Archive for Notes & Quotes

Nowak Looking For United To Play ‘As A Unit’

Notes & Quotes on April 12th, 2006 Comments Off

DC United coach Peter Nowak, noting the options he has in the team’s attack, says “we have enough options up top to score a lot of goals,” one of those options being Alecko Eskandarian, who has gotten off to a strong start in the team’s first two matches.

Practice Notes And Quotes: Erpen, Filomeno, Gomez

Notes & Quotes on February 22nd, 2006 Comments Off

The Argentine trio of Facundo Erpen, Lucio Filomeno and Christian Gomez talked to John Dyson before leaving Bradenton about being able to play on the same team with fellow countrymen, and expressed their desire to bring another championship to DC United.

Nowak: ‘I’m Not Going To Tolerate Anything Other Than Winning’

Notes & Quotes on February 22nd, 2006 Comments Off

Peter Nowak said after the 10 days DC United spent in Bradenton, Florida that he “learned to be tough again,” and said he leaves “impressed with what kind of team we have right now.”

Practice Notes And Quotes: Wilson, Simms, Prideaux

Notes & Quotes on February 21st, 2006 Comments Off

After the loss to Real Salt Lake, John Dyson had a chance to talk with John Wilson, Clyde Simms and Brandon Prideaux to discuss their preseason preparations and their goals for the season.

United Defeat Kansas City, 2-1 In 120 Minute Exhibition

Notes & Quotes on February 21st, 2006 Comments Off

Jaime Moreno and rookie Rod Dyachenko scored goals for DC United as they defeated Kansas City 2-1 in a 120 minute preseason exhibition in Bradenton.

Practice Notes And Quotes: Tobar, Simpson, Rimando And Perkins

Notes & Quotes on February 17th, 2006 Comments Off

The new ball MLS is using in 2006 is already giving the goalkeepers difficulty, says DC United equipment manager Francisco Tobar. Besides Tobar, John Dyson had a chance to talk with assistant coach Mark Simpson and goalkeepers Nick Rimando and Troy Perkins.

Cunningham Hat Trick Sinks United, 3-1

Notes & Quotes on February 17th, 2006 Comments Off

Jeff Cunningham had a hat trick for Real Salt Lake as they defeated DC United 3-1 at Bradenton on Friday. Christian Gomez scored United’s lone goal on a free kick.

Practice Notes: Soehn Breaks Down Draw With MetroStars

Notes & Quotes on February 14th, 2006 Comments Off

DC United assistant coach Tommy Soehn gives his thoughts to John Dyson on yesterday’s DC United/MetroStars match, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Dyson also had a chance to chat with Bryan Namoff and Josh Gros, and found out what they did for Valentine’s Day.

Practice Notes And Quotes: Peter Nowak And Freddy Adu

Notes & Quotes on February 14th, 2006 Comments Off

John Dyson returns with his practice notes and quotes. In a wide-ranging discussion, he most recently had a chance to talk to DC United coach Peter Nowak and Freddy Adu in Bradenton. Here’s what they had to say.

Practice Quotes from Peter Nowak

Notes & Quotes on April 6th, 2004 Comments Off

Nowak provides some interesting insight into his view on the big win over SJ, how the team is playing, and his thoughts about the players and the game against LA.