United fall to Dutch powerhouse AJAX 2-1

Washington, D.C. - In a mid-season international friendly at RFK, D.C. United played host to Dutch football champions Ajax.

Although D.C. forward Blake Brettschneider was able to score a goal for the Black and Red, United fell 2-1 to the Dutch powerhouse on a late goal.

Head Coach Ben Olsen said after the match, On friendly experiences and being exposed to big teams:


"I’ve always loved [international friendlies]. I always had illusions of grandeur and thought they were going to buy me for millions of dollars (laughs) if I scored enough goals."


D.C. UNITED Line-up: Hamid (Cronin 46'); Woolard, White, Jakovic (Korb 46'), Barklage; Najar (Brasesco 71'), Kitchen (Shanosky 76'), McCarty (Fred 46'), Pontius (King 59'); Ngwenya, Quaranta (Brettschneider 46')



 Next D.C. United International Friendly - July 23 vs Everton

D.C. United to host AFC Ajax in international friendly

Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2011) - D.C. United announced today plans for the club will play an international friendly against legendary Dutch Eredivisie side AFC Ajax on Sunday, May 22 at RFK Stadium. Though Ajax played a 1-1 draw against the U.S. Men’s National Team at RFK Stadium on May 12, 1990, this will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Kick-off is set for 5:00 p.m. ET.