Patrick Nyarko – My Mind on Sports

Ortiz ends streak, Hamid huge in win over Union

April 2, 2017 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Alejandro Bedoya, Bill Hamid, CJ Sapong, D.C. United, DC United, Ian Harkes, JOSE ORTIZ, Luciano Acosta, MLS, Patrick Nyarko, Philadelphia Union0 comment

The Black-and-Red got their first three point result last night against the Philadelphia Union, winning 2-1. It wasn’t the best of nights for the home side, but they did get a couple of things off their chest so to speak. They ended the scoreless streak to start the year and put a number up in the win column. As Patrick... Read More

D.C. United

Olsen: “I thought it was a gutsy performance”

March 6, 2017 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Ben Olsen, D.C. United, DC United, MLS, Patrick Nyarko, Sporting Kansas City0 comment

D.C. United MLS Soccer

Final home opener at RFK ends in a draw

March 5, 2017 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Ben Olsen, Bill Hamid, D.C. United, DC United, MLS, Nick DeLeon, Patrick Nyarko, Sean Franklin, Sporting Kansas City, Steve Birnbaum, Taylor Kemp0 comment

The last home opener in RFK, in front of a crowd of 18,268 D.C. United hosted Sporting Kansas City. As predicted by Head Coach Ben Olsen earlier in the week, there was a bit of sloppy play and neither team looked to be operating on full cylinders. Still, the home side had several chances and couldn’t capitalize on them. Sporting... Read More

D.C. United

Montreal dictates the terms in 4-2 win over D.C. United

October 28, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Ambroise Oyongo, Ben Olsen, Bobby Boswell, D.C. United, DC United, Ignacio Piatti, Knockout Round, Lamar Neagle, Laurent Ciman, LLoyd Sam, Luciano Acosta, Matteo Mancosu, Maulro Biello, MLS Playoffs, Montreal Impact, Patrick Nyarko, Taylor Kemp0 comment

The Montreal Impact came into RFK and checked every box for what a visiting team must do to win a playoff game on the road. They took the fight to D.C. United, despite losing the possession battle, it was the Impact that dictated the terms of the game. As Ben Olsen said after the game, “We were second best from... Read More

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It’s taken a group effort for D.C. United to get to this point

October 26, 2016October 26, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Ben Olsen, Bobby Boswell, D.C. United, DC United, Jalen Robinson, Julian Buescher, Lamar Neagle, LLoyd Sam, Luke Mishu, Marcelo Sarvas, Montreal Impact, Nick DeLeon, Patrick Mullins, Patrick Nyarko, Rob Vincent, Sean Franklin, Steve Birnbaum, Taylor Kemp0 comment

D.C. United will host the Montreal Impact in a Knockout Round game tomorrow night at RFK Stadium. The Black-and-Red went through many changes through the course of the regular season, along their way to securing the fourth seed in the playoffs. Head Coach Ben Olsen spoke with the media yesterday after training, the one thing that was made clear is... Read More

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D.C. United clinch postseason berth with win over NYC FC

October 16, 2016October 16, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Bill Hamid, Bobby Boswell, D.C. United, David Villa, DC United, Josh Saunders, LLoyd Sam, Luciano Acosta, NYC FC, Patrick Mullins, Patrick Nyarko, Steven Birnbaum, Taylor Kemp0 comment

D.C. United clinched a posteason berth with their 3-1 victory over New York City FC in front of a crowd of 30,943. The Black-and-Red rode turned in a good performance after some time off. The attack looked good for much of the match, there was definitely a goal or two left on the field. David Villa scored the lone goal... Read More

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Kemp registers three assists in rout of Orlando

September 25, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Antonio Nocerino, Ben Olsen, Bill Hamid, Cyle Larin, D.C. United, DC United, Julian Buescher, Kaka, Luciano Acosta, Orlando, Patrick Mullins, Patrick Nyarko0 comment

The black-and-red knew they had a big opportunity heading into their matchup with Orlando City FC. Both teams were tied in the standings with 34 points, a draw would do neither any good. The home team stepped up in a big way, playing with a sense of urgency and setting a tone early on that was maintained through much of... Read More

D.C. United MLS Soccer

D.C. United routs Chicago, Mullins gets hat trick

August 28, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Chicago Fire, D.C. United, DC United, Khlay Thiam, Luciano Acosta, Patrick Mullins, Patrick Nyarko0 comment

For the past few weeks, there have been flashes and stretches of encouraging play from the attack. More often than not, resulting in missed chances due to poor finishing. Leaving a team that is starving for victories, in a unwanted streak of draws. The Chicago Fire may have just been the perfect set of circumstances for D.C. United, the home... Read More

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D.C. United shows it’s depth in draw with Montreal

August 25, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Alhaji Kamara, Bill Hamid, D.C. United, DC United, Didier Drogba, Hassoun Camara, Julian Buscher, Kennedy Igboananike, Lamar Neagle, Luciano Acosta, Marco Donadel, Montreal Impact, Patrick Mullins, Patrick Nyarko, Rob Vincent0 comment

A draw. The Black-and-Red left Montreal last night with one point after a hard earned draw, the difference in this game versus the Red Bulls is that they didn’t have to rally. The equalizer came off a failed clearance attempt, something that they’ve struggled with at times all season. Still, the visitors would go up in the standings with Toronto... Read More

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D.C. United draws with rivals, fail to get three points

August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 Wilson Tarpeh Jr Bill Hamid, Bobby Boswell, Bradley Wright-Phillips, Chicago Fire, D.C. United, DC United, LLoyd Sam, Luciano Acosta, Marcelo Sarvas, New York Red Bulls, Nick DeLeon, Patrick Mullins, Patrick Nyarko, Steve Birnbaum, Taylor Kemp0 comment

It was a crazy day at RFK, but it ended in a 2-2 draw between rivals D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls that included a 73 minute rain delay. The home side had multiple opportunities throughout the game to get the full three points, they weren’t able to capitalize and would have to settle for one point. It... Read More