Washington, D.C. (Oct. 13, 2026) – D.C. United will close the 2026 season by honoring people who powered it. After the club’s Fan Appreciation Match Presented by Audi against New York City FC on Saturday, Nov. 7, players will take part in Jerseys Off Their Backs. First Team members will present their jerseys on the field to select supporters and partners.
The post-match moment recognizes the supporters and partners who made the 2026 season memorable. It also gives fans a chance to take home a piece of the season. Selected fans will be invited onto the field after the match to receive a jersey directly from a player, followed by a photo and autograph opportunity.
Five additional player jerseys will be auctioned through the D.C. United Foundation’s online auction platform. All proceeds support the Foundation’s work to expand equitable access and level the playing field for individuals and families across the region. Bidding is open now and will close at the end of halftime on Saturday, Nov. 7.
“Our fans are the heart of this club, and Fan Appreciation Night is our chance to thank them for a season of unwavering support,” said Shanell Mosley, Senior Director, Community Impact & Executive Director of D.C. United Foundation. “Jerseys Off Their Backs creates a moment our supporters won’t forget. Through the auction, that moment reaches beyond the stadium and helps fund the Foundation’s signature programs for youth and families across the DMV.”
Tickets for Nov. 7 match are available at dcunited.com/tickets/. To bid or learn more about the D.C. United Foundation’s online matchday auctions, visit dcunited.com/foundation/matchday-auction.
About D.C. United
One of the founding clubs of Major League Soccer in 1996, D.C. United are among the most decorated teams in the United States with 13 domestic and international trophies. D.C. United have called the District home for the last 28 seasons and play their home games at Audi Field in the Buzzard Point neighborhood of Southwest, Washington, D.C, which opened in 2018. In addition to D.C. United games, the 20,000-seat soccer- specific stadium hosts over 100 events year-round.
The Black-and-Red train at the United Performance Complex, a state-of-the-art training facility and performance center located in Leesburg, Va. The 40,000 square foot 30- acre training facility, that opened in 2021, features four outdoor practice fields, and a training center equipped with a weight room and recovery facilities. The Black-and-Red have won the MLS Cup four times (1996, 1997, 1999 and 2004), the Supporters’ Shield four times (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2007) and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup three times (1996, 2008 and 2013). For more information and club updates, please visit www.dcunited.com and find us on social media @dcunited
About the D.C. United Foundation
The D.C. United Foundation is an extension of D.C. United, the Major League Soccer Club located in Washington, D.C., and prioritizes serving populations that lack equitable access to important resources and education. The D.C. United Foundation harnesses the power of soccer to reach underserved communities in the D.C. area and give youth the tools necessary to soar on and off the pitch. Our work is centered around programming and partners that encourage and provide opportunities for community members to thrive, unite, and have essential support. For more information, visit www.dcunited.com/foundation.
