2014 Season Preview - DC United

Hello everybody and welcome to Super Soccer Ian. This time, I’m going to be noting three tips about DC United that would help them make the playoffs next year and get more wins. This is the fourth of the series, and I’ve noted tips for Chivas USA, Chicago Fire, and the Columbus Crew.

1. Last year, their attacking was not super good. They finally started to score some goals towards the end of the season, but at the beginning, they barely scored any at all. Dwayne De Rosario’s contract is up with DC United. I think that because he’s a designated player, and Eddie Johnson might be leaving the Sounders, that they may trade De Rosario for Johnson. I think that they may need an additional attacker or two. 
2. DC’s defense last year was not good at all. They conceded a lot of goals in games, and their average of conceding was about two per game. I think that DC United will need at least two new defenders so that they won’t concede so many goals. If they can get a couple of additions to the defense, then I wouldn’t be surprised to see DC get more shutouts next season. 
3. The team’s midfield was okay. I think that it was their midfield that was making most of the plays. Jared Jeffrey has been important in the club, and he was able to score from distance, and Dwayne De Rosario was pretty good last season, too. De Rosario finished the season with three goals and two assists. Jared Jeffrey finished the season with two goals, playing only ten games. I think that the club’s midfield wasn’t that bad last season, but they may need a midfield addition so that they can complete a sturdy attacking threat and score more goals.

Those are my thoughts about how DC United can improve for next season. I personally think that DC United might need a new coach. Ben Olsen has been good in the past, but DC’s 2013 season was not good at all. I think that maybe if they got a new coach, then the team may improve a little more. If the team can get some new additions and improve, then I wouldn’t be surprised to see them have a go at a fifth MLS Cup title. That’s all for today, folks! Thanks for reading, and I’ll be back next time for a three tips page on the Colorado Rapids!