Playoffs

Notes from New York: Eastern Conference Semifinals

Chris Rolfe and Fabian Espindola - black and white - travel to NY

Sunday, November 2 - GAMEDAY!

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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>POST-GAME - 7:31 p.m.</strong>: That one stung, but this series is far from over. The thing that sets this team apart from the rest of MLS is the guys&#39; willingness to battle for each other, and one loss won&#39;t deter them. Huge shout out to all the fans and staff members who made the trip. I can&#39;t wait to see RFK rockin&#39; on Saturday. </span><a href="http://ww.twitter.com/raypayne"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Becca</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> and I have a little drive ahead of us after we close up shop here at RBA. Safe travels home to everyone else. We will check back in with you tomorrow. &nbsp;<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/mollybruh"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Molly Bruh</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>POST-GAME - 6:30 p.m.</strong>: That was a rough loss. Cold night in New Jersey, and a 0-2 loss to our most bitter rival. But, just like </span><a href="https://twitter.com/dcunited/status/529048553117974528" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Ben Olsen</span></a><span style="color:#000000;">, I&#39;ve got faith in this team. I&#39;ve been a fan of the Black-and-Red long enough to know that we can bounce back from this</span>. Thanks to all the fans who made the trip.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/raypayne"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Becca Payne</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>GAMEDAY - 2:56 p.m.</strong>: Settling in here at RBA. Nicky D takes a little extra time in the middle of the field to get ready for the game. </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/raypayne"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Becca</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> and I will eat a few extra Twizzler Pull and Peels to get ourselves physically and mentally prepared for this one before we move onto cookies. Can&#39;t wait to see all of your beautiful faces in the stands! Vamos.<img src="/sites/dc/files/image_nodes/2014/11/NickyDRBA.JPG" style="height: 131px; width: 150px; float: right; margin: 2px;"><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/mollybruh"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Molly Bruh</span></a></span></p>
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<span style="color:#000000;"><strong>GAMEDAY - 2:08 p.m.</strong>: Staff and Supporters are at RBA and ready to get loud!.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/jamiegus"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jamie Gustafson</span></a></span>
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<p><strong>GAMEDAY - 1:05 p.m.</strong>: The team pregame meal is finished and the guys are getting ready to go. All that&#39;s left to do is pack and get on the bus to head to Red Bull Arena. You can feel the mood switch from last night to today, and I expect them to take it to another level once we get on the bus. I can&#39;t wait to see all our fans and staff at the game. Bring the noise guys!<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/tjscholl16"><span style="color:#ff0000;">TJ Scholl</span></a></p>
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<span style="color:#000000;"><strong>GAMEDAY - 10:50 a.m.</strong>: Staff and Supporter buses are on the way! Lots of donuts and coffee being consumed as we gear up for Red Bull Arena.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/jamiegus"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jamie Gustafson</span></a></span>
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<p><strong>GAMEDAY - 10:20 a.m.</strong>: Team walk complete. Let&#39;s just say that windy is an understatement. All those coming to the game should bring layers upon layers. My fingers don&#39;t stand a chance on a computer in the outdoor press box at RBA.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/tjscholl16"><span style="color:#ff0000;">TJ Scholl</span></a></p><em>PS: <a href="//www.dcunited.com/news/2014/11/qa-nick-deleon-ahead-of-leg-1-of-the-eastern-conference-semifinal"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Stopped for a quick chat with Nick DeLeon during the team walk</span></a></em>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>GAMEDAY - 8:20 a.m.</strong>: Gameday jitters are the worst. </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/mollybruh" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Molly</span></a> and I are heading out on a run.&nbsp;<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/raypayne"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Becca Payne</span></a></p><em>PS - <a href="http://on.fb.me/1DIjDxz" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Check out from last night&#39;s team meal (courtesy of Tony Quinn)</span></a></em>
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<p><strong>GAMEDAY - 8:00 a.m.</strong>: Remember that time when you set your alarm for 8:30 to go to the team breakfast on the morning of Playoffs, but your phone didn&#39;t fall back for daylight savings? So you actually got up at 7:30 and you had no idea until your roommate tells you...? Yea, that just happened. Happy GAMEDAY.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/tjscholl16"><span style="color:#ff0000;">TJ Scholl</span></a></p>

Saturday, November 1

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<p><strong>Saturday, November 1 - 8:14 p.m.</strong>: The team arrived a few hours after we did, and settled in before a<a href="http://on.fb.me/1DIjDxz" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;"> team meal</span></a>. All eyes are now on RSL vs. LA. Going to be an early night here in chilly Jersey City. Let&#39;s hope the weather clears up before tomorrow. Happy Playoff eve y&#39;all!&nbsp;<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/raypayne"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Becca Payne</span></a></p><em>PS - <a href="http://on.fb.me/1DIjDxz" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Check out this photo album from the travel day (courtesy of Tony Quinn)</span></a></em>
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<p><strong>Saturday, November 1 - 4:40 p.m.</strong>: But then Jeffrey woke up in time to watch the #CLBvNE game with <a href="//www.dcunited.com/players/chris-rolfe"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Chris Rolfe</span></a> and <a href="//www.dcunited.com/players/davy-arnaud"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Davy Arnaud</span></a>. &nbsp;<img src="/sites/dc/files/image_nodes/2014/11/IMG_3013.JPG" style="height: 92px; width: 150px; float: right; margin: 2px;"><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/tjscholl16"><span style="color:#ff0000;">TJ Scholl</span></a></p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, November 1 - 4:00 p.m.</strong>: <a href="//www.dcunited.com/players/jared-jeffrey"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Jared Jeffrey</span></a> fell asleep, but was afraid somebody might steal his shoes. <img src="/sites/dc/files/image_nodes/2014/11/IMG_3011.JPG" style="height: 98px; width: 150px; float: right; margin: 2px;"><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/tjscholl16"><span style="color:#ff0000;">TJ Scholl</span></a></p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, November 1 - 4:00 p.m.</strong>: Jersey. We in here. Someone get me New York pizza.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/mollybruh"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Molly Bruh</span></a></p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, November 1 - 2:00 p.m.</strong>: To say there are some very interesting people on the Amtrak from DC to NY is an accurate statement. What a start to the trip. But, good news is we are en route and I have Bojangles.<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/tjscholl16"><span style="color:#ff0000;">TJ Scholl</span></a></p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, November 1 - 12:30 p.m.</strong>: Well folks, the Playoffs are finally here! <a href="http://www.Twitter.com/mollybruh"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Molly Bruh</span></a> and I are hitting the road. The team is taking <a href="http://on.fb.me/1DIjDxz" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Amtrak</span></a> in a few hours, but we&#39;re getting a head start in Molly&#39;s little Mini Cooper. I feel like we are in a real-life game of Mario Kart! Do you guys have any song suggestions or food recommendations for us? Ok, see y&#39;all later!<br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/raypayne"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Becca Payne</span></a></p>