In the Community
D.C. United announces Earth Day initiatives
D.C. United announced today multiple green initiatives to be held Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22. Scheduled events and activities are made possible due to consideration from MLS W.O.R.K.S., Events DC and Bonneville Environmental Foundation. United hosts New York on Sunday, April 22 at RFK Stadium before a national television audience on espn2. Kickoff for the match is set for 6:00 p.m. ET.
United Drives to collect pet supplies during April
D.C. United announced today the club will collect pet supplies during the month of April to benefit the Washington Humane Society. This marks the first time D.C. United has worked with the organization that provides care for nearly 30,000 animals each year. United Drives, now in its ninth year, collects much-needed items for non-profit organizations within the DC metropolitan area.
La Súper Copa VII arranca este fin de semana
D.C. United anunció hoy que la séptima edición de La Súper Copa, un
torneo de fútbol eliminatorio de 11 vs. 11 que junta a diferentes campeones
amateurs del área metropolitana de DC, arrancará este fin de semana en el campo
de entrenamiento de pasto sintético del Estadio RFK. La Súper Copa VII, presentada
por Volkswagen, está auspiciada por American Airlines y adidas. El sorteo del
torneo se realizó el 10 de marzo en el Estadio RFK, previo al primer partido de
la temporada de D.C. United frente a Sporting Kansas City.
“La Super Copa VII” kicks off this weekend
D.C. United announced today the seventh edition of La
Super Copa, a
single elimination full side 11-v-11 invitational soccer tournament that brings
together different amateur champions from DC’s Metropolitan local leagues, will kick off this weekend with first round games at
the RFK Stadium Turf Training Field. La
Super Copa VII, presented by Volkswagen, is sponsored by American Airlines and
Adidas. The tournament’s draw took place
on March 10 at RFK Stadium, prior to D.C. United’s first match of the season
against Sporting Kansas City.
Kickoff Luncheon raises more than $30,000
D.C. United and its charitable arm, United for D.C., announced today the Tenth Annual United Kickoff Luncheon raised more than $30,000. The event, held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park, was sponsored in part by Clark Construction Group. The Luncheon featured Dave Johnson, television voice of D.C. United, as the event’s emcee. Head coach, Ben Olsen, provided a glimpse of the 2012 team and what each individual will bring to the field as the team looks to kick-off its season on Saturday, March 10, 2012.
United Drives to collect food during March
D.C. United announced today that the club will collect non-perishable food items during the month of March to benefit Children of Mine. This season marks the ninth year of the United Drives campaign, which collects much-needed items to help with each beneficiary’s mission. Children Of Mine is an after school program that provides children from ages four to 18 a clean, safe place to go after school for hot meals, tutoring, and sports activities.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
D.C. United kicked off its 2012 United Builds program by celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Northeast DC.
The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President's national call to service initiative. It calls for Americans from all walks of life to work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems.
D.C. United colabora con HandsOn Greater DC Cares
D.C. United continuará con su tradición de servicio comunitario al
participar del evento MLK Day of Service de HandsOn Greater DC Cares. A través
del programa United Builds, voluntarios de D.C. United trabajarán en el colegio
público Maya Angelou pintando, limpiando y adornando el colegio desde las 9:00
a.m. hasta la 1:00 p.m. el lunes 16 de enero.
Quién: Voluntarios de
D.C. United
Qué: MLK Day of
Service de HandsOn Greater DC Cares
Cuándo: Lunes 16 de
enero; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
D.C. United teams up with HandsOn Greater DC Cares
D.C. United will continue its strong tradition of
community service by participating in the 2012 HandsOn Greater DC Cares annual
MLK Day of Service. Through the United Builds initiative, D.C. United
volunteers will work at Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Northeast DC
painting, cleaning and beautifying the school from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday,
January 16.
Jaime Moreno estará en la Oficina de Asuntos Latinos del Alcalde
D.C. United continúa con su compromiso para con la comunidad la semana
que viene, con el Director Técnico Sub-23 y Entrenador Técnico de la Academia,
Jaime Moreno, en la Oficina de Asuntos Latinos del Alcalde. El histórico
goleador del United participará de una conferencia de prensa para promover la
inmunización en la comunidad hispana el lunes, 5 de diciembre a las 10:00 a.m.
La rueda de prensa se realizará en el Reed Conference Room, ubicado en el
segundo piso.
Quién: Jaime Moreno
