating 3–2 win http://www.dcunited.com/news/2012/06/recap-new-york-red-bulls-3-dc-united-2 MLSSoccer.com DCUnited.com September 3, 2012 June 24, 2012 additionally the Red Bulls earned their first victory against United at Red Bull Arena, and won at home against their rivals for the first time since August 10, 2008.Angel leads New York past D.C. United http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/237878?cc=5901 Associated Press ESPN.com September 3, 2012 August 10, 2008 October 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121025204013/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/237878?cc=5901 dead With the loss, D.C. and New York drew level atop the Eastern Conference standings. July July was an otherwise quiet month for D.C. United, as the club only played two regular season fixtures, and a mid-season friendly match. The lack of matches during the span was primarily due to the FIFA International Match Calendar and MLS's desire not to have conflicting dates with the match calendar. In league play, July was a rather frustrating patch, as D.C. United lost two games by a combined score of 5–0, losing by four to Houston Dynamo and one against Columbus Crew, both matches being on the road. The lopsided result against Houston was largely due to the ejection of starting goalkeeper, Bill Hamid, 20 minutes in, when United and the Dynamo were drawn at zero. D.C. United also played Paris-Saint Germain of France and drew 1–1. August If July was a down month, then August was an up and down month for D.C. United. An early second half goal by Pontius was enough for a 1–0 home win over Columbus, but United next dropped a road match in Kansas City, despite a first-half goal by DeLeon. With two home games next, United was able to secure a draw against the Union, despite an early goal by former D.C. United regular Brian Carroll. United scored the tying goal on an own goal that came on a free kick taken by Branko Bošković, but Bošković was ejected 20 minutes later because of a scrum after De Rosario had seemingly earned the win for United with penalty kick goal in the 87th minute. An encroachment call nullified the goal, and De Rosario missed on the second try. The offense was back in gear for a 4–2 win over Chicago Fire, thanks to goals by De Rosario, Pajoy and the unlikely pair of McDonald and Tan. A trip to Montreal resulted in a 3–0 drubbing, but United seemed in position to close out the month with a win at home, holding a 2–1 lead over New York, thanks to goals by DeLeon and De Rosario. Unfortunately, the team surrendered a late goal and had to settle for a point. September D.C. United started the month with a disappointing 1–0 loss in Salt Lake. As disappointing as the loss was, the team soon got much worse news, as De Rosario injured his knee on international duty with the Canadian national team. Without his primary attacking threat, Olsen quickly changed his tactics to a much more defensive set and approach, which would come to be known as "Bennyball." In their first match without their captain, the team fell behind at home against New England, but thanks to the heroic efforts of Pontius, the team rallied for a 2–1 win. Pontius had a goal and assisted on the winning goal, Lewis Neal's first ever for D.C. In their next match, against Philadelphia, D.C. only generated a couple of chances, but they scored on one of them, when Pontius got on the end of a pass, forcing the goalie to challenge him and passed to a wide open Pajoy, who scored the game's only goal in a 1–0 win. The team continued their stingy ways in their return home, eking out a 1–0 win over lowly Chivas USA, on a second half goal by one-time Designated Player Branko Bošković. The goal was also noteworthy as the one and only regular season goal that Bošković scored in his time with the team. A trip to Portland produced another point, but a penalty goal by Pontius was not enough for the win, as United surrendered the tying goal in the 70th minute. Still United had closed out the month with 3 straight wins followed by a draw, all coming after De Rosario's season-ending injury. October D.C.'s stunning unbeaten streak continued with a 1–0 home win against Toronto FC, setting up a crucial match against Columbus in United's final regular season home game of the year. A playoff spot was on the line, and a sell-out crowd watched the most exciting match of the season. United fell behind on an early goal by the Crew's Eddie Gaven, but the home team evened the score in the 39th minute, on a goal by DeLeon. Two minutes later, Columbus was back in the lead, on a goal by Jairo Arrieta. Marcelo Saragosa leveled the score for D.C. in the 59th minute. The score remained 2–2 until the first minute of stoppage time. Hamdi Salihi won a loose ball in the defensive end, and passed the ball back to Chris Korb, who sent a hopeful long ball for Bošković. The Montenegrin Bošković hit a one-time left-footed volley over a defender towards a wide-open Neal, who hit a one-time volley of his own, past the onrushing goalkeeper, and securing United's first playoff spot since 2007. United closed out the regular season and a season-best seven-game unbeaten streak with a 1–1 draw in Chicago, thanks to a goal by Pajoy. November In the Eastern Conference semi-finals round of the 2012 MLS Cup playoffs, D.C. United faced arch-foe New York Red Bulls in what would become one of the most memorable playoff series in league history. The opening match of the home-and-home series was played in Washington, effectively giving New York the home field advantage of hosting the return match, despite the fact that United had finished higher in the standings. The game would have been played at Red Bull Arena, but New Jersey was still struggling to recover from the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Sandy. In the series opener, the teams drew 1–1, trading own goals midway through the second half. New York defender Roy Miller sent an attempted clearance into New York's net in the 60th minute. New York was awarded the tying goal, when Bill Hamid went up to take a header into the box away from a Red Bull defender who was standing directly in front of United's goalie. Hamid fell back into the goal while holding the ball, though he tried to keep it out. The ball was ruled across the line and no foul was given, leaving the teams deadlocked heading into the return match. United would also have to play that match without the gifted Andy Najar who received a second yellow card ejection for throwing a ball at a New York player with about 20 minutes remaining. It was the return match that really indelibly stamped this series into the pages of league history. The weather once-again played havoc with this series. A large contingent of D.C. United fans left the Washington area in a convoy of 11 buses as snowflakes were beginning to fall in the mid-Atlantic region. By the time they reached New Jersey, they were in the midst of a potent nor'easter. Few local fans even turned up for the game, but MLS did not immediately postpone the match. As grounds crew and even the league's top two executives tried to clear snow from the field, the rival coaches argued with the league officials and the referees about whether to play the match. United's coach Olsen was adamant that they should play, but after a delay of 45 minutes, the league finally decided to postpone the match by a day. Fewer D.C. United supporters were available to make the trip back up the highway the next day, but those who did were rewarded with a victory that would become legend. The D.C. United goal was under a nearly-constant, withering assault almost the entire match, but Hamid made one spectacular save after another to keep the match scoreless until the 69th minute. That's when referee Mark Geiger showed Hamid a straight red card, after the goalie had come out to defend a breakaway by Red Bulls' striker Kenny Cooper and either did or did not initiate contact with Cooper. An irate Hamid was replaced by back-up 'keeper Joe Willis, who would carve his name into the team's annals and the hearts of United fans forever. Cooper beat Willis on the spot kick, beat referee Geiger ordered a retake because of encroachment by two Red Bulls players. Willis confidently dove left and blocked Cooper's second attempt. United was forced to play short-handed for a short time, but a reckless tackle against Pontius by the Red Bulls' Rafa Marquez earned a second yellow card and ejection. Shortly before stoppage time, D.C. went ahead, as a deft pass by defender Robbie Russell found Nick DeLeon. who slipped the ball over the sliding New York goalkeeper for what seemed to be the series winning goal. However, the Red Bulls had an excellent opportunity to force extra-time as they lined up a free kick on the edge of the penalty area during stoppage time. Despite having one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, Thierry Henry, who was also one of the great set-piece takers, the Red Bulls players decided to let Miller take the kick, and he sent it over the net. United left New Jersey with a 2–1 aggregate score series victory. The Eastern Conference championship series could not match the semi-final for drama, but it was not without its own share of drama. D.C. United traveled to Houston for the opening match. DeLeon gave United a 1–0 lead in the 27th minute. United seemed poised to take control of the series when Raphael Augusto, who was making his first start, was taken down by Dynamo defender André Hainault on a breakaway opportunity. This seemed to be a clear automatic red card situation, but no foul was even called on the play. Spared the red card ejection, Hainault evened the score in the second half with a goal of his own. Two more goals, one by Will Bruin and the other by Kofi Sarkodie left the Dynamo in a commanding position heading into the return match in Washington. The loss ended United's nine-game unbeaten streak. In the return match, Houston struck first, on a goal by Oscar Boniek Garcia to take an insurmountable lead. A late goal by Bošković made the aggregate score 4–2, but United could draw no closer, ending their remarkable season. Competitions y y Major League Soccer 3rd March 12, 2012 October 27, 2012 y MLS Cup Playoffs Conference semifinals Conference finals November 3, 2012 November 18, 2012 y y U.S. Open Cup Third round Fourth round May 29, 2012 June 5, 2012 y Carolina Challenge Cup 1st February 24, 2012 March 1, 2012 November 29, 2011 Preseason Florida training camp January 29, 2012 14:00 UTC-5 D.C. United 0–0 Report Chicago Fire Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Florida 1,800 D February 2, 2012 10:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–1 Report Malmö Kitchen 32Richter 54 Friberg 14 IMG Academy Bradenton, Florida D Arizona training camp February 11, 2012 14:00 UTC-5 Sporting Kansas City 2–1 D.C. United Zusi 34Saad 62 Jakovic 32DeLeon 57Burciaga 78 Grande Sports World Casa Grande, Arizona L February 14, 2012 12:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–1 Report Real Salt Lake Dudar 20Rozeboom 76 Bengelloun 0 27Olave 33Gil 37 Reach 11 Sports Complex Phoenix, Arizona D Carolina Challenge Cup 2012 Carolina Challenge Cup Group 1 February 24, 2012 20:00 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–0 Report Chicago Fire Saragosa 30Dudar 50Salihi 65 Gargan 33Robayo 52Anibaba 77 Blackbaud Stadium Charleston, South Carolina W Group 2 February 29, 2012 15:00 UTC-5 Charleston Battery 1–3 Report D.C. United Cuevas 29Wiltse 0 76 Santos 13Richter 31Salihi 88 Blackbaud Stadium Charleston, South Carolina 2,634 W Group 3 March 3, 2012 20:00 UTC-5 D.C. United — Columbus Crew Blackbaud Stadium Charleston, South Carolina P Match cancelled due to inclement weather. Major League Soccer 2012 Major League Soccer Standings Eastern Conference Table Overall table Results summary 12 4 1 37 17 5 3 9 16 26 October 28, 2012 Match results November 2011 Results by round table b Round Stadium H/A/A/H/H/A/H/H/H/A/A/A/H/H/H/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/A/H/A Result L/L/D/W/D/W/D/W/W/L/W/L/W/W/W/W/L/W/L/L/W/L/D/W/L/D/L/W/W/W/D/W/W/D Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss October 28, 2012 MLSSoccer.com March 2012 Matches 1 March 10, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 0–1 Report Sporting Kansas City Bošković 54 Bunbury 52Sapong 90+3 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 16,314 Mark Geiger L 2 March 18, 2012 19:00 UTC-5 L.A. Galaxy 3–1 Report D.C. United Donovan 38Keane 45 69Juninho 83Sarvas 86 Santos 39DeLeon 87 Carson, California The Home Depot Center 18,466 Baldomero Toledo L 3 March 24, 2012 22:00 UTC-5 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0–0 Report D.C. United Hassli 33 Santos 35Pontius 70 Vancouver, British Columbia BC Place 19,394 Kevin Stott D 4 March 30, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 4–1 Report FC Dallas McDonald 20Santos 28 73DeLeon 60Cruz 65De Rosario 78 Pérez 41D. Hernández 2 40 77 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 13,169 Hilario Grajeda W 5 April 7, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 0–0 Report Seattle Sounders FC Santos 12Jakovic 30 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 15,651 Edvin Jurisevic D 6 April 14, 2012 16:00 UTC-5 New England Revolution 1–2 Report D.C. United Moreno 6Feilhaber 92 Santos 19McDonald 33Kitchen 73Pontius 82 Foxborough, Massachusetts Gillette Stadium 10,389 Jorge Gonzalez W 7 April 18, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–1 Report Montreal Impact Santos 72Pontius 79 Corradi 68Wahl 74 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 10,135 Silviu Petrescu D 8 April 22, 2012 18:00 UTC-5 D.C. United 4–1 Report New York Red Bulls Pontius 8 32 69DeLeon 36Kitchen 71Dudar 71 Henry 72 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 13,262 Mark Geiger W 9 April 28, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 3–2 Report Houston Dynamo Santos 11 70Cruz 32De Rosario 54 63 Bruin 50 59Ashe 64Carr 93+ Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 13,975 Juan Guzman W 10 May 2, 2012 22:30 UTC-5 San Jose Earthquakes 5–3 Report D.C. United Lenhart 19 74Wondolowski 21 69Marrow 31Dawkins 59 De Rosario 8Cruz 12Woolard 64Najar 78Salihi 88 Santa Clara, California Buck Shaw Stadium 8,734 Allen Chapman L 11 May 5, 2012 16:30 UTC-5 Toronto FC 0–2 Report D.C. United Morgan 90 Pontius 52 55Salihi 75 Toronto, Ontario Canada BMO Field 18,364 W 12 May 12, 2012 16:30 UTC-5 Houston Dynamo 1–0 Report D.C. United Taylor 46Davis 67Moffat 92 Wolff 74 Houston, Texas BBVA Compass Stadium 22,039 Hilario Grajeda L 13 May 16, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 2–0 Report Colorado Rapids De Rosario 25Salihi 40 60Najar 75 Larentowicz 61Rivero 86Marshall 91 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 11,593 Matthew Foerster W 14 May 19, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 3–1 Report Toronto FC De Rosario 1 43 90Korb 28Salihi 31 73 Johnson 12Koevermans 71 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 14,287 Geoff Gamble W 15 May 26, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 3–2 Report New England Revolution McDonald 15Jakovic 46 87Santos 61 Sène 48Soares 50 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 14,627 Kevin Stott W 16 June 16, 2012 19:00 UTC-5 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Report D.C. United McInerney 26Valdes 77 Jakovic 58Pontius 78Najar 81Hamid 91 Chester, Pennsylvania PPL Park 18,876 Ricardo Salazar W 17 June 24, 2012 19:00 UTC-5 New York Red Bulls 4–2 D.C. United Barklage 20 47McCarty 38Solli 55 93 Pontius 1 66 Harrison, New Jersey Red Bull Arena 25,187 Mark Geiger L 18 June 30, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 3–0 Report Montreal Impact Pontius 45Russell 50Salihi 90 Warner 48Arnaud 84Valentin 89 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 18,302 Paul Ward W 19 July 15, 2012 19:00 UTC-5 Houston Dynamo 4–0 Report D.C. United Davis 19 pen.Bruin 37García 63Ching 89 pen. Hamid 0 17 Houston, Texas BBVA Compass Stadium 18,871 Jasen Anno L 20 July 21, 2012 19:00 UTC-5 Columbus Crew 1–0 Report D.C. United Birchall 47Miranda 67 Columbus, Ohio Crew Stadium 17,150 Chris Penso L 21 August 4, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–0 Report Columbus Crew Pontius 49Neal 74 Duka 24Meram 28Birchall 36 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 14,460 Allen Chapman W 22 August 11, 2012 20:30 UTC-5 Sporting Kansas City 2–1 Report D.C. United Thomas 2Bunbury 13Espinoza 49Zusi 63 90Sapong 92+ DeLeon 23Saragosa 46Dudar 94+ Kansas City, Kansas Livestrong Sporting Park 20,439 Edvin Jurisevic L 23 August 19, 2012 17:00 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–1 Philadelphia Union Okugo og 70 Bošković 0 89Dudar 0 91+Hamid 96+ Carroll 8Williams 2 37 95+Lahoud 44McInerney 70Torres 89Farfan 89 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 12,312 Mark Geiger D 24 August 22, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 4–2 Report Chicago Fire De Rosario 19Pajoy 46McDonald 51Hamid 80Tan 89 Paladini 44Segares 75MacDonald 81Pardo 83 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 10,291 Ismail Elfath W 25 August 25, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 Montreal Impact 3–0 Report D.C. United Di Vaio 24Bernier 50 pen. 90+2 McDonald 49 Montreal, Quebec Saputo Stadium 20,011 Matthew Forester L 26 August 29, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 2–2 Report New York Red Bulls DeLeon 21De Rosario 68 72 Lindepere 19Conde 88 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 10,303 Ricardo Salazar D 27 September 1, 2012 21:00 UTC-5 Real Salt Lake 1–0 Report D.C. United Morales 25Johnson 49Wingert 71Watson-Siriboe 82 Saragosa 60Dudar 78Korb 87 Sandy, Utah Rio Tinto Stadium 20,334 Silviu Petrescu L 28 September 15, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 2–1 Report New England Revolution Pontius 32Korb 54Neal 63Santos 64Pajoy 77 Rowe 29Simms 65 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 15,104 Fotis Bazakos W 29 September 20, 2012 20:00 UTC-5 Philadelphia Union 0–1 Report D.C. United Pajoy 67 Chester, Pennsylvania PPL Park 16,024 Baldomero Toledo W 30 September 23, 2012 19:00 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–0 Report Chivas USA Saragosa 60Bošković 64Najar 74 LaBrocca 68Townsend 90 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 11,770 Jose Carlos Rivero W 31 September 29, 2012 22:30 UTC-5 Portland Timbers 1–1 Report D.C. United Wallace 24Danso 60Songo'o 70Dike 79 Pontius 60 pen. Portland, Oregon Jeld-Wen Field 20,438 Michael Kennedy D 32 October 6, 2012 13:00 UTC-5 Toronto FC 0–1 D.C. United Johnson 66 Saragosa 75Salihi 88 92+ Toronto, Ontario BMO Field 15,281 Armando Villarreal W 33 October 20, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United 3–2 Report Columbus Crew DeLeon 39Saragosa 59Neal 91+ Arrieta 4 41Gaven 7Mendes 26Williams 59 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 19,647 Edvin Jurisevic W 34 October 27, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 Chicago Fire 1–1 Report D.C. United Nyarko 16Friedrich 47 Pajoy 50McDonald 56Jakovic 82 Bridgeview, Illinois Toyota Park 20,017 Jair Marrufo D MLS Cup Playoffs 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs Conference semifinals Leg 1 November 3, 2012 20:00 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–1 Report New York Red Bulls Miller 61 o.g.Najar 1 71 71 Lade 23Hamid 65 o.g.Pearce 75 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 17,556 Jair Marrufo D Order of the legs reversed due to Hurricane Sandy.Panizo Franco ALERT: New York, DC swap home dates for MLS playoff series; leg 1 moved to RFK Stadium on Saturday http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/10/31/alert-new-york-dc-swap-home-dates-mls-playoff-series Major League Soccer MLSSoccer.com November 1, 2012 October 31, 2012 December 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141228132730/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/10/31/alert-new-york-dc-swap-home-dates-mls-playoff-series dead Leg 2 November 8, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 New York Red Bulls 0–1 1–2 Report D.C. United Márquez 2 61 75 Hamid 0 69Pajoy 71DeLeon 87 Harrison, New Jersey Red Bull Arena 14,035 Mark Geiger W Order of the legs reversed due to Hurricane Sandy. Match originally scheduled to be played on November 7 at 20:00 EST but was postponed to November 8 due to blizzard-like conditions from the November 2012 nor'easter.Goff Steven MLS playoff between D.C. United and New York Red Bulls postponed by snow https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/dcunited/mls-playoff-between-dc-united-and-new-york-red-bulls-postponed-by-snow/2012/11/07/33c7959a-294a-11e2-b4e0-346287b7e56c_story.html The Washington Post WashingtonPost.com November 8, 2012 November 7, 2012 Conference finals Leg 1 November 11, 2012 18:00 UTC-5 Houston Dynamo 3–1 Report D.C. United Hainault 51Bruin 68Kandji 77Sakodie 88 DeLeon 27 Houston, Texas BBVA Compass Stadium 22,101 Ricardo Salazar L Leg 2 November 18, 2012 16:00 UTC-5 D.C. United 1–1 2–4 Report Houston Dynamo Bošković 83 García 33 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 20,015 Baldomero Toledo D U.S. Open Cup 2012 U.S. Open Cup Third round May 29, 2012 19:00 UTC-5 Richmond Kickers Virginia 1–2 yes Report Washington, D.C. D.C. United Nyazamba 45+ pen. Salihi 24Saragosa 107Kitchen 111 Richmond, Virginia City Stadium 5,014 Kai Goodrich W Fourth round June 5, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United Washington, D.C. 1–2 yes Pennsylvania Philadelphia Union McDonald 1 13 113Dudar 27Wolff 45+1 Carroll 45+1 Valdés 1 55 113Martínez 64 M. Farfan 82Hoppenot 93 Boyds, Maryland Maryland SoccerPlex 3,276 L MLS Reserve League MLS Reserve Division 1 May 20, 2012 18:00 UTC-5 New England Revolution Reserves 0–0 Report D.C. United Reserves Cárdenas 31 Mansally 81 Foxborough, Massachusetts Gillette Stadium Niko Bratsis D 2 June 9, 2012 10:30 UTC-5 D.C. United Reserves 4–3 Report Toronto FC Reserves King 16Santos 20Pontius 53Salihi 80Herrera 84 Marošević 29Makubuya 47Soolsma 89 Washington, D.C. RFK Auxiliary Field W 3 July 22, 2012 11:00 UTC-5 Columbus Crew Reserves 4–1 Report D.C. United Reserves Columbus, Ohio Crew Stadium L 4 August 13, 2012 10:30 UTC-5 D.C. United Reserves 3–1 New York Red Bulls Reserves Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium W 5 September 7, 2012 14:00 UTC-5 Montreal Impact Reserves 1–0 D.C. United Reserves Montreal, Quebec Stade Saputo L 6 September 11, 2012 11:00 UTC-5 D.C. United Reserves 0–2 Montreal Impact Reserves Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium Auxiliary Field L 7 October 6, 2012 14:30 UTC-5 Philadelphia Union Reserves 6–0 Report D.C. United Reserves Hoffman 15 56 84 90McLaughlin 61 76Martinez 80 Chabala 76 Chester, Pennsylvania Chester Park L 8 October 12, 2012 12:00 UTC-5 D.C. United Reserves 1–0 Report Philadelphia Union Reserves King 6 Pfeffer 86 Washington, D.C. RFK Auxiliary Fields W 9 October 21, 2012 10:00 UTC-5 D.C. United Reserves 0–2 Report Columbus Crew Reserves Augusto 60 Tchani 44Duka 45Finlay 56 Washington, D.C. RFK Auxiliary Fields Not reported L World Football Challenge 2012 World Football Challenge July 28, 2012 18:00 UTC-5 D.C. United USA — ITA Juventus Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium P Match cancelled. July 28, 2012 19:30 UTC-5 D.C. United USA 1–1 Report FRA PSG De Rosario 33 pen. Ibrahimović 3 Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium 13,176 John McCloskey D Replaced Juventus on June 27, 2012.D.C. United vs Paris Saint-Germain on July 28 at RFK Stadium http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/06/dc-united-vs-paris-saint-germain-on-july-28-at-rfk-stadium D.C. United DCUnited.com June 27, 2012 June 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120703055822/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/06/dc-united-vs-paris-saint-germain-on-july-28-at-rfk-stadium July 3, 2012 dead mdy-all Club information Roster and staff First team As of May 9, 2012. http://www.dcunited.com/club/first-team First Team Roster D.C. United May 9, 2012 No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (age) Signed from Goalkeepers 28 Bill Hamid United States GK 1990 11 25 The academy 31 Joe Willis United States GK 1988 8 10 USA University of Denver50 Andrew Dykstra United States GK 1986 1 2 USA Charleston Battery Defenders 3 Robbie Russell Ghana RB/CB 1979 7 16 USA Real Salt Lake 4 Brandon McDonald United States CB 1986 1 16 USA San Jose Earthquakes 5 Dejan Jakovic Canada CB 1985 7 16 SRB Red Star 15 Ethan White United States CB 1991 1 1 USA University of Maryland 19 Emiliano Dudar Argentina CB 1982 1 17 SUI Young Boys 21 Daniel Woolard United States LB 1984 5 22 USA Carolina RailHawks 22 Chris Korb United States RB/LB 1987 10 8 USA University of Akron Midfielders 2 Danny Cruz United States RM 1990 1 3 USA Houston Dynamo 6 Kurt Morsink United States DM 1987 10 9 USA New York Red Bulls 8 Branko Bošković Montenegro AM 1980 6 21 AUT Rapid Wien 11 Marcelo Saragosa Brazil DM 1982 1 22 AZE Ravan Baku 14 Andy Najar Honduras RM/RB 1993 3 16 The academy 17 Conor Shanosky United States DM/CB 1991 12 13 The academy 18 Nick DeLeon United States LM/RM 1991 1 1 USA University of Louisville 20 Stephen King United States AM 1986 3 6 USA Seattle Sounders FC 23 Perry Kitchen United States DM/CB/RB 1992 2 29 USA University of Akron 24 Lewis Neal England LM/LB 1981 4 12 USA Orlando City Soccer Club Forwards 7 Dwayne De Rosario Canada ST/AM 1978 5 15 USA New York Red Bulls 9 Hamdi Salihi Albania ST 1984 1 19 AUT Rapid Wien 13 Chris Pontius United States ST/LW 1987 5 12 USA UC Santa Barbara 16 Josh Wolff United States ST 1977 2 25 USA Sporting Kansas City 29 Maicon Santos Brazil ST 1984 4 18 USA FC Dallas Reserve team Management 47% Front office and ownership President & Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Payne y Executive Vice President Stephen Zack Senior Vice President, Marketing Communications Doug Hicks y Chief Financial Officer Michael Williamson Vice President, Business Development Dawn Ridley January 9, 2012 D.C. United Official Website January 2012 48% Coaching staff Head Coach Ben Olsen y Assistant Coaches Chad AshtonSonny Silooy Goalkeeping Coach Pat Onstad y General Manager Dave Kasper Special Projects Manager Bryan Namoff y Team Administrator Francisco Tobar Equipment Manager David Brauzer y Head Athletic Trainer Brian Goodstein Asst. Athletic Trainer / Asst. Strength Coach Pete Calabrese y Assistant, Team Operations Steve Olivarez Physical Therapist Gabriel Manoel y Asst. Equipment Manager Tim Hall January 9, 2012 D.C. United Official Website January 2012 Statistics Appearances and goals MLS regular season MLS Cup Playoffs U.S. Open Cup Carolina Challenge Cup 2 Danny Cruz MF USA 10+6 1 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+1 0 3 Robbie Russell DF USA 22+0 1 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 4 Brandon McDonald DF USA 36+0 2 0+0 0 2+0 0 5 Dejan Jaković DF CAN 27+0 1 0+0 0 1+1 0 6 Kurt Morsink MF USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 7 Dwayne De Rosario FW CAN 25+2 7 0+0 0 1+0 0 8 Branko Bošković MF MNE 25+5 2 0+1 0 0+0 0 9 Hamdi Salihi FW ALB 20+3 6 1+0 1 2+0 2 11 Marcelo Saragosa MF BRA 19+1 1 1+0 0 1+0 0 13 Chris Pontius MF USA 32+2 12 0+0 0 1+1 0 14 Andy Najar MF HON 24+2 0 1+0 0 1+1 0 15 Ethan White DF USA 0+0 0 1+0 0 0+2 0 16 Josh Wolff FW USA 0+9 0 1+0 0 0+1 0 17 Conor Shanosky (on loan to Fort Lauderdale Strikers) MF USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+2 0 18 Nick DeLeon MF USA 31+1 8 0+1 0 1+1 0 19 Emiliano Dudar DF ARG 14+1 0 1+0 1 1+1 0 20 Stephen King GK USA 1+6 0 1+0 0 1+0 0 21 Daniel Woolard DF USA 19+2 1 0+0 0 1+1 0 22 Chris Korb DF USA 25+3 0 1+0 0 1+1 0 23 Perry Kitchen DF USA 27+9 0 0+1 0 0+0 0 24 Lewis Neal MF USA 19+3 2 1+0 0 0+0 0 25 Lance Rozeboom MF USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+1 0 28 Bill Hamid GK USA 27+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 29 Maicon Santos FW BRA 25+2 7 1+0 0 1+1 1 31 Joe Willis GK USA 2+11 0 1+0 0 2+0 0 50 Andrew Dykstra GK USA 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 |} Starting XI 200px 0.25 0.06 350 USAWillis 0.06 0.23 350 USARussell 0.15 0.15 350 GUMMcDonald 0.35 0.14 350 ARGDudar 0.46 0.23 350 USAKorb 0.25 0.30 350 USAKitchen 0.07 0.45 350 MNEBošković 0.22 0.50 350 CANDe Rosario 0.42 0.45 350 USADeLeon 0.15 0.63 350 BRASantos 0.35 0.63 350 ALBSalihi Top scorers {| class="wikitable" style="font-size: 95%; text-align: center;" |- !width=60|Rank !width=60|Nation !width=60|Number !width=150|Name !width=80|Total !width=80|MLS !width=80|MLS Cup Playoffs !width=80|U.S. Open Cup !width=80|Carolina Challenge Cup |- |1 |USA |13 |Chris Pontius |12 |12 |0 |0 |0 |- |2 |ALB |9 |Hamdi Salihi |9 |6 |0 |1 |2 |- |3 |BRA |29 |Maicon Santos |8 |7 |0 |0 |1 |- |rowspan=2|4 |CAN |7 |Dwayne De Rosario |7 |7 |0 |0 |0 |- |USA |18 |Nick DeLeon |7 |6 |1 |0 |0 |- | 6 |COL |26 |Lionard Pajoy |3 |3 |0 |0 |0 |- |rowspan=4|7 |Montenegro |8 |Branko Boskovic |2 |1 |1 |0 |0 |- |USA |4 |Brandon McDonald |2 |2 |0 |0 |0 |- |ENG |24 |Lewis Neal |2 |2 |0 |0 |0 |- |BRA |11 |Marcelo Saragosa |2 |1 |0 |1 |0 |- |rowspan=6|11 |USA |2 |Danny Cruz |1 |1 |0 |0 |0 |- |USA |3 |Robbie Russell |1 |1 |0 |0 |0 |- |CAN |5 |Dejan Jaković |1 |1 |0 |0 |0 |- |USA |21 |Daniel Woolard |1 |1 |0 |0 |0 |- |PRC |27 |Long Tan |1 |1 |0 |0 |0 |- |USA |14 |Josh Wolff |1 |0 |0 |1 |0 |- November 19, 2012 D.C. 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United March 2012 MLS Player of the Month MonthPlayerLinkMayCAN Dwayne De Rosario4G 3A https://web.archive.org/web/20130517154246/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/05/31/dc-uniteds-de-rosario-named-player-month-may May 17, 2013 MLS Player of the Week WeekPlayerWeek's Statline7USA Chris Pontius3G (8', 32', 69')11CAN Dwayne De Rosario1G (25'), 2G (1', 43') MLS Best XI of the Week WeekPlayerOpponent(s)Link4BRA Maicon SantosFC DallasTeam of the WeekUSA Nick DeLeonFC DallasTeam of the WeekCAN Dwayne De RosarioFC DallasTeam of the WeekUSA Joe WillisFC DallasTeam of the Week6USA Nick DeLeonNew England RevolutionTeam of the Week7USA Chris PontiusNew York Red BullsTeam of the Week11CAN Dwayne De RosarioToronto FCTeam of the WeekALB Hamdi SalihiToronto FCTeam of the WeekUSA Ben OlsenToronto FCTeam of the Week17USA Chris PontiusMontreal ImpactTeam of the Week28USA Chris PontiusNew England RevolutionTeam of the Week29USA Ben OlsenPhiladelphia Union, Chivas USATeam of the Week https://web.archive.org/web/20120927235112/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/09/25/team-week-wk-29-supporters-shield-view September 27, 2012 30USA Bill HamidPortland TimbersTeam of the Week32USA Nick DeLeonColumbus CrewTeam of the WeekHON Andy NajarColumbus CrewTeam of the WeekUSA Ben OlsenColumbus CrewTeam of the Week Transfers In No.Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFee/notesDateSource32 DFRussell, Robbie USA Robbie RussellUSA Real Salt LakeAcquired for 2013 MLS SuperDraft third round pickNovember 29, 2011Robbie Russell acquired from Real Salt Lake http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/11/robbie-russell-acquired-from-real-salt-lake https://web.archive.org/web/20111201163532/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/11/robbie-russell-acquired-from-real-salt-lake dead December 1, 2011 DCUnited.com 183 MFDeLeon, Nick USA Nick DeLeonUSA Louisville CardinalsSelected in the 2012 MLS SuperDraftJanuary 12, 20122 DFRodriguez, Chris USA Chris RodriguezUSA Charlotte 49ersSelected in the 2012 MLS Supplemental DraftJanuary 17, 20123 MFKuhn, Matt USA Matt KuhnUSA Drake BulldogsSelected in the 2012 MLS Supplemental DraftJanuary 17, 2012294 FWSantos, Maicon BRA Maicon SantosUSA FC DallasUndisclosedJanuary 18, 2012Maicon Santos acquired http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/01/maicon-santos-acquired D.C. United Communications DCUnited.com January 20, 2012 January 18, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120120135307/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/01/maicon-santos-acquired January 20, 2012 23 MFCruz, Danny USA Danny CruzUSA Houston DynamoUndisclosedJanuary 20, 2012Firchau Nick DC land promising youngster Cruz from Dynamo http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/01/20/dc-land-promising-youngster-cruz-dynamo MLSSoccer.com January 20, 2012 January 20, 2012 January 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120123033027/http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/01/20/dc-land-promising-youngster-cruz-dynamo dead192 DFDudar, Emiliano ARG Emiliano DudarSUI Young BoysFreeJanuary 25, 2012Emiliano Dudar acquired http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/01/emiliano-dudar-acquired https://web.archive.org/web/20120128114254/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/01/emiliano-dudar-acquired dead January 28, 2012 DCUnited.com January 26, 2012 January 25, 2012 94 FWSalihi, Hamdi ALB Hamdi SalihiAUT Rapid WienUndisclosedFebruary 2, 2012Forward Hamdi Salihi acquired as Designated Player http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/forward-hamdi-salihi-acquired-as-designated-player DCUnited.com February 2, 2012 February 2, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120203134942/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/forward-hamdi-salihi-acquired-as-designated-player February 3, 2012 113 MFSaragosa, Marcelo BRA Marcelo SaragosaAZE Ravan BakuUndisclosedFebruary 6, 2012Marcelo Saragosa acquired http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/marcelo-saragosa-acquired DCUnited.com February 6, 2012 February 7, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120212035623/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/marcelo-saragosa-acquired February 12, 2012 501 GKDykstra, Andrew USA Andrew DykstraUSA Charleston BatteryFreeFebruary 27, 2012Andrew Dykstra acquired http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/andrew-dykstra-acquired DCUnited.com March 8, 2012 February 27, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120301185751/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/andrew-dykstra-acquired March 1, 2012 253 MFRozeboom, Lance USA Lance RozeboomUSA New Mexico LobosSelected in the 2012 MLS Supplemental DraftMarch 7, 2012D.C. United signs Lance Rozeboom http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/dc-united-signs-lance-rozeboom DCUnited.com March 7, 2012 March 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120310014850/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/dc-united-signs-lance-rozeboom March 10, 2012 dead mdy-all243 MFNeal, Lewis ENG Lewis NealUSA Orlando CityFreeMarch 13, 2012Lewis Neal acquired: Englishman joins United following season with Orlando City http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/lewis-neal-acquired DCUnited.com March 7, 2012 March 7, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120314172047/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/lewis-neal-acquired March 14, 2012 4 FWLong, Tan CHN Tan LongCAN Vancouver Whitecaps FCTraded for 2015 MLS Supplemental Draft first round draft pickJune 28, 2012Long Tan acquired http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/06/long-tan-acquired https://web.archive.org/web/20120629021408/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/06/long-tan-acquired dead June 29, 2012 D.C. United DCUnited.com June 29, 2012 June 28, 2012 62 DFChabala, Mike USA Mike ChabalaUSA Portland TimbersTraded for 2014 MLS Supplemental Draft first round draft pickAugust 19, 2012Mike Chabala acquired http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/08/mike-chabala-acquired D.C. United DCUnited.com August 20, 2012 September 23, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120812004531/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/08/mike-chabala-acquired August 12, 2012 264 FWPajoy, Lionard COL Lionard PajoyUSA Philadelphia UnionTraded for Danny CruzAugust 16, 2012Goff Steven D.C. United trades midfielder Danny Cruz to Philadelphia Union for Colombian striker Lionard Pajoy https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/post/dc-united-trades-midfielder-danny-cruz-to-philadelphia-union-for-colombian-striker-lionard-pajoy/2012/08/16/5e48fbc4-e7d2-11e1-8487-64e4b2a79ba8_blog.html The Washington Post – Soccer Insider WashingtonPost.com September 23, 2012 August 16, 2012 Out No.Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesDateSource244 FWBarklage, Brandon USA Brandon BarklageUSA New York Red BullsOption declinedNovember 29, 2011Sheldon Kyle United players eligible for Stage 1 Re-Entry Draft http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/11/united-players-eligible-for-stage-1-re-entry-draft D.C. United DCUnited.com December 1, 2011 November 29, 2011 December 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111202194220/http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/11/united-players-eligible-for-stage-1-re-entry-draft dead42 DFBurch, Marc USA Marc BurchUSA Seattle Sounders FCSelected in the MLS Re-Entry DraftNovember 29, 2011Sounders FC Signs Defender Marc Burch http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2012/01-January/Marc-Burch-signs.aspx Sounders FC Public Relations SoundersFC.com January 9, 2012 January 3, 2012 August 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120820062310/http://www.soundersfc.com/News/Articles/2012/01-January/Marc-Burch-signs.aspx dead11 GKCronin, Steve USA Steve CroninNoneRetiredNovember 29, 2011182 DFMcTavish, Devon USA Devon McTavishNoneRetiredNovember 29, 2011Devon McTavish announces retirement from soccer http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/12/devon-mctavish-announces-retirement-from-soccer D.C. United DCUnited.com January 9, 2012 December 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120107172836/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2011/12/devon-mctavish-announces-retirement-from-soccer January 7, 2012 112 DFNgwenya, Joseph ZIM Joseph NgwenyaUSA Richmond KickersOption declinedNovember 29, 2011252 DFQuaranta, Santino USA Santino QuarantaIND Bengal TuskersContract terminatedNovember 29, 2011Goff Steven Santino Quaranta retires after 11 MLS seasons https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/soccer-insider/post/santino-quaranta-retires-after-11-mls-seasons/2011/12/04/gIQAjdOxSO_blog.html The Washington Post – Soccer Insider WashingtonPost.com December 4, 2011 December 4, 2011193 MFSimms, Clyde USA Clyde SimmsUSA New England RevolutionSelected in the MLS Re-Entry DraftNovember 29, 2011122 DFZayner, Jed USA Jed ZaynerUSA San Jose EarthquakesOption declinedNovember 29, 201194 FWDavies, Charlie USA Charlie DaviesFRA SochauxLoan expiredDecember 1, 2011Davies loan expires http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/12/davies-loan-expires DCUnited.com January 5, 2012 December 1, 2011 December 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111203223337/http://www.dcunited.com/news/2011/12/davies-loan-expires dead114 FWBrettschneider, Blake USA Blake BrettschneiderUSA New England RevolutionWaivedFebruary 3, 2012Blake Brettschneider waived http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/blake-brettschneider-waived DCUnited.com February 4, 2012 February 3, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120205212352/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/blake-brettschneider-waived February 5, 2012 23 MFCruz, Danny USA Danny CruzUSA Philadelphia UnionTraded for Lionard PajoyAugust 16, 2012 Loan in No.Pos.PlayerLoaned fromStartEndSource12MFBRA Raphael AugustoBRA FluminenseJuly 28, 2012December 31, 2012D.C. United picks up Raphael Augusto on loan from Fluminense http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1110/major-league-soccer/2012/07/28/3272454/dc-united-picks-up-raphael-augusto-on-loan-from-fluminense Goal.com September 23, 2012 July 28, 2012 Loan out No.Pos.PlayerLoaned toStartEndSource17MFUSA Conor ShanoskyUSA Fort Lauderdale StrikersMarch 2, 2012September 23, 2012Conor Shanosky loaned to Fort Lauderdale Strikers http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/conor-shanosky-loaned-to-fort-lauderdale-strikers DCUnited.com March 2, 2012 March 2, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120304165354/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/03/conor-shanosky-loaned-to-fort-lauderdale-strikers March 4, 2012 dead mdy-all50GKUSA Andrew DykstraUSA Charleston BatteryApril 24, 2012May 14, 2012Andrew Dykstra loaned to Charleston Battery http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/04/andrew-dykstra-loaned-to-charleston-battery DCUnited.com May 20, 2012 April 24, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120502103321/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/04/andrew-dykstra-loaned-to-charleston-battery May 2, 2012 15DFUSA Ethan WhiteUSA Richmond KickersJune 14, 2012June 18, 2012Ethan White loaned to the Richmond Kickers http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/06/ethan-white-loaned-to-the-richmond-kickers D.C. United DCUnited.com June 29, 2012 June 14, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120617145154/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/06/ethan-white-loaned-to-the-richmond-kickers June 17, 2012 18FWCHN Long TanUSA Richmond KickersJuly 13, 2012July 14, 2012Trio loaned out for weekend matches http://www.dcunited.com/news/2012/07/trio-loaned-out-for-weekend-matches dcunited.com February 14, 2013 Allocations Allocation ranking D.C. United is in the #7 position in the MLS Allocation Ranking. The allocation ranking is the mechanism used to determine which MLS club has first priority to acquire a U.S. National Team player who signs with MLS after playing abroad, or a former MLS player who returns to the league after having gone to a club abroad for a transfer fee. A ranking can be traded, provided that part of the compensation received in return is another club's ranking.2011 MLS Roster Rules https://web.archive.org/web/20110430101816/http://www.mlssoccer.com/2011-mls-roster-rules April 30, 2011 MLSSoccer.com International roster slots +D.C. United International slots Slot Player Nationality1Dejan JakovicCAN Canada2Branko BoškovićMNE Montenegro3Maicon SantosBRA Brazil4Emiliano DudarARG Argentina5Hamdi SalihiALB Albania6Lewis NealENG England D.C. United has six international roster slots. Each club in MLS is allocated eight international roster spots, which can be traded. D.C. United traded one slot to Los Angeles Galaxy on February 7, 2011, for use during the 2011 and 2012 seasonsLA Galaxy Acquire International Roster Slot from D.C. United in Exchange for Allocation Money http://www.lagalaxy.com/news/2011/02/la-galaxy-acquire-international-roster-slot-dc-united-exchange-allocation-money LA Galaxy Communications LAGalaxy.com January 9, 2012 February 17, 2011 and another slot to Portland Timbers on February 6, 2012, for use during the 2012 and 2013 seasons.http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/allocation-money-acquired-from-portland-timbers Allocation money acquired from Portland Timbers D.C. United February 6, 2012 September 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120316211111/http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2012/02/allocation-money-acquired-from-portland-timbers March 16, 2012 dead mdy-all The remaining roster slots must belong to domestic players. For clubs based in the United States, a domestic player is either a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident (green card holder) or the holder of other special status (e.g., refugee or asylum status). As of June 28, 2012, United has used all six international roster spots on the following players: Canadian Dejan Jakovic,Plater Profile: Dejan Jakovic http://www.dcunited.com/player/dejan-jakovic D.C. United DCUnited.com January 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120106075710/http://www.dcunited.com/player/dejan-jakovic January 6, 2012 dead Montenegrin Branko Bošković,Player Profile: Branko Boskovic http://www.dcunited.com/player/branko-boskovic DCUnited.com January 9, 2012 https://archive.today/20120729172038/http://www.dcunited.com/player/branko-boskovic July 29, 2012 dead Brazilian Maicon Santos, Argentine Emiliano Dudar, Albanian Hamdi Salihi, and Englishman Lewis Neal. Future draft picks Acquired Year Draft Round Traded from Ref. Traded Year Draft Round Traded to Ref. 2013 SuperDraft Round 2 New England Revolution 2013 SuperDraft Round 3 Real Salt Lake 2014 Supplemental Draft Round 1 Portland Timbers 2015 SuperDraft Round 3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC See also 2012 Major League Soccer 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs 2012 MLS Reserve Division 2012 U.S. Open Cup 2012 D.C. United Women season References 2 Category:D.C. United seasons Dc United Category:2012 in sports in Washington, D.C.