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Formations & Tactics

In-depth analysis of D.C. United's on-field form

4 things D.C. United must to do beat FC Dallas

Starting positively, slowing the Dallas transition down, and overloading specific areas are all important for the Black-and-Red.

By Jason Anderson

Opposition 11: Likely FC Dallas starters vs. DCU

International call-ups have left FCD very short-handed, but their vaunted attack is largely untouched.

By Jason Anderson

D.C. United vs. FC Dallas lineup: Attacking options abound

As the international break comes, Ben Olsen must find his attacking parnterships

By Ben Bromley

5 keys to victory for D.C. United vs. Colorado

A proactive approach is required for the Black-and-Red to get their first win of 2016.

By Jason Anderson

DCU vs. Colorado lineup: Building a rhythm

As the home opener approaches, D.C. United looks to build a rhythm

By Ben Bromley

Opposition 11: Likely Rapids lineup to face DCU

An injury, a suspension, and Pablo Mastroeni make the Rapids a bit difficult to predict when it comes to their starting 11.

By Jason Anderson

5 keys to victory for D.C. United @ New England

Transition and pressure are important concepts for the Black-and-Red against the Revs.

By Jason Anderson

Opposition 11: Likely Revs starters to face DCU

The Black-and-Red will once again face an old, familiar enemy on the road.

By Jason Anderson

4 keys to victory for D.C. United tonight @ LA

The Black-and-Red can spring an upset tonight, but they're going to have to check off every item on this list to do it.

By Jason Anderson

Opposition 11: LA's likely starters vs. D.C United

The Galaxy brought in some big names this offseason, but they're still going to do things the way they've done them for years.

By Jason Anderson

Keys to Victory: What DCU must do vs. Queretaro

The circumstances favor Queretaro, but United could still get a good result today if they keep their heads and avoid mistakes.

By Jason Anderson

DCU 2016 Preseason Minutes Tracker v2.0

Nerd out with us as we obsess over who is playing where on the field as the Black-and-Red prepare for the season.

By Adam M Taylor and Jason Anderson

18 days to DCU: Let's talk about Chris Rolfe

Will United's best field player dictate United's tactics this year?

By Adam M Taylor

DCU 2016 Preseason Minutes Tracker v1.0

Our annual feature tracking who plays where and how long is back. Please contain your excitement.

By Adam M Taylor

Should Ben Olsen be back with DCU for 2016?

Our season review turns to the man in charge on the sideline.

By Adam M Taylor

Jason's artisanal & entirely premature 2016 DCU XI

If United can't bring top players in from outside of MLS, they should look to the Pacific northwest for reinforcements.

By Jason Anderson

Steven's way too soon DCU 2016 starting XI

Could Ben Olsen have ten returning starters for next year?

By Steven Streff

MLS Cup Final: Crew vs. Timbers Preview + TV info

MLS fans should get a show today as two attack-minded teams duke it out for the right to lift the cup.

By Jason Anderson

Donald's ridiculously untimely DCU 2016 lineup

Turning a hat enthusiast and a United killer into Good Guys.

By Donald Wine II

Blasian's super-early DCU 2016 starting XI

If they can't bring in big-name DPs, United might as well trade that TAM to bring in the speed and creativity they so desperately need.

By BlasianSays

Ryan's unripe 2016 DCU starting XI

In which we turn our eyes across the pond.

By Ryan Keefer

Ben's totally premature DCU 2016 starting XI

Can United finally break the Central American hex and use a European connection to land a player?

By Ben Bromley

Adam's unreasonably early 2016 DCU starting XI

A lot of old faces, and two new ones with a lot of familiarity with MLS

By Adam M Taylor

Keys to Victory: DCU's to-do list today vs. NYRB

United has to change their approach to turn the tables on NYRB and advance to the Eastern Conference finals.

By Jason Anderson

Opposition 11: Likely NYRB starters vs. United

NYRB, other than one injury-enforced change, will almost certainly start the same team that won the first leg.

By Jason Anderson

Keys to Victory: D.C. United's to-do list vs. NYRB

United needs to be engaged and active all over the field to beat NYRB for the first time in 2015.

By Jason Anderson

Opposition 11: Likely NYRB starters vs. United

United will host an extremely consistent Red Bulls side tomorrow at RFK Stadium.

By Jason Anderson

Keys to Victory: 5 things DCU must do to beat NE

United has done fairly well against the Revs in recent times, and these steps have all been a part of that.

By Jason Anderson

Opposition 11: Likely New England starters vs. DCU

The Revs have to sort through several options up front and on the flanks to pick their lineup for tonight's game against United.

By Jason Anderson

Keys to Victory: How DCU can beat the Crew today

United will have to approach things a little differently than normal today against a unique Crew team.

By Jason Anderson

Opposition 11: Likely Crew starters to face DCU

Gregg Berhalter has a lot to deal with tomorrow as two missing stars have weakened his team for United's visit.

By Jason Anderson

Keys to Victory: How DCU can beat Chicago tomorrow

An overall theme of controlling the tempo and footprint of the game would serve United well tomorrow.

By Jason Anderson

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