Community Champion Award

D.C. United is proud to recognize and celebrate the exceptional individuals who make our community better. The Community Champion Award honors those who embody the highest levels of excellence, service, leadership, and justice while upholding our core values of Empowerment, Opportunity, and Service.

These community heroes work tirelessly to create meaningful change and inspire others to do the same. It is an honor for the Black-and-Red family to celebrate their dedication and impact, recognizing them as true champions in our own backyard.

2025 Community Champions

2024 Community Champions

2023 Community Champions

United Night Out:

AAPI Pride (AQUA, Khush, KQT DC, and APIQS), Capital Pride, DC Black Pride/Center for Black Equity, Federal Triangles Soccer Club, Latinx Pride/Latino GLBT History Project, Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Rainbow Families, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Team DC, Trans Pride Washington DC, and Worthy Mentoring

Women Supporters of D.C. United:

2022 Community Champions

Coach Robinson

Coach Robinson from DC SCORES

Wounded Warrior Project:

Bernard Laryea (US Army), Claudia Arceo (US Army Reserves), Terence Golden (US Army), Alexis Laryea (US Army Reserves), Jacinta Dorsey (US Army), Ryan Rowley (US Army), Ryan Chanko (US Army), Vithaya Iem (US Marine Corps Reserves), Matt Lewis (US Coast Guard), Ryan Vangel (US Army), Matt Riley (US Army)