What a difference a couple of weeks makes. Since we last checked, D.C. United's roster has taken shape and the team is closer to a deal that will keep it at RK Stadium through the 2012 season. more ›

Despite hinting that it would settle for anything from College Park to Baltimore as an alternative to its aging digs at RFK Stadium, D.C. United looks poised to remain in the District for the 2012 season. more ›

With last year's late-season meltdown on their minds and their first march scheduled for late February, D.C. United players braved the cold this past week for their first pre-season training sessions of 2012. more ›

If you own a baseball or football team, getting the attention of your local D.C. legislators isn't particularly hard. If you own a soccer team, well, good luck with that. more ›

Just in case you thought Major League Soccer was not-too-serious about helping to facilitate D.C. United's exit from Washington -- even though they've been surveying Baltimore residents about potentially relocating United to the city -- well, think again. more ›

After wrapping up yet another postseason-less campaign, the chatter surrounding D.C. United returns to an all-too-familiar topic: whether or not the team will actually remain in Washington for the long-term. more ›

While there certainly were signs of disappointment from Black-and-Red supporters who won't see MLS Cup matches for the fourth straight season, most of the 15,965 in attendance at RFK Stadium on Saturday proved their allegiance to United through thick and thin. more ›

In fairness, the frantic final minutes of the last meaningful match D.C. United will play in 2011 was a microcosm of the season as a whole: promising and full of chances, but inevitably disappointing. more ›

D.C. United striker Charlie Davies, who was nearly killed in a car accident on the George Washington Parkway in October 2009, has filed a $20 million civil suit against the owner of the nightclub he was partying at before the accident and Red Bull, who hosted the party. more ›

Maybe it's just destiny. Maybe this D.C. United squad just isn't meant to be playing into the postseason. While I hate to be pessimistic about the squad's chances to break a years-long playoff drought this year, it's hard not to think such things after what happened in the waning moments of Saturday night's match. more ›

Is there any stopping Dwayne De Rosario? Not if you're Real Salt Lake. more ›

Good morning, Washington. For two D.C. area men, seemingly innocuous backyard delicacies turned out to be "death caps" and "destroying angels." Catering to dangerous culinary whims, the men grew extremely ill after they ate mushrooms growing on their properties, which had flourished after heavy rains around the region. more ›

Ben Olsen, never one to mince words, was obviously not pleased with his team's performance last night -- a 2-2 home draw against Chivas USA which, it has to be said, was well within United's grasp. more ›

More exciting news from RFK Stadium -- D.C. United announced last night that attacking midfielder Chris Pontius had been called up to the United States' national team. more ›

Following the lead of other MLS clubs in New York and Philadelphia, D.C. United announced this morning that this Saturday's match against Portland would be postponed until a later date. more ›

Ever since the San Francisco Giants released their It Gets Better video, we had wondered whether any Washingtonian teams would follow their lead. D.C. United has done just that. more ›

D.C. United, led by Chris Pontius, Dwayne DeRosario and debutant goalkeeper Joe Willis, put on a solid display in defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-0 on Saturday. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Grab the galoshes. The D.C. region, which has been suffering from moderate drought, is locked in for more rain today. Heavy downpours are expected, and the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for most of the metro region. Maryland's tax-free week starts today, so if you don't find the rain too dissuasive be careful on the roads. more ›

Has there ever been a crazier D.C. United match than the one that took place at RFK Stadium on Saturday night? Possibly -- but if there had been, the memory of it has likely been replaced for the 11,684 who were on hand to witness the home side earn a 3-3 draw with Toronto FC. more ›

Good morning, Washington. As frustrated as some of us find ourselves hiking up a broken Metro escalator in this awful August heat, it’s humbling to see someone do the same with a limp or a cane. A chronic inconvenience for some can be a major obstacle for people with disabilities. The Washington Post takes a look at some of the challenges those who use wheelchairs, canes or other aids experience on our distressed transit system, touching on what Metro has done well, and what it could do better (much of which would help not only the disabled, but all riders). more ›

Sure, Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) was recently demoted from his beloved perch as chair of the D.C. Council's transportation committee. But he was given the parting gift of control over the District's Office of Planning. And it appears as if one of the first things Wells is focusing his planning efforts on might be a new stadium for D.C. United. more ›

Good morning, Washington. In less than 24 hours, two D.C. Councilmembers have called for Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. to resign after he agreed Friday to pay back $300,000 in city grant funds that he was accused of improperly using on personal expenses. more ›

Blame the heat if you must, but D.C. United certainly wilted last night. The club's woes inside RFK Stadium continued, as they dropped a painful 1-0 decision to New England. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Whether you’re a loyal fan or recently initiated into World Cup frenzy by an uncharacteristic fist pump after a last-minute header against Brazil, eyes are on Frankfurt today where the U.S. Women's National Team will play for the World Cup title in the final against Japan. Obama couldn’t make it, but he’s sending a presidential delegation led by Jill Biden. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Here’s your roundup of failed debt-reduction talks, D.C. corruption, tsunami waves, sports, lobbying and a vainglorious farewell. more ›

Will the additions of Dwayne De Rosario and Brandon McDonald be enough to break D.C. United's lengthy playoff drought? That certainly looked the case on Saturday night -- that is, until the 84th minute. more ›

Good morning, Washington. Nature stole the show this morning with her superb lighting and inspired acoustics. Meteorologists break the news that intermittent storms will continue throughout the day. Despite the rain, we have two days left to drink to our liberty, to avoid thinking too hard about the “invisible” security, and to try to find some charm in the prodigious crowds. more ›