The magic of Audi Field ran out when D.C. United traveled more than 600 miles south to Mercedes-Benz Stadium en route to a 3-1 loss against Atlanta United. Blockbuster signing Wayne Rooney did not perform up to expectations and left United struggling against the speed and power of Atlanta’s offense, led by hat-trick scoring Josef […]
Author: Emily Olsen
WASHINGTON — D.C. United looks to build off momentum from a dominating first match at Audi Field as the club hits the road, heading south to Atlanta United. Atlanta has 27 points and six matches on D.C. United. The clash of the Uniteds will most likely be another sellout at the record-holding Mercedes-Benz Stadium, headlined […]
D.C. United is having a busy day. Just hours after officially announcing new USL affiliate Loudoun United FC, D.C. announced the departure of Tom Hunt, the club’s president of business operations. Hunt is leaving to be executive vice president of business operations for the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, according to the washington Post. Hunt previously worked […]
D.C. United continue to usher in a new era Wednesday with the announcement of its new USL affiliate Loudoun United FC. D.C. United will host a press conference at Vanish Farmwoods Brewery in Leesburg, Va., at 7 p.m. to officially announce its affiliation with Loudon United FC and share the 2019 logo for the new USL […]
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WASHINGTON — D.C. United kicked off Audi Field’s inaugural match Saturday with a bang, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 thanks to a brace from midfielder Paul Arriola. “It wasn’t just any other game,” coach Ben Olsen said. “There was a lot of weight on the guys and a lot weighing on the staff to open […]
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WASHINGTON — Fans and media had to shield their eyes from the sun emanating off the metal doors of D.C. United’s new home stadium — a sharp contrast from the chipping paint of the previous grounds at RFK Stadium. United welcomed local dignitaries to the official ribbon cutting ceremony Monday at Audi Field. The event […]
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WASHINGTON — Do not expect to be limited to the typical hot dog and nachos while enjoying a D.C. United match at Audi Field. United announced its 10-year partnership with Levy and José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup in March of 2017 to oversee all food and beverage experiences at Audi Field. “We partnered with ThinkFoodGroup to bring […]