Old Glory DC host Anthem RC at the Maryland Soccerplex in Round 14 of the 2024 MLR season.

 

Old Glory DC host the Miami Sharks at the Maryland Soccerplex in Germantown.

Rugby FC LA travel from coast to coast to face Old Glory DC at the Maryland Soccerplex in a cross-conference clash.

RFCLA struggled immensely with discipline in this match, receiving 4 yellow cards in the first half alone, including two to prop Alex Maughan, who therefore received a red. Despite this severe ill-discipline, they went into the HT break only down 14-10 by virtue of 2 missed conversions. Old Glory DC began to pull away in the second half, increasing their lead to 22-10 before the visitors began to reel them back in. A 73rd minute try by Niall Saunders brought the scores level to 22-22 which, despite 86 minutes of play, was how the game ended.

LA will be disappointed to drop a potential win, but picked up a try BP and should consider themselves lucky after a 5-card game across the country, the second very card-heavy performance of RFCLA’s young journey. Old Glory DC will be kicking themselves for letting another game end at 22-22 after they could (and perhaps should) have won both. This inconsistency could really hurt the 2023 Eastern Conference finalists.

Old Glory DC’s 2024 Home Opener, and the first ever MLR game played at Maryland Soccerplex in Germantown, MD saw the Chicago Hounds visit for a frustrating game for the home side.

Jason Robertson had a rare off day from the tee, only managing 2/6 as the Flags scrapped to a 22-22 draw with their now Eastern Conference opponents. To add to the frustrations, DC captain Jama Fa’anana-Schultz received a straight red card early in the game due to an unfortunate incident with Billy Meakes, and the flags await the decision from the MLR disciplinary committee.

While celebrations were muted, both sides will be happy to avoid a loss and pick up some points, but it is Chicago who should feel marginally happier, given the strength of the DC squad this year.