- Washington Post: D.C. United acquires Brazilian forward Rafael
- Washington Post: Soccer Insider – D.C. United acquires Brazilian forward
- Washington Post: D.C. United sets 2013 schedule
- Washington Post: U.S. vs. Germany – RFK or FedEx?
- Washington Times: D.C. United signs Rafael as Designated Player
- Washington Times: New Brazilian striker Rafael ‘perfect fit’ for D.C. United
- Washington Times: MLS releases full 2013 schedule
- Washington Examiner: Rafael now front and center for D.C. United
- Washington Examiner: D.C. United’s 2013 schedule announced
- Baltimore Sun: Sports digest
- Associated Press: United signs Brazilian striker Rafael on loan
- The Canadian Times: D.C. United coach says Dwayne De Rosario’s knee is OK
- Sports Network: Rafael joins D.C. United as DP
- DCist: D.C. United officially acquires Brazilian striker Rafael on loan
- CSN Washington: D.C. United announces 2013 schedule
- CSN Washington: DCU signs Rafael from Brazil
- Capital Community News: A successful season and off the field
- Black and Red United: D.C. United acquires DP Rafael on one-year loan from EC Bahia
- Black and Red United: D.C. United announce 2013 MLS schedule
- Black and Red United: Breaking down D.C. United’s 2013 MLS schedule
- Black and Red United: DCU 2013 schedule – snap judgments and breakdown
- Soccer by Ives: D.C. United sign young striker Rafael as DP
- NBC Sports ProSoccerTalk: D.C. United jumps into the young DP game
- NBC SportsProSoccerTalk: MLS schedule announced – are you ready for rivalry week?
- Goal.com: D.C. United signs Brazilian striker Rafael on loan as a Designated Player
- Bleacher Report: Breaking down Jurgen Klinsmann’s U.S. roster for the January camp
- Sportsnet: D.C. United says De Rosario’s knee is fine
- Sportsnet: Molinaro on MLS – Toronto FC’s big gamble
- Soccer Wire: MLS announces full 2013 regular-season schedule
- Soccer America: Big changes in MLS schedule
- Walking the Red: Thoughts, notes and ramblings on Ryan Nelsen
- MLSsoccer.com: DC not after another No. 9 after signing young DP Rafael
- MLSsoccer.com: D.C. United ink Brazilian striker Rafael on loan as young DP
- MLSsoccer.com: 10 must-see matches in 2013 MLS schedule
- DCUnited.com: We’re halfway through D.C. United’s shortest offseason ever
- DCUnited.com: Young Brazilian striker Rafael on loan as Designated Player
- DCUnited.com: Deep dive – An in-depth look at the 2013 schedule
- DCUnited.com: Q&A with Ben Olsen and Dave Kasper
