MAY 2008
DC Sports and Entertainment Commission Hosts El Salvador and Guatemala National Teams at RFK Stadium
(Washington, DC) – Today, Friday, May 30th, the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission (DCSEC) will host the national teams of El Salvador and Guatemala as they face off in an international exhibition match at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. at 8:00 p.m. This is the second international soccer match the DCSEC hosted this season.
“This international match-up is another exciting sporting event at RFK Stadium hosted by the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission,” said Board Chairman Matthew D. Cutts. “The event is expected to draw over thirty-thousand fans and is another opportunity to showcase the great international flavor of soccer to the residents of the District of Columbia and the surrounding metropolitan area.”
El Salvador will be making its second appearance at RFK in the last two months, having cruised to a 4-0 victory over Anguilla on March 26th in the second leg of the opening round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying. El Salvador advanced to play Panama in the next round of CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying next month while Guatemala will use the match as a final tune-up before facing St. Lucia.
General admission tickets purchased in advance are $30, and $35 purchased on game-day. Mezzanine tickets purchased in advance are $40, and $50 on game-day. Individual tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets for groups of 10 or more are available through D.C. United by calling 202-587-5499 or at dcunited.com.
DCSEC plans to host a home match for the semifinal round qualifier for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
RFK Stadium has served as the home of four-time MLS Cup Champion D.C. United since its inception in 1996 and was the first venue to host the MLS Cup Championship three times. The stadium’s storied bouncy seats and nostalgic charm add to the authentic soccer atmosphere that fans relish at the games. In addition to two MLS Cups, RFK has hosted several memorable soccer matches including World Cup games in 1994, Olympic men’s soccer in 1996 and the 2002 and 2004 MLS All-Star games. DCSEC also plans to host upcoming concerts, festivals and other sporting activities at the stadium.
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About the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission
The DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, an independent agency of the District of Columbia government, oversaw the successful construction of Nationals Park and is responsible for the management and operation of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, the DC Armory and their adjacent facilities.
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