Through its 19-year history, D.C. United has had a few constants. But one may be more familiar to players and fans than most, team photographer Tony Quinn. A native of Newcastle, England, Quinn has spent more than four decades taking pictures of soccer in Washington, DC, and has proudly been snapping the Black-and-Red since the 1996 MLS pre-season camp in San Diego. His passion for soccer and photography has taken him to three World Cups, and in this photo journal, Quinn shares with you his personal favorites from around the world.
"WC 94. An iconic moment. USA had just made history by beating Colombia, after the game celebrations all over the stadium, payers hugging and kissing, intermingling with the fans, I turned, looking for something to shoot, and there was Alexi Lalas just standing there, taking in the amazing atmosphere."
"WC 98, Lyon. USA v Iran, great camaraderie between the Iranian and Americans, however, at the end of the match some pretty serious fights broke out between different factions of Iranian supporters."
"WC 94 at RFK. Amazing packed stadium for Mexico v Norway."
"WC 94. Another of my favorite shots, complete, sheer luck. Moving to a new position passing behind the goal at RFK Stadium armed with a huge 300mm lens, turned to see a Norwegian forward bearing down on Jorge Campos, grappled with the huge lens, focused manually while shooting through the netting and got 'The hand of Campos' I love the silhouette of the Norwegian player looming in the background."
"WC 94. Brazil champions. Very little security, you could practically walk up to the celebrating players."
"WC 94, Foxboro, Argentina v Nigeria, Maradona, proud at the singing of the national anthem, at the end of the game I remember him being taken away for drug testing, which came back positive and banned him from the rest of the tournament."
"WC 06 the Central Stadium in Leipzig which was actually built right inside the previous Central Stadium that had been one of the biggest in Europe, made completely out of the rubble of bombed buildings from WWII this stadium actually fit right into the footprint of the old stadium, the outer wall and some seats still remaining."
