WASHINGTON, DC (March 26, 2009) - Following a series of fan feedback initiatives, D.C. United announced today a partnership with TD Bank that will support an initiative to place four new ATM machines throughout RFK Stadium. The partnership also helped to fund the newly created guest services department, the building of the Fanatix Lounge, and the establishment of the GuestAssist text program all aimed to enhance the experience for those attending D.C. United home games this season.
“We are aware that ATM service last year was a source of concern for our fans,” said United’s Executive Vice President Stephen Zack. “We are pleased to have partnered with TD Bank to provide more reliable equipment and services.”
“TD Bank has a long standing commitment to active community involvement and we are thrilled to help D.C. United expand on its customer services initiatives. Known for its service excellence in the sports arena D.C. United and TD Bank make the perfect partnership,” added Kevin Gillen, TD Bank, Southern market metro president.
Following a 2-2 draw in Los Angeles on Sunday, D.C. United kicks off its 2009 home schedule against the Chicago Fire visiting RFK Stadium on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Ticket packages including full season, half season and flex ticket plans are still available at dcunited.com or by calling (202) 587-5000. Upscale seating for full season plans - either club section, private or semi-private boxes, or field level seating - is also available and includes premium services such as meal service, complimentary parking and VIP access. Youth discounted pricing remains an option for United full season, half season and flex ticket packages.
Individual game tickets are available at all TicketMaster outlets, by calling in the District at (202) 397-SEAT, in Northern Virginia (202)-573-SEAT, in Baltimore at (410)-547-SEAT or outside the metro area at (800) 551-SEAT and via dcunited.com dcunited.com. In addition to individual ticket sales, group tickets are available in the standard seating sections from D.C. United at (202) 587-5000 or dcunited.com.
Broadcasting and P.A. Request: When speaking of the organization, please refer to the team as either “D.C. United” or “United,” but not “the D.C. United” or “the United.” We appreciate your cooperation.
Doug Hicks,
dhicks@dcunited.com
, (202) 587-5448,
Boris Flores,
bflores@dcunited.com
, (202) 587-5452,
Kyle Sheldon,
ksheldon@dcunited.com
, (202) 587-5450 or
Cristina Cruz,
ccruz@dcunited.com
, (202) 587-5440
