United 2, Dallas 0

That was bright and encouraging. Mind, v arguably MLS' worse team's B-Squad, but encouraging.

Here's Goff's player-ratings:

Kocic 6; Namoff 6, Janicki 7, Burch 6; Khumalo 5, Jacobson 6, McTavish 6, Barklage 7.5, Fred 6; Pontius 6, Quaranta 7. Subs: Moreno 6, Wallace 5, Jakovic 5, Peters 5.

Though Fred gacked two open nets before finally scoring, it was his best game in ages, which may not be a coincidence - perhaps he needs better athletes, not necessarily better soccer players, around him, players who can play at a faster pace than past and current tens.

Because Barklage, for at least for one game, had more pace and athleticism than First Gomez, then Gallardo, now Second Gomez. He seems a significant upgrade over Dyachenko as a back-up 10. Mind, one game against arguably MLS' worse team's reserves, but encouraging.

Jacobson too. Khumalo looked good if a bit like a Parchesi piece. Janicki, despite the hand-ball, played very strong, and I'm coming around on Jakovic, who looks like a good find. Kocic isn't ready, but he's no worse than Crayton.

Here's Landru. Here's Fullback. More as I see them.

Cold, windy, but beautiful night.

Good good time. I love the weeknight US Cup games. Hopefully, next round game at RFK too.

Dear United, please note I did say this:

I'm told they will be put in the mail within fifteen minutes. I should add, I've always been extremely pleased with how United has treated me.

Adding, my ticket agents - Mike(?) Defazio(?), then Ricky Mattei, now German, have always been terrific and extremely helpful. None of my aargh was ever aimed at them.

I also said this:

Want a case study in disenfranchised rump-party apocalyptic paranoia, read me write about United.

Look, I've an impulse towards spirituality without a religious object, I invest and diffuse that impulse - consciously, with great rube, self-mockery, reverse-Ba'al taunting, and irony - through United. 

I think United will leave town. It breaks my heart. I wonder how things got to this point. There will be a funk over the team until some resolution is had. I will do a Fuck-Me Jig at the first game of a new stadium or the first game after a contract is signed ensuring that DCU will stay at an upgraded RFK.

Love and XOXO. Really.

UPDATE: I Get Mail

Thank you for contacting me regarding your support for a new Maryland stadium for the professional soccer team DC United.

 

As you may know, no action was taken by the Maryland General Assembly this session to facilitate the team’s move due to a lack of support among the members of the Prince George’s County Council.  The Council voted to oppose legislation (SB1020/HB1282) that would have authorized the state to study construction of a professional soccer stadium in their county.

 

While the original proposal had the new stadium being built in Prince George’s County, I am aware that some members of the Montgomery County Council may be exploring the concept of a stadium in the I-270 corridor.  You may want to be in touch with your council members to encourage them to pursue this option.

 

Thank you again for taking the time to share your views with me.

 

Sincerely,

Richard S. Madaleno, Jr.