Last week, we told you about Ben Olsen's involvement with Ethan Zohn's Grassroot Soccer United Dribble, which ended on Monday on The National Mall. Ben joined Ethan and many others for the final leg of the 550 mile dribble which started in Boston. All told, Ethan's (really long) dribble raised more than $150,000 to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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Remember when we posted a photo from season ticket holder Brian Barnes wearing his United jersey at Machu Picchu? Well, apparently that inspired former United trialist and reserve division guest player Grady Renfrow to send in a few photos of him sporting his DCU kit in Egypt.

Grady is a local product who was on trial with the Black-and-Red during pre-season 2008.

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All D.C. United supporters are invited to come out and spread the holiday cheer as the Screaming Eagles team up with United for D.C. to gather toys for Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's annual party for underprivileged kids.

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A bunch of the Screaming Eagles travelled to the Home Depot Center in California for the 2008 MLS Cup. There they caught up with United midfielder Ben Olsen.

Kim Klyberg says: A bunch of us caught up with Ben at MLS Cup (no, we didn't offer him any juice boxes!) It was weird to be at a game and not have to set up a massive tailgate, grill food for 300 people and I actually got inside in time to see the national anthem and the kick off.

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And a Happy Cyber Monday to you. By now, many of you have taken advantage of our Black (-and-Red!) Friday offer via the club's new on-line team store - dcuteamstore.com. 50% off a replica home shirt? Free customization? I'm sold! Your holiday shopping experience shouldn't end there, though.

Benefiting the club's non-profit foundation, United for D.

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Fred's six-game loan to the Wellington Phoenix continued Friday night with a match against his old club, the Melbourne Victory. It was Fred's new club that came out of the game victorious, earning a 2-1 win over the Australian side. United's crafty midfielder was instrumental in the win providing the pass that led to Wellington's game-winning goal in the 58th minute.

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50%. Off. Replica. Home. Jerseys!

Ladies and gentlemen, please prepare your bookmarks for our newest website - dcuteamstore.com.

The site is currently in beta form (I think that means we're testing things out), but has an incredible first offer for you - 50% off replica home jerseys with the option of free player customization!

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Major League Soccer has announced the ten players selected by expansion side Seattle Sounders FC and the list does not include a member of D.C. United. Good news.

You'll be able to see the full list of players taken over at mlsnet.com shortly.

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Dear D.C. United fan,

Hello, how are you? I am fine.

I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know that you're going to want to come back to BehindTheBadge.com on Friday with a few holiday dollars set aside. We're going to be offering a ridiculously sick deal and you're not going to want to miss it.

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World AIDS Day is coming up and Survivor winner Ethan Zohn is doing his part to get involved. Zohn has been dribbling a soccer ball for 550 miles from Boston to Washington DC during the past three months. His Grassroots Soccer United Dribble has raised more than $150,000 to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

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This afternoon, Major League Soccer will release the full list of protected players for each club in advance of Wednesday's Expansion Draft for Seattle Sounders FC. United's list of eleven protected players is, as follows (in alphabetical order):

Marc Burch Luciano Emilio (international) 
 Fred (international) 
 Ivan Guerrero 
 Greg Janicki 
 Boyzzz Khumalo (international) 
 Devon McTavish Jaime Moreno 
 Bryan Namoff 
 Clyde Simms 
 Santino Quaranta 
 The players who will be available for selection by Seattle include: Jeff CarrollPat CarrollRyan CordeiroLouis Crayton (international)Francis Doe (international)Rod Dyachenko Marcelo Gallardo (international)Quavas KirkIbrahim Koroma (international)Gonzalo Martinez (international)Domenic MediateRyan MillerBen OlsenGonzalo Peralta (international)Craig ThompsonJames ThorpeJoe VideZach WellsMike Zaher You can read the full set of expansion rules after the jump. Click to continue reading...

Fred debuted this weekend for the Wellington Phoenix FC, as the A-League side hosted the Newcastle Jets on Sunday. Fred started and played 70 minutes in Wellington's 2-0 win. Fred and the New Zealanders had a one-man advantage early on when in the 52nd minute, a studs-up tackle on the Brazilian earned the Jets their second red card of the game.

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Once again, starring Ben Olsen and Louis Crayton.

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Episode 5 of VW's six-part 'Road to MLS Cup' series once again stars Ben Olsen and Louis Crayton. Benny, in particular, has a couple of key lines...

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United midfielder/defender Ivan Guerrero earned his 75th cap and played the entire 90 minutes during Honduras' 1-0 victory over Mexico last night.

Los Catrachos have not lost at home to Mexico in over 20 years and last night proved to be no exception. The game's sole goal came in the 52nd minute, after Mexico defender Ricardo Osorio deflected the ball off the crossbar and into his own net after a corner kick. Click to continue reading...