Steve Long

Defense Rules for Both DC United and Atlanta 0-0

On Saturday both teams chose to play a disciplined style rooted in defense resulting in stifling pressure and few real…

1 month ago

Youthful Depth Highlights USWNT 3-0 Win Over Canada

On a night where Coach Emma Hayes rested all but one of her Europe-based players, the young squad she fielded…

1 month ago

DC United Fails to Coordinate and Loses 7-1 to Chicago

Just as Coach Troy Lesesne’s mixture of youthful exuberance and experienced vision seemed to gel, Saturdays’ result showed how essential…

2 months ago

Young Players Give DC United Some Hope

In the absence of his big impact player, Christian Benteke, Coach Troy Lesesne has developed and deployed a variety of…

2 months ago

DC United Seeks Answers After 2-0 Loss to Red Bulls

DC United Coach Troy Lesesne is well aware of DC United’s lack of scoring punch in the last few league…

3 months ago

DC United Stumbles Against Strong Columbus Crew 2-1

DC United continued to frustrate its fans with a 2-1 loss to a strong Columbus Crew.  The overall play was…

4 months ago

DC United Struggles with Attacking Identity in 0-0 Tie with Montreal

Yet another tie, this time against Montreal, greeted 16,133 DC united fans at Audi Field on Saturday.  DC Coach Troy…

5 months ago

DC United’s Young Players’ Dynamic Attack Brings 2-1 Win Over Kansas City

DC United coach Troy Lesesne’s vision for his team showed early signs of fulfillment through their combination of young players…

5 months ago

DC United Leaves Questions Unanswered in 2-2 Tie

The season opener for DC united was a disappointment from two perspectives, the fact that it was a home loss…

6 months ago

DC United Looks to Rebuild with Youth

DC United has undergone a major retooling entering the 2025 season.  The roster to open the season, basically a solid…

6 months ago

DC United Comes Back to Tie NYCFC 1-1

With five games to go, DC United Coach Troy Lesesne is well aware of his team’s requirements, “Believe me, with…

11 months ago

DC United Prepares, Errs, and Adapts to Lose to FC Dallas 4-3

Every soccer match features preparation, errors, and adaptation.  DC United’s 4-3 loss to FC Dallas was an excellent illustration.  Let’s…

12 months ago

How Goes DC United’s Player Development?

The strong performances of two of DC United’s homegrown players for the US Men’s Olympic Team illustrates the value of…

12 months ago

Do Two Wins Point to a DC United Turnaround?

Plagued by the usual injury bug, DC United coach Troy Lesesne has had to juggle his roster, especially on defense. …

1 year ago

DC United’s Growing Pains Show Up in 4-1 Loss to Houston

DC United’s 4-1 loss foreshadows difficult times ahead as injuries mount, especially among its defenders.  Garrison Tubbs was the latest,…

1 year ago

DC United Frustrated by Atlanta United 1-0

Wednesday’s game against Atlanta was a classic mid-season battle with both teams playing coherently in attack only to be frustrated…

1 year ago

Are the US Men Ready for the Copa America?

As the US National Men’s soccer team prepares for its opener versus Bolivia on Sunday it is helpful to look…

1 year ago