Although he was wrong about Spider-Man being a menace, J. Jonah Jameson did have one thing right: photographs are important! Although the fictional editor of the Daily Bugle was cantankerous and cheap that little pearl of wisdom is very important in understanding how the journalism business works. It takes a team to cover a story and without a good photographer or at least a good camera a journalist can never truly cover the full story.
Speaking as both an editor and as the beat for D.C. United here at Prost Amerika I can say honestly that we are blessed to have some of the best photographers covering the domestic game here in the United States and in Canada. To put a bow on our work from 2015 we have included some of our photographers best shots from the matches that they covered.
Chicago Fire
March 29, 2015; Bridgeview, IL; Chicago Fire center-back Adaliton celebrates after giving his team the lead against the Philadelphia Union (photo credit: Don MacGregor/Windy City Soccer)
March, 29, 2015; Bridgeview, IL. The Fire celebrate their first goal of the 2015 campaign against the Philadelphia Union (photo credit: Don MacGregor/Windy City Soccer)
March 22, 2015; San Jose, CA- Chicago Fire midfielder Harry Shipp (19) tries to get past San Jose Earthquakes forward Chris Wondolowski (8), drives the during an MLS soccer game between the San Jose Earthquakes and the Chicago Fire at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, California, USA. The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Chicago Fire 2-1 in regulation time.
Columbus Crew SC
August 8, 2015; Commerce City, CO- Crew SC forward Kei Kamara celebrates after scoring his second goal against the Colorado Rapids. (photo credit: Corbin Elliott)
April 25, 2015 ; Columbus, OH-Columbus Crew SC midfielder Ethan Finlay with the sliding celebration after notching his second goal against the Philadelphia Union. (photo credit: Augusto Saenz)
June 13, 2015; Columbus, OH- Justin Meram puts his header on target in a home match against the Los Angeles Galaxy. The Iraqi international, who scored six goals in 2015, missed on this opportunity (photo credit: Augusto Saenz)
D.C. UNITED
November 1, 2015 Washington D.C.-D.C. United defender Sean Franklin getting ready to take the throw-in against the New York Red Bulls in the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals (Photo Credit: Jennifer Jordan-Harrell Photography)
July 26, 2015 Washington D.C. -D.C. United’s Nick De Leon makes a surging run past Sebastian Le Toux and Fabinho of the Philadelphia Union. (photo credit: Jennifer Jordan-Harrell Photography)
July 26, 2015; Washington D.C.-D.C. United forward Alvaro Saborio gets a drink while goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra looks on (photo credit: Jennifer Jordan-Harrell)
Montreal Impact
July 18, 2015; Kansas City, KS; Montreal Impact goalkeeper Evan Bush prevents Sporting Kansas City forward Dom Dwyer from knocking in another goal. (photo credit: Graham Green)
November 8, 2015; Columbus, OH-Montreal Impact midfielder Dilly Duka celebrates his goal with his teammates in their MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals match against Columbus Crew SC. Duka became an instant hero for Impact supporters in 2015 after he scored twice in their CONCACAF Champions League run against Pachuca (photo credit: Augusto Saenz)
October 17, 2015; Foxborough, MA- Montreal Impact defender Wandrille Lefevre lining up to make a cross against the New England Revolution (photo credit: Kari Heistad)
New England Revolution
March 28, 2015, Foxborough, MA- New England Revolution midfielder Kellyn Rowe showing some concern for San Jose Earthquakes defender Marvell Wynne. (photo credit: Kari Heistad)
April 11, 2015; Foxborough, MA-New England Revolution forward Teal Bunbury keeping an eye on the ball while fending off a Columbus Crew SC defender (photo credit: Kari Heistad)
April 25, 2015; Foxborough, MA- Defender Scott Caldwell caps a 4-0 thumping of Real Salt Lake at home with his first-ever professional goal (photo credit: Kari Heistad)
NYCFC
March, 25, 2015; Commerce City, CO- Forward Khiry Shelton avoiding tackle laid in by Rapids midfielder Lucas Pittinari (photo credit: Corbin Elliott)
March 15, 2015; New York City, NY- NYCFC midfielder Ned Grabavoy gives his best Goldberg impression after NYCFC score their first-ever goal in their first-ever home match against the New England Revolution.
March, 15, 2015; New York City, NY-The NYCFC supporters hoist their scarves in the air at their first-ever home match.
New York Red Bulls
November 1, 2015; Washington D.C.- Dax McCarty celebrates with Felipe after putting a dagger in the hearts of D.C. United in the MLS Eastern Conference Semifinals (photo credit: Jennifer Jordan-Harrell Photography)
November, 1, 2015; Washington D.C.- Red Bulls midfielder Sacha Kjlestan lining up to take a corner kick for the New York Red Bulls in the Eastern Conference Semifinals match against D.C. United (photo credit: Jennifer Jordan-Harrell Photography)
April 26, 2015; Harrison, NJ- The Red Bulls tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in the 58th minute with a header from Felipe. Not pictured : Shaun Wright-Phillips, grabbing a drink in the stands just waiting for someone to call his name(photo credit: Scott Marsh Photography).
Orlando City S.C.
March, 8, 2015; Orlando, FL- Kaka celebrates with Orlando City S.C. after clinching the late equalizer against NYCFC in their first-ever MLS match (photo credit: Nelson Lucindo/Orlando Soccer Daily)
Rafael Ramos standing near his goal (photo credit: Nelson Lucindo/ Orlando Soccer Daily)
Brek Shea singing the American National Anthem (photo credit: Nelson Lucindo/Orlando Soccer Daily)
Philadelphia Union
April 19, 2015; Foxborough, MA- Philadelphia Union defender Ethan White clears away another opportunity from the New England Revolution (photo credit: Kari Heistad)
May 2, 2015; Chester, PA- The Sons of Ben, a Philadelphia Union supporters group, cheering their team on during the club’s match against Toronto FC. No keg stands were done on the Commodore Barry Bridge (photo credit: Diego Muya)
May 2, 2015; Chester, PA-Midfielder Cristian Maidana lining up a cross into the box for the Union with Toronto FC Sebastian Giovinco hoping that it does not hit him in the face. (photo credit: Diego Muya)
Toronto F.C.
March 7, 2015; Vancouver, BC- Defender Warren Creavalle staring into the ceiling of BC Place while looking to maintain possession against Whitecaps midfielder Kekuta Manneh. (photo credit: Hazel May)
March 7, 2015; Vancouver. BC- Sebastian Giovinco did not score in his first match for Toronto FC but he did help set up forward Jozy Altidore for their first goal. The Atomic Ant would go on to win the 2015 MLS MVP award after raising Toronto FC from beyond the grave. (photo credit: Hazel May)
August 1, 2015 Foxborough, MA-Defender Damien Perquis kicks up a bit of dirt (or whatever that is that is on the grounds at Gillette Stadium) while looking to change the field of possession against the New England Revolution (photo credit: Kari Heistad)
