Walk-up opportunities available for nationally-televised search for best undiscovered young soccer player; Univision’s Republica Deportiva personalities and MLS legend and Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz scheduled to appear

 WASHINGTON D.C. (Thursday, April 11, 2013) – The dream begins this weekend for more than 500 aspiring young soccer players as Sueño MLS 2013 – Presented by Allstate, the nationally-televised player search, kicks off with tryouts April 13-14, at Morven Park in Leesburg, Va., hosted by D.C. United.

 While pre-registration for the D.C. United event is full, players are encouraged to sign up in person for the “walk-up” list starting Saturday, April 13 at 8 a.m. ET. D.C. United’s scouting efforts will be led by the club’s Head Youth Scout, Tom Torres, and Academy Manager, Steve Olivarez.

 Friends and family of participating players, as well as the general public, are invited to watch the tryouts and enjoy the interactive fan zone presented by event partners. MLS legend and Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz, as well as Univision Network’s República Deportiva personalities Felix Fernandez and Carolina Macallister, are scheduled to make special appearances.

 WHO: - More than 500 aspiring young soccer players

- Univision Network’s República Deportiva personalities Felix Fernandez and Carolina Macallister

- D.C. United scouts, led by D.C. United Head Youth Scout Tom Torres and Academy Manager Steve Olivarez.

- D.C. United star forward Carlos Ruiz (Sunday, April 14, 2:30 – 4 PM)

WHAT: D.C. United Tryouts for Sueño MLS 2013 – Presented by Allstate

WHERE: Morven Park

41793 Tutt Lane

Leesburg, VA 20176

WHEN: Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to approximately 7 p.m. ET

Sunday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. ET

WHY: To find the best undiscovered young soccer player in the country

 For the kick-off press release, which includes player eligibility, timeline and past winners, click here.

 Photos, b-roll and logo from Sueño MLS – Presented by Allstate are available for download at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j8prkzyruckgzuv/so9rP-R1J7

Schedule includes nine home games, seven away games, and closes against 2012 MLS Cup Champion L.A. Galaxy on September 15

 Washington, D.C. (April 4, 2013) – D.C. United and Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic today announced the extension of their longstanding partnership with a new three-year agreement, which begins with the ongoing 2013 Major League Soccer season. United and Comcast SportsNet, whose partnership began in 1996, also announced the Black-and-Red’s regional television schedule.

 Comcast SportsNet broadcasts will be led by play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson and analyst John Harkes. The first game to air on Comcast SportsNet this year will be a rematch of the 2012 Eastern Conference finals against the Houston Dynamo on May 8 at 7:00 p.m. at RFK Stadium.

 Through this new contract, Comcast SportsNet continues to provide resources and effort necessary to best bring D.C. United matches into the homes of soccer fans throughout the region,” said D.C. United Chief Marketing Officer Doug Hicks. “Through game broadcasts, ancillary programming and news coverage, we appreciate the commitment shown by our partners and look forward to sharing a bright future with them.”

 The regional television schedule, which includes nine home games, seven away games and 14 weekend games, closes with a match against 2012 MLS champion L.A. Galaxy on Sept. 15 at 5:00 p.m.

 “United is a dynamic brand that delivers a tremendous amount of exciting content to our network’s lineup,” said Comcast SportsNet President Rebecca Schulte. “We are proud to continue in our longtime position as the official sports network of United and provide their passionate fans with the most comprehensive Black-and-Red coverage.”

 As part of the long-term agreement, Comcast SportsNet will continue to serve as the official sports network of D.C. United and televise a minimum of 16 live games each season through 2015. The network will present pre- and post-game shows, D.C. United Central and D.C. United Postgame Live, surrounding select games, as well as other team-related programming. Comcast SportsNet will also continue to deliver comprehensive coverage of United on its news and digital media platforms.

BIO: Play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson

BIO: Analyst John Harkes

Comcast SportsNet’s 16-game schedule compliments a national television schedule of 14 games across five networks throughout the 2013 Major League Soccer season. Any League match not available on television is available via the Direct Kick package, MLS Live, or the official Major League Soccer ap “MLS Matchday.”

D.C. United 2013 Schedule

(Last Updated on 4/3/13)

DATE

OPPONENT

TIME (ET)

BROADCAST

Saturday, March 2

at Houston

8:00pm

NBC Sports Network

Saturday, March 9

Real Salt Lake

7:00pm

MLS LIVE

Saturday, March 16

at New York

12:30pm

NBC

Saturday, March 23

Columbus

3:30pm

NBC Sports Network

Friday, April 5

at Kansas City

8:30pm

MLS LIVE

Saturday, April 13

New York

7:00pm

MLS LIVE

Sunday, April 21

Philadelphia

5:00pm

ESPN2

Saturday, April 27

at Columbus

7:30pm

MLS LIVE

Wednesday, May 8

Houston

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, May 11

at Dallas

8:30pm

Comcast SportsNet

Sunday, May 19

Kansas City

5:00pm

Comcast Sportsnet; UniMas

Saturday, May 25

Portland

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet; UDN

Sunday, June 2

at Chicago

5:00pm

Comcast SportsNet; UniMas

Saturday, June 8

at New England

7:30pm

Comcast SportsNet; UDN

Saturday, June 15

Toronto

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, June 22

San Jose

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, June 29

Vancouver

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Wednesday, July 3

at Seattle

10:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Sunday, July 7

at Colorado

9:30pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, July 20

at Chicago

8:30pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, July 27

New England

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, Aug. 3

Montreal

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, Aug. 10

at Philadelphia

8:00pm

NBC Sports Network

Saturday, Aug. 17

at Montreal

7:00pm

Comcast SportsNet

Saturday, Aug. 24

Toronto

7:00pm

MLS LIVE

Saturday, Aug. 31

at New York

8:00pm

NBC Sports Network

Sunday, Sept. 8

at Chivas

9:00pm

MLS LIVE

Sunday, Sept. 15

LA Galaxy

5:00pm

Comcast SportsNet; UniMas

Saturday, Sept. 21

at New England

7:30pm

MLS LIVE

Saturday, Sept. 28

at Toronto

1:00pm

MLS LIVE

Friday, Oct. 4

Chicago

8:00pm

NBC Sports Network

Saturday, Oct. 12

Philadelphia

7:00pm

MLS LIVE

Friday, Oct. 18

at Kansas City

8:00pm

NBC Sports Network

Sunday, Oct. 27

Houston

1:30pm

NBC

NETWORK TO CONTINUE AS OFFICIAL SPORTS NETWORK OF THE BLACK-AND-RED, WILL DELIVER 16-GAME SCHEDULE OF LIVE UNITED COVERAGE THIS SEASON

 Bethesda, Md. (April 4, 2013) – Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic and D.C. United have announced the extension of their longstanding partnership with a new three-year agreement, which begins with the ongoing 2013 Major League Soccer season. Comcast SportsNet and United, whose partnership began with the team’s inaugural season in 1996, also announced this season’s 16-game regional television schedule. This will be the 17th season that the network has televised United games.

 As part of the long-term agreement, Comcast SportsNet will continue to serve as the official sports network of D.C. United and televise a minimum of 16 live games each season through 2015. The network will present pre- and post-game shows, D.C. United Central and D.C. United Postgame Live, surrounding select games, as well as other team-related programming. Comcast SportsNet will also continue to deliver comprehensive coverage of United on its news and digital media platforms.

 “United is a dynamic brand that delivers a tremendous amount of exciting content to our network’s lineup,” said Comcast SportsNet President Rebecca Schulte. “We are proud to continue in our longtime position as the official sports network of United and provide their passionate fans with the most comprehensive Black-and-Red coverage.”

 Comcast SportsNet’s 16-game schedule of live D.C. United coverage this season begins when the team hosts 2012 MLS Cup finalist Houston Dynamo on May 8 (7 p.m.) The regional television schedule, which includes nine home games, seven away games and 14 weekend games, closes with a match against 2012 MLS champion L.A. Galaxy on Sept. 15 (5 p.m.) Comcast SportsNet’s live coverage will again be led by play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson and analyst John Harkes.

 “Through this new contract, Comcast SportsNet continues to provide resources and effort necessary to best bring D.C. United matches into the homes of soccer fans throughout the region,” said D.C. United Chief Marketing Officer Doug Hicks. “Through game broadcasts, ancillary programming and news coverage, we appreciate the commitment shown by our partners and look forward to sharing a bright future with them.”

Sixth-Year Pro Brings Steady Blueline Presence Back to Chocolatetown

HERSHEY, Pa. – The HERSHEY BEARS announced today that the Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Julien Brouillette to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2013-14 season. The announcement was made by BEARS President/GM Doug Yingst.

Brouillette, 26, has played 52 games with the Bears during 2012-13, recording five points (one goal, four assists) and 35 penalty minutes. His plus-seven rating ranks tops among defensemen that have spent the entire campaign in Hershey.

The 5-11, 194-pound native of St. Esprit, PQ is in his second season with Hershey. In 126 games, Brouillette has recorded eight goals, 18 assists, 61 penalty minutes and a cumulative plus-four rating. He set AHL career highs in goals (seven), assists (14) and points (21) with the Bears in 2011-12.

Brouillette appeared in his 200th American Hockey League game on March 30, and has accumulated 48 points (11 goals, 37 assists) in his 200-game AHL career with Providence, Hartford, Charlotte, Lake Erie and Hershey.

Prior to turning pro, Brouillette played four seasons of junior hockey with the Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL), posting 123 points (27 goals, 96 assists), 206 penalty minutes and a cumulative plus-44 rating in 227 career games. Brouillette also tallied 102 points (41 goals, 61 assists) in 210 games with Columbia, Charlotte, Greenville and Reading of the ECHL.

Brouillette was originally signed by Hershey on July 11, 2011.