D.C. United today announced plans for the club’s annual holiday equipment sale. Set for Saturday, December 15 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m., the event will be held inside RFK Stadium’s VW Lounge and will feature authentic D.C. United team-issued gear.
SEASON TICKET HOLDER PRE-SALE: Season Ticket Holders who present their membership cards will be granted early entry at 11:00 a.m.
The sale will include items such as game-worn player jerseys and shorts, practice jerseys, long sleeve tops, sweatshirts, team jackets, training pants, team polos and match balls. This sale is open to the general public, and fans are advised to arrive early and enter the stadium through Gate A. Only cash and credit cards will be accepted.
All proceeds from the holiday equipment sale will benefit United’s charitable arm, United for D.C., which champions educational, health and recreational programs and events that serve disadvantaged youth of greater Washington, D.C. by engaging the resources and skills of D.C. United and our community.
Team Store also open: The official team store, located at RFK Stadium’s Main Gate, will also be open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Founded in 2002, United for D.C. serves youth and families with a focus on healthy lifestyles, literacy and education, and improving life skills. United Soccer Club, sponsored by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Volkswagen, Gallup Community Builders and The D.C. Department of Health, is one of the many community outreach ventures of United for D.C. Others include the Kicks for Kids program, through which thousands of underprivileged children will have an opportunity to watch United play next season, as well as United Reads, currently presented in six DC elementary schools. This program distributes nearly 8,000 books during player visits throughout the year.