DC United Eliminated from Copa Sudamericana

A bitter disappointment I must admit for those of us hoping for a deep run from MLS' lone representative in the competition. United fought valiantly but was eliminated 2-2 on away goals. I can't help but wonder how ironic it is that this event used the away goal rule which could have advanced Houston instead of Pachuca in the Champions Cup.

Ten Man United Hold On

Clyde Simms second half goal gave United a 2-1 victory of CD Guadalajara in the Copa Sudamericana Round of 16 despite being reduced to 10 men late in the first half. The 2nd leg will be played at Estadio Jalisco next Wednesday Night.

United Grab Lead

Benny Olsen hit the mark in the 23rd minute to give DC United a 1-0 half time lead over CD Guadalajara (Chivas) in a Copa Sudamericana tie at RFK Stadium. However, Marc Burch has been sent off just before halftime. It is absolutely critical for DC United to win this first leg at home to stand a chance of advancing. The game will be shown on Fox Soccer at 11:30 pm ET on tape delay.

DC United Begins Copa Sudamericana Campaign

Wednesday Night RFK Stadium will host one of the biggest matches of the year to this point involving an MLS club. DC United will host Chivas of Guadalajara in the opening round of the Copa Sudamericana. In March United drew 1-1 with Chivas in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup at RFK before losing at Stadio Jalisco 2-1 thanks to a late Chivas goal.

The game will be broadcast nationally on HDNet.