MARCH 9, 2009
ONE STADIUM, TWO PROFESSIONAL SOCCER TEAMS, THREE ACTION-PACKED DAYS
RFK STADIUM TO HOST D.C. UNITED AND WASHINGTON FREEDOM DOUBLE-HEADERS
(Washington, DC) – TThe DC Sports and Entertainment Commission, D.C. United and Washington Freedom announced that the two teams will play three double-headers at RFK Stadium this season.
“We’re thrilled to have both of the District’s professional soccer teams playing at RFK once again,” said Erik A. Moses, CEO of the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission. “These double-headers are the perfect opportunity to highlight the amazing soccer talent we have in this city.”
The D.C. United has kept RFK Stadium rocking since the team’s formation in 1996. The team has won four MLS Cups, including the 1997 championship final in RFK, and two U.S. Open Cups to become the most successful American professional soccer franchise in history.
The Washington Freedom returns to action in 2009 as a charter member of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). The Freedom will be one of seven franchises in 2009, with Atlanta and Philadelphia scheduled to join WPS in 2010. Playing its first match in 2001 as a charter member of the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA), the Freedom advanced to the Founders Cup (the league’s championship game) in 2002 and 2003, winning the title in 2003. RFK served as the home field for the Freedom from 2001-2003.
For Washington Freedom ticket information, please call 202-587-KICK (5425). For more information on D.C. United ticket packages, please call 202-587-5000.
The Freedom games take place prior to D.C. United matches on May 23, June 13 and July 18. The schedule:
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Freedom vs. Sky Blue FC 4:30 p.m.
United vs. Real Salt Lake 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Freedom vs. Chicago Red Stars 4:30 p.m.
United vs. Chicago Fire 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Freedom vs. St. Louis Athletica 5:30 p.m.
United vs. Colorado Rapids 8:00 p.m. |
