Dir Signs Two-Year Contract Dallas’ Dave Dir has signed a two-year contract to continue as head coach of the Burn. “Dave has done an outstanding job in our first two years,” said Burn GM Billy Hicks. “His commitment and dedication to the Burn and his genuine love for the game and his players have been a huge plus for our organization.” Under Dir, Dallas won the 1997 U.S. Open Cup and reached the Western Conference finals. The team has amassed a league-best 15-17 road record in his two years as coach. “The last two years with the Burn have been very special to me,” Dir said. “I’m ecstatic with the faith the team and MLS have shown me as we work to achieve our goals in the coming years. We have some unfinished business to attend to from last year and my focus, and the focus of the entire team, is to work together to win the MLS Cup to add to our trophy case.” Etcheverry The Hero as Barcelona Wins Title D.C. United midfielder Marco Etcheverry led Barcelona of Ecuador to a stunning 4-0 victory over Deportivo Quito on the final day of competition in the Division I Hexagonal, giving the Guayaquil club the title on goal difference. Barcelona, for which Etcheverry has been playing on loan from MLS, entered the match needing to win by three goals for the title. Etcheverry’s 25th minute cross set up teammate Montenero for the opening goal, and the Bolivian playmaker converted a penalty in the second half to secure the victory. Many of the 70,000 fans rushed the field after the match, where they raised Etcheverry onto their shoulders for a victory lap. Etcheverry is expected to rejoin D.C. in time for MLS spring training in Orlando, Fla. on Feb. 6. Moreno, Middlesbrough Ousted in FA Cup Jaime Moreno, on loan to Middlesbrough of the English First Division, started and played 75 minutes in the club’s home FA Cup match against Arsenal on Jan. 24. The Premier League club held Moreno in check and prevailed 2-1. Middlesbrough remains in contention for the League Cup; it will face Liverpool in the semifinals.