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rickinva
14 Nov 2004, 08:58 PM
This just in from DC United's media relations folks:
- The MLS Cup Champions D.C. United announced plans today for celebrations surrounding the club’s fourth Major League Soccer championship. The team returns for the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA, the site of the 2004 MLS Cup, tomorrow and will host a rally on the field at RFK Stadium on Tuesday, November 16th.
“We want the best fans in Washington, DC to meet with us when we bring our trophy back where it belongs,” said United President and CEO Kevin Payne.
D.C. United returns to the Washington area tomorrow evening. The club will arrive at Dulles international airport at 8:42 p.m. ET on United flight 890.
Admission to Tuesday night’s festivities is free to the public. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. D.C. United players and coaches will be joined on-stage for the event by Mayor Anthony Williams and D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission Chairman Mark Tuohey. Food and beverage will be available for purchase as will official D.C. united team merchandise. Interactive games on the RFK pitch will also be available to soccer playing fans.
Detective40oz
14 Nov 2004, 09:01 PM
Well I know wher eI will be tomorrow night at 8:42 pm :D
greatscott
14 Nov 2004, 09:07 PM
awesome, a party at RFK
mikedett
14 Nov 2004, 09:10 PM
Looks like I have my plans made for me for the next two evenings....
4 STARS ARE OURS
dale_wilster
14 Nov 2004, 09:39 PM
. Food and beverage will be available for purchase as will official D.C. united team merchandise. .
No, really you've done enough already. We're just happy with seeing the team.
NattyBo
14 Nov 2004, 09:51 PM
http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20041114&content_id=19084&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu
D.C. United Media Relations
WASHINGTON, DC -- The MLS Cup champions D.C. United announced plans Sunday for celebrations surrounding the club's fourth Major League Soccer championship. The team returns from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., the site of the 2004 MLS Cup, Monday and will host a rally on the field at RFK Stadium on Tuesday, November 16th.
"We want the best fans in Washington, DC to meet with us when we bring our trophy back where it belongs," said United President and CEO Kevin Payne.
D.C. United returns to the Washington area Monday evening. The club will arrive at Dulles international airport at 8:42 p.m. ET on United flight 890.
Admission to Tuesday night's festivities is free to the public. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the ceremony scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. D.C. United players and coaches will be joined on-stage for the event by Mayor Anthony Williams and D.C. Sports and Entertainment Commission Chairman Mark Tuohey. Food and beverage will be available for purchase as will official D.C. united team merchandise. Interactive games on the RFK pitch will also be available to soccer playing fans.
Ill be there, who else is down? Will our wayward LA travellers be back in time? I hope so!
NattyBo
14 Nov 2004, 09:53 PM
Whoops, I posted a new thread, but I did not see this one at first because it had no title mention of the Rally..I hope everyone attends!
greatscott
14 Nov 2004, 09:55 PM
http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20041114&content_id=19084&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu
Ill be there, who else is down? Will our wayward LA travellers be back in time? I hope so!
im going to try to make it up there
i was about to post this right when you did actually haha
greatscott
14 Nov 2004, 10:02 PM
this should be stickied and all that junk thats left over from before the cup should be taken down.
this thread is vital!
mikedett
14 Nov 2004, 10:03 PM
i am gonna try and make both...will be a little late to rfk ..dont get off work till 5 pm in fairfax
griffin1108
14 Nov 2004, 10:03 PM
I'll be there!!!
sch2383
14 Nov 2004, 10:05 PM
I would be there if I could...alas I am 3 hours away and have a paper due on Wednesday.
McOwen
14 Nov 2004, 10:05 PM
Should the Barra bring a keg? :D
Th4119
14 Nov 2004, 10:07 PM
Should the Barra bring a keg? :D
Ask Freddy.
McOwen
14 Nov 2004, 10:08 PM
Think HE will be there? :D
http://www.ibiblio.org/footy/2004/1016_kc_la_ajm/web_ajm_5320.jpg
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!!! --OWNED :D
mikedett
14 Nov 2004, 10:10 PM
to rfk hell yea.... to dulles...owen wont need it..his blood alcohol will still be up from tonight :rolleyes:
greatscott
14 Nov 2004, 10:10 PM
this thread has 9 views and 9 replies.
its a record
but yeah, everyone tell your friends and drag along people from work hah i think im bringing a couple friends
NattyBo
14 Nov 2004, 10:11 PM
this thread has 9 views and 9 replies.
its a record
but yeah, everyone tell your friends and drag along people from work hah i think im bringing a couple friends
Pfft Im not going to 'drag' anyone along
Everyone who comes to this will be there because we beileved in this team all along, and we want to celebrate with our boys :)
tmas
14 Nov 2004, 10:11 PM
http://dcunited.mlsnet.com/MLS/news/team_news.jsp?ymd=20041114&content_id=19084&vkey=news_dcu&fext=.jsp&team=dcu
Ill be there, who else is down? Will our wayward LA travellers be back in time? I hope so!
I hope somebody will be able to meet the team on their flight coming back into DC.
greatscott
14 Nov 2004, 10:13 PM
Pfft Im not going to 'drag' anyone along
Everyone who comes to this will be there because we beileved in this team all along, and we want to celebrate with our boys :)
hah no one would go if they didnt want to haha
you know what i meant
but yeah, rally at RFK, everyone be there! :D