The Sport's Trickiest Call
by Ridge Mahoney (Analysis | Soccer America - March 31)
Joe Machnik and Paul Tamberino want a win or tie every week like everybody else, but rarely can they and their colleagues settle for a tie. As overseers of the MLS referees, they - and the officials - usually have to come down on side or the other whether or not a referee, a referee's assistant, the fourth official, or all of the above got something right or wrong. more details | go to article

After Opening Loss, United Looks Ahead
by Steven Goff (Result | Washington Post - March 30)
Offensive Attack Proves Ineffective Against Wizards: Wizards 2, United 0 more details | go to article

United Has To Divide Its Attention
by Steven Goff (Preview | Washington Post - March 26)
Under normal circumstances, D.C. United would be acutely focused on its MLS opener at Kansas City on Saturday night and unconcerned about subsequent matches. Also: Cup qualifiers to RFK? Stadium update. more details | go to article

Wizards' Real Win Build Confidence Ahead Of D.C. Clash
by No Author Listed (Preview | Soccer America - March 25)
Last year, Kansas City pounded D.C. United, 4-2, to start a season that eventually produced the Wizards first postseason appearance in three years. Also: Toronto comes off nightmare weekend. more details | go to article