Emilio

Steven Goff is reporting on his blog that a Mexican team Morelia was in town scouting Emilio last night. What a night it was for Emilio scoring his first MLS hat trick. While lots of us wanted Emilio run out of town a month ago, the last 4 games have proven one thing; as Emilio goes so does DC United. Four games six goals, one hat trick, and a 3-0-1 record. DC is back in a playoff position.
Luciano Emilio needs to stay, the only thing DC needs to figure out is how to cure his slumps quicker. I predicted at the beginning of the season Luciano might be the MLS first player ever to 30 goals. Seventeen games left, it won't happen but at this pace, that would be twenty five goals to go with the seven he already has.
Vasco says let's get this man's family here to the United States of America, and keep him happy. Luciano Emilio is a striker that MLS hasn't seen before, ruthless in the box, and Futbol is his game, his life. DC has made him a designated player, just barely. Vasco is suggesting maybe a one year contract extension through 2010. That will lockup up our two designated player slots. Vasco is still hoping for three straight MLS Cups.

On a side note, has MLS ever had two players score a hat trick on the same day? Edson scored a hat as well last night, his second of the year. Vasco was thrilled too, as I have both of them on my fantasy team, and I started both of them this week.

VIVA Luciano