This is how DC United fans feel after once again being faced with a stadium issue

1. DC United Stadium - Stadium? What stadium? According to Steve Goff and The Washington Post, there seems to be yet another problem with the propsal for DC's new site. You know, Kevin Payne and the rest of United can huff and puff, and threaten to move the team, but is anyone really taking them seriously? I doubt it. This is the most successful franchise in the history of MLS. How would it make the league look if the team were to pack its bags and move to another city? Not happening fans, so don't worry about that. Right now, worry about the injuries to 3 of your starters and the fact that this team doesn't seem to be nearly as talented as its predecessors. This is a team team that used to dazzle you with speed and skill; now it's a team that will play tough, blue-collar soccer. I don't know how well that's going to pan out.

2. The L.A./Beckham Saga - L.A. is trying to save face, as well as for the league. Beckham loves playing at such a high level in Italy and wants to stay there. The extended loan deal is simply putting a band-aid on a cut to an artery. From everything I've seen, when Beckham does came back in July, he'll play his heart out in L.A., because he's the consummate professional. But his heart won't exactly be in it. It won't be apparent on the field, but possibly in the locker room. How will his teammates react? Landon Donovan gave Becks the Captaincy shortly after he first arrived, but will Landon keep it this time not knowing how long Becks is around this time?

3. Richmond Kickers - We're still a month away from the start of the USL 2 season, but Richmond just has to be the favorite going into the season. Most starters from last year's playoff team are returning, and they've added former Kickers players Joey Worthen and Matthew Delicate to the mix. Also heard another signing or 2 is in the works. All signs point to Richmond hosting the Championship game in late August (man, the coaches are REALLY going to love me for posting this...) Also hearing that Wilmington should field a pretty strong team this year as well.

4. Champions League Tuesday - Any doubts about the dominance of the EPL after Liverpool destroys Real Madrid and Chelsea eliminates Juventus? I think Man U slips by an Inter side that should have lost at home 2 weeks ago, and we could well be on the way for another All-England Finale in May.

5. Washington Capitals - How is it that the team loses 4 straight at home but comes back to win on the road against Nashville after falling behind so early? Maybe home-ice advantage isn't such a big deal for this team? Nice rally, though, last night when they could have easily folded up shop by giving up such an early goal.

I'll try to get another post in tomorrow before heading to Florida for the weekend. Vegas 2 weeks ago and now Florida. Jealous? :)