Tweet Tweet: D.C. United has a new home

Yesterday was a monumental day in D.C. United's long quest for a soccer-specific stadium in the District. Fans, staff, players and soccer supporters from around MLS took to Twitter to send along their congratulations, share their emotions and show their Black-and-Red pride.

This is how it started.

IT'S OFFICIAL! #ForeverUnited #DCU http://t.co/gwDxmdwv6Y pic.twitter.com/taw7nSxu8o
— D.C. United (@dcunited) December 17, 2014

Then, "Coming Soon to Buzzard Point" was released

VIDEO: Years in the making, #DCU finally has its own home! http://t.co/gwDxmdwv6Y #ForeverUnited pic.twitter.com/jFLhA1EM72
— D.C. United (@dcunited) December 17, 2014

Then, in came all the love

Now that is some good news. Congratulations @dcunited #DCU @ScreamingEagles !!
— Arlo White 💙 (@arlowhite) December 17, 2014

Words cannot express how thrilled I am for @dcunited and the club’s supporters. It’s been a long time coming. CONGRATS. #AStadiumForAll
— Kyle Sheldon (@kylesheldon) December 17, 2014

Congrats to @dcunited. Flagship club finally getting a flagship stadium.
— Mike Koeshartanto (@Mike_Koesh) December 17, 2014

Absolute magic! @dcunited is now a different class. Commentary booth might be a bit better then RFK!! @davejsports
— Santino Quaranta (@SantinoQuaranta) December 17, 2014

This club deserves it. Long wait but will be well worth it. A big congrats to all involved especially the fans who have been so patient!
— Chris Pontius (@ChrisPontius13) December 17, 2014

Signed & sealed: @dcunited stadium project approved --> http://t.co/3LkgiPb3f6 pic.twitter.com/3klXK8wNB8
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 17, 2014

Couldn't be happier for the fans of D.C. United. They deserved a new stadium and it's big news for the club as well as @MLS! #Respect
— Charlie Davies (@CharlieDavies9) December 17, 2014

This is a historic moment for Major League Soccer, as @dcunited will soon have a world-class soccer stadium - http://t.co/VS1Z6MhnfZ
— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) December 17, 2014

Big CONGRATS to @dcunited on the exciting future of the team, the organization, the #UNITED. Now we're just waiting for y'all to #JustShowUp
— November Project DC (@Nov_Project_DCA) December 17, 2014

Can't express how happy we are for @dcunited @KeepDCUnited we finally have a new home coming. Best fans in soccer deserve the best stadium!!
— AO Frederick (@AOFrederick) December 17, 2014

Warning, this video may give you goosebumps! #AStadiumForAll #ForeverUnited #DCU https://t.co/MrJiAe8TXv
— D.C. United Academy (@DCUyouth) December 17, 2014

Congrats @dcunited & welcome to Buzzard Point! I look fwd to working w/ you & the city to make this move great for Southwest, DC, & the team
— Charles Allen (@charlesallen) December 17, 2014

Congrats to @dcunited on the stadium. The community and fans deserve it.
— Ethan White (@EthanWhite15) December 17, 2014

Congratulations to @dcunited on the new stadium! It's been a long time coming for the city, the fans, and this league. #VamosUnited
— Rodney Wallace (@rodwallace22) December 17, 2014

Great for everyone involved @dcunited about the stadium news been a long time coming but be worth it in the end! #vamousunited
— Lewis Neal (@lewis_neal24) December 18, 2014

Erick #Thohir on @dcunited stadium: "Excited that together with my partners at #DCU Jason Levien and Will Chang, we have taken this step"
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) December 18, 2014

#Thohir: "The approval of our new stadium bill is the culmination of a huge amount of effort, which always pays off in life and in football"
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) December 18, 2014

#Thohir: "A new home for @dcunited is a victory for the club, for the city and for soccer"
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) December 18, 2014

#Thohir: "A stadium is the fans' home, a magical place that must be totally engaging and open to modern technology" @dcunited
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) December 18, 2014

#Thohir: "The same goes for @Inter and that's why the club is working and will keep on working hard in order to reach that objective"
— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) December 18, 2014

Congratulations to partners @dcunited on the approval of their new stadium! #DCU
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) December 17, 2014

As both a fan and now a part of this team, I am proud and excited for the future of #DCU. A new stadium opens so many doors for this club.
— Eric Hansen (@EricHans88) December 17, 2014

Proud of all the Staff, fans, and players, men, woman, & kids who have helped pave the way for soccer in the Washington DC area.
— Bill Hamid (@BillHamid28) December 17, 2014

First Team

Tweet Tweet: D.C. United has a new home

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