United at a Glance – April 2024
D.C. United turn the page to April and will host two home matches at Audi Field against Orlando City FC on Cherry Blossom Night presented by WAEPA, followed by a clash with the Seattle Sounders FC on Sustainability Night presented by Audi. The club will look to maintain their early season form and continue to climb the rankings in the Eastern Conference.
In addition to D.C. United, the Washington Spirit will continue their NWSL campaign, and the D.C. Defenders were back in action, hosting their UFL home opener against the Houston Roughnecks on Sunday, April 7. Here is a look ahead at the news and events surrounding the club and Audi Field this month.
D.C. UNITED
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 - D.C. UNITED vs. ORLANDO CITY SC (7:30 PM)
Cherry Blossom Night/Federal Employees Night presented by WAEPA
- Exclusive cherry-blossom themed merchandise, including hoodies, beanies, hats, and scarves, for this game will be on-sale in the D.C. United Club Shop. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
SATURDAY, APRIL 27 - D.C. UNITED vs. SEATTLE SOUNDERS FC (7:30 PM)
Sustainability Night presented by Audi
- D.C. United and Audi are proud to host the fourth annual Sustainability Match at Audi Field to support and encourage environmentally friendly practices and more sustainable lifestyles. Fans will also have the opportunity to learn more and connect with nonprofit organizations focused on sustainable efforts in our community. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
D.C. UNITED MOBILE APP UPDATED
- D.C. United Season Ticket Members can now automatically apply their 20% STM Discount at all concessions stands and at the Club Shop through the D.C. United Mobile App. Simply login with your Ticketmaster account, load a card, and you’re all set for a frictionless checkout!
AUDI FIELD
SUNDAY, APRIL 7 – DC DEFENDERS vs. HOUSTON ROUGHNECKS (4:00 PM)
- The DC Defenders are back in action and kicked off their 2024 UFL campaign against the Houston Roughnecks at Audi Field. The merger of the XFL and USFL resulted in the creation of the United Football League (UFL), introducing a new era of spring football. The revamped league now consists of eight teams divided into XFL and USFL conferences. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
SATURDAY, APRIL 20 – WASHINGTON SPIRIT vs. GOTHAM FC (1:00 PM)
- For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 – WASHINGTON SPIRIT vs. ORLANDO PRIDE (7:30 PM)
- For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
SUNDAY, APRIL 28 – DC DEFENDERS vs. ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS (12:00 PM)
- For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
NEW PARTNERS
D.C. United are proud to welcome Dippin’ Dots and Guilford Hall Brewery to the Black-and-Red Family.
Dippin’ Dots
- Dippin’ Dots, a world-renowned ice cream brand with over 100 locations in the United States, has been selling its delicious, creative, and fun desserts since 1988. Dippin’ Dots iconic beaded ice cream treats, with flavors such as Birthday Cake, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cool Mint Crunch, and Cotton Candy, will be available for purchase at Audi Field starting with the 2024 MLS season. For more information, click here.
Guilford Hall Brewery
- Guilford Hall Brewery, a Baltimore-based brewery revitalized in an 1898 Crown Cork & Seal factory, will have its lineup of handcrafted ales and lagers at various concession locations at Audi Field for 2024. Guilford Hall Brewery will receive exposure and inclusion across the club’s social and digital media channels. For more information, click here.
D.C. UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY
MONDAY, APRIL 1 - WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL
- D.C. United are proud to have participated in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll again this year. Players and front office staff led soccer programming for kids and families focused on passing, dribbling, kicking, and shooting drills. For more information, click here.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 - UNITED WE SERVE
- United We Serve is D.C. United’s signature volunteer program where players, partners, front office staff and fans unite to provide hands-on support for community-based projects and organizations. This month, D.C United volunteers will team up with Leveling the Playing Field to provide access to sporting equipment to under-resourced communities across the DMV. For more information about United We Serve, click here.
WOMEN UNITED AT HOUSE OF RUTH
- D.C. United female-identifying staff and community partners will lead workshops focused on career readiness topics that educate and prepare the women at House of Ruth to enter and develop within the workforce. House of Ruth, empowers women, children, and families to rebuild their lives and heal from trauma, abuse, and homelessness. For more information, click here.
MILITARY MEMBER OF THE MATCH
- D.C. United is proud to honor and celebrate the many members of our community who have or are currently serving our country alongside their families. Throughout the year, D.C. United provides unique opportunities to share their incredible stories and recognize them for their service. For more information, click here. Below are the Military Members of the Match from last month:
- March 16, 2024, vs. Inter Miami CF: Perry Allen Lafoe II, Navy, Petty Officer First Class
- March 30, 2024, vs. CF Montreal: Loreal McNeil, Army, Sergeant First Class
JUNIOR SUPPORTERS PROGRAM
- D.C. United’s Junior Supporter Program is a unique opportunity for the Black-and-Red family to be part of uniting the community through the game of soccer and gifting local kids and families from underrepresented communities with tickets to D.C. United matches & providing them with access to essential resources. To learn more and support, click here.
D.C. UNITED FOUNDATION
- The D.C. United Foundation uses the power of soccer to level the playing field for communities in the DMV. Because the playing field is not always even, we aim to provide youth in the DMV the tools necessary to soar on and off the pitch and to provide more opportunities for everyone. We prioritize serving populations that lack equitable access to important resources, educating and empowering the next generation and using our platform to lift people up and support their visions. To join us in creating positive impact, click here.
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK
- At Audi Field’s FanDuel Sportsbook, you can place bets on your favorite teams and have a winning experience with a full-service sportsbook. Located just inside Gate A on the north side of the stadium, FanDuel Sportsbook is open Monday – Friday (1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday – Sunday (10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.). To learn more, click here.
D.C. UNITED CLUB SHOP
- The Club Shop is your destination for D.C. United merchandise at Audi Field. Located near Gate A, fans can access the Club Shop from inside the stadium behind the Heineken Rooftop bar on matchdays. The D.C. United Club Shop operates Tues-Sat (12 p.m.- 5 p.m.) You can also shop online here.
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 and is home to America’s number one sportsbook through a partnership with FanDuel Group.
The Black-and-Red train at the Inova 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 http://www.dcunited.com and find us on social media @dcunited.
