
<p>There is outrage among DC United season ticket holders over the team’s decision to raise prices for the 2024 season</p>



<p>On Sep. 15, DC United revealed that seats in the 300-level went up in cost. This is the club level of seats. Tickets in the 100 and 200 sections remain unchanged in price.</p>



<p>The average price was up 4 percent from 2022 to 2023. That did not sit well with the supporters.</p>



<h2>What are DC United season ticket prices?</h2>



<p>Even if they are willing to pay more for tickets, they still want their team to win. DC United has not always provided that for their most faithful supporters. Still, DCU creates an environment that draws and retains supporters.</p>



<p>Now, a D.C. United season ticket pricing came out. DC United lists ticket prices as absurdly expensive. For example, C3 Row 7 for one season – $5000, for one year in Section 131, Seat 4: $1420, and $1079 for two seasons in Seat C3, Row 7.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I really hope <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosUnited</a> has a real look deep inside at these season ticket prices, because they&apos;re going to lose a ton of people. For example:<br><br>1 season in C3, Row 7 for DC United – $5000<br>1 seaosn in 131, Row 4 for DCU – $1420<br>2 seasons in C3, Row 7 for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SpiritRules?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SpiritRules</a> – $1079 <a href="https://t.co/slwHPVNfyO">pic.twitter.com/slwHPVNfyO</a></p>— Donald Wine II (@blazindw) <a href="https://twitter.com/blazindw/status/1704967844327194659?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 21, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h5>MLS vs Europe: Season ticket prices</h5>



<p>It was recently disclosed that the purchase of two of the cheaper tickets to next week’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/open-cup-tickets-costs-more-than-an-epl-season-ticket-20230921-WST-457485.html">US Open Cup Final</a> could buy a season ticket to any 17 of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/premier-league-clubs-unveil-season-ticket-prices-for-2023-24-20230606-WST-436080.html">England’s Premier League</a> teams, out of a total of 20. Only Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool had more expensive <em>season</em> tickets than the US Open Cup Final tickets.</p>



<p>To see Lionel Messi and Inter Miami go for a second title in the US Open Cup Final, Inter Miami, and official ticket seller Ticketmaster are asking supporters to fork over more insanely high fees for tickets. The DRV PNK Stadium has never before hosted a championship match.</p>



<p>After the Argentine’s arrival, it became difficult to get tickets for the arena. In fact, on Wednesday, Sep. 27, it will happen once again when the Houston Dynamo visit.</p>



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DC United fans fuming about 2024 season ticket prices

Those who support Major Soccer League side DC United, aren't happy with the 2024 season ticket prices. Find out more.


<p>Wayne Rooney could very well become a target of Birmingham City in the near future. The former Manchester United star is currently head coach of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">Major League Soccer</a> side D.C. United. Rooney previously had coaching experience in England with Derby County before crossing the pond in 2022.</p>



<p><em><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12491625/Wayne-Rooney-target-Tom-Brady-Birmingham-City-manager-John-Eustace.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mail Sport</a></em> is claiming that Birmingham brass may look to Rooney should current coach John Eustace leave the club. The Blues have gotten off to a solid start in the current campaign under Eustace. They currently sit fourth in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/championship-tv-schedule/">Championship</a> table, having not lost a match in their first five fixtures of the season.</p>



<h2>Wayne Rooney would hypothetically replace outgoing Birmingham boss</h2>



<p>While there are no plans to fire Eustace at the moment, the Englishman is currently a potential candidate for the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/rangers-tv-schedule-for-us-viewers/">Rangers</a> job. The Scottish giants have struggled a bit during the opening stages of the season and team officials could soon make a managerial change. The team’s current head coach, Michael Beale, is under pressure from ownership at the moment.</p>



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<p>Rooney currently has D.C. sitting mid-table in the MLS standings. The team has seven matches remaining on the schedule and will be looking to grab one of the final playoff places. The former England star’s current contract at the club is set to expire in December. Although he is willing to negotiate an extension, Rooney recently voiced his frustrations over a lack of progress in talks with ownership.</p>



<h5>Rooney says no contact regarding fresh contract for months</h5>



<p>“I am slightly disappointed and frustrated there has been no contact for two months,” Rooney <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12491625/Wayne-Rooney-target-Tom-Brady-Birmingham-City-manager-John-Eustace.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">told</a> the <em>Washington Post</em>. “We asked about a new deal. We haven’t heard back. Either way, I can take whatever the situation is. I was hoping we would have, either way, at least spoken about it. That hasn’t been the case.”</p>



<p>“That’s frustrating because, either way, I’d rather know what’s the plan because we have to plan for next season. We need to do it earlier rather than later. The fact we haven’t heard back is probably signaling one thing, but I’m sure they’ll have their reasons for that. So, I’ll wait and see.”</p>



<p>Rooney is next set to lead D.C. against San Jose on Saturday, September 9th. Birmingham, however, is currently on an international break and will not resume play until the following week.</p>



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Birmingham may try to steal Wayne Rooney from DC United

Birmingham City is reportedly eyeing DC United's Wayne Rooney as a coaching candidate to replace possible outgoing manager.


<p>D.C. United revealed on Friday that Taxi Fountas and Nigel Robertha were both essentially suspended from the team.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">Major League Soccer</a> side did not initially announce a clear reason for the move. Instead, the club <a href="https://www.dcunited.com/news/two-d-c-united-players-placed-on-administrative-leave" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> that the duo “have been placed on paid administrative leave while MLS investigates possible violations of league policy.”</p>



<p>Nevertheless, <em><a href="https://theathletic.com/4711699/2023/07/21/dc-united-fountas-roberta-racial-slur/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Athletic</a></em> is reporting that the incident between the two involved a racial slur. According to the news outlet, Fountas hurled a slur towards Robertha during a club training session. </p>



<p>Sources then claim that the two teammates had a physical altercation. It is being alleged that Robertha assaulted Fountas upon hearing the racial slur. The club has so far declined to comment on the issue.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Worth flagging the reason so many of us in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VamosUnited?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VamosUnited</a> scene are livid is that this is Taxi Fountas’ SECOND incident involving racism by him <br><br>He should’ve been shipped out after the first time but got given a second chance <br><br>And here we are <a href="https://t.co/AzeCpRVQR4">https://t.co/AzeCpRVQR4</a></p>— Douglas Reyes-Ceron (@dreyesceron) <a href="https://twitter.com/dreyesceron/status/1682826576348545026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>Fountas has prior investigtion for similar situation</h2>



<p>This is not the first time that Fountas has reportedly used a racial slur. The Greece international <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11379391/DC-Uniteds-Taxi-Fountas-breaks-silence-MLS-rules-prove-called-Lowe-N-word.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">allegedly</a> used the N-word during a league match in 2022.</p>



<p>According to players on the pitch, Fountas used the slur against then Inter Miami player Damion Lowe in a September matchup. MLS investigated the incident last season, but eventually declined any discipline for the DC forward.</p>



<h2>Team trainer recently fired for using hate symbol</h2>



<p>The most recent episode is also not the only off-field issue for the club. A team trainer was recently fired for making a hand gesture deemed to be a hate symbol. The trainer made an “OK” symbol with his hand during a trip to the National Mall earlier this week. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) added the sign to their list of hate symbols back in 2019.</p>



<p>“There is no place for racism, homophobia, misogyny, or discrimination of any kind in our sport and world and DC United do not tolerate any acts of this nature,” the club <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66276187" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> in a brief statement.</p>



<p>D.C. United are preparing for their <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/leagues-cup-tv-schedule/leagues-cup-tv-schedule/">Leagues Cup</a> matchup with Montreal on Wednesday, July 26th. They then finish the group stage of the competition with a visit to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/liga-mx-tv-schedule/">Liga MX</a> side Pumas three days later.</p>



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Two DC United players have been suspended by the club after they had an altercation that started with a racial slur

DC United duo suspended after racial slur, altercation - World Soccer Talk

DC United duo suspended after racial slur, altercation


<p>Wayne Rooney, manager of DC United, has revealed that he has lofty managing ambitions at a top European club. </p>



<p>After his return to the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">MLS</a> last summer as the head coach of DC United, the 37-year-old is now poised to lead the All-Stars team in their upcoming clash against Arsenal on July 19.</p>



<p>The Englishman debuted in Major League Soccer as a player five years ago with DC United. In 52 games played in the United States, the Premier League legend scored 25 goals and sent out 14 assists. </p>



<p>After playing for Derby County for two years, he would take over as their manager.</p>



<p>The Rams, however, were demoted to League One during <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/06/24/former-england-star-rooney-quits-as-derby-manager/">Rooney’s first managerial stint</a> due to a season spent in administration and a severe points deduction. </p>



<p>The former well-acclaimed striker claims that his coaching experience has prepared him to take on Europe’s elite.</p>



<h5>What does Wayne Rooney think of coaching in Europe?</h5>



<p>“Occasions like the All-Star Game remind me why I chose to continue my journey as a coach here in MLS. </p>



<p>My aspiration is to manage at an elite European club someday, and in those environments, you’re working with very diverse teams with elite professionals from all over the world.</p>



<p>“I’ve found I could actually get that experience here, which helps me a lot. At DC United, for example, we’ve got players from more than a dozen nations, representing different cultures, religions, and backgrounds. </p>



<p>So there’s different challenges and lessons to be gained from that, and working with the All-Stars, the very best MLS has to offer, adds to that immensely. Like me, I know my DC United players Christian Benteke and Tyler Miller are excited to represent our club”, he wrote about it in his piece for MLS Soccer.</p>



<h5>Two former teams remain ultimate goal</h5>



<p>His two old teams, Everton and Manchester United, are near and dear to his heart, and he confessed he’d want to manage either of them to <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2022/11/11/football/wayne-rooney-interview-ctw-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNN last Decembe</a>r: “Obviously, Everton and Manchester United are the two clubs who are really close to my heart so to manage one of the two would be a dream.</p>



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Wayne Rooney the former England player and current DC United manager, has spoken publicly about his desire to return to Europe to coach.

Wayne Rooney wants to coach in Europe after DC United - World Soccer Talk

Wayne Rooney wants to coach in Europe after DC United


<p>Lewis O’Brien has given <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">Major League Soccer</a> a rave review in a recent interview with <em><a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65422544" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BBC Sport</a></em>. The English midfielder is currently on loan at D.C. United from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a> side Nottingham Forest. Despite playing just four matches for the MLS club so far, O’Brien insists that it’s not a retirement league.</p>



<p><em>“The standard is a lot better than people in England think,”</em> <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65422544" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> O’Brien. </p>



<p><em>“People in the UK don’t watch it, so they will never know. They just assume it is where players go to retire or go at the end of their careers. It is not like that at all.</em></p>



<p><em>“Some of the players you have never heard of, but they are unbelievable. Technically, they are some of the best I have ever seen.”</em></p>



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<h2>MLS switch was plan B for O’Brien</h2>



<p>O’Brien’s move to D.C. essentially helped revive the 24-year-old midfielder’s career. The Englishman was set to make a temporary switch to Blackburn Rovers during the January transfer window. However, the deal fell through because documents were not exchanged in time. To compound the issue, Forest signed Jonjo Shelvey, a player in O’Brien’s position, to fill out the club’s 25-man roster.</p>



<p>In stepped Wayne Rooney. The D.C United head coach grabbed O’Brien on a short-term loan in March. There is also a buy option attached to the player’s loan agreement with Forest. However, it certainly seems as if the Englishman is still hoping to prove himself in his home country.</p>



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<h2>Player still sees future in England</h2>



<p><em>“I am really grateful to Wayne Rooney and D.C. United, but personally I want to prove I can be in the Forest team and I can play in the Premier League every week,”</em> proclaimed O’Brien.</p>



<p><em>“I want to be the player they signed. I still watch all the [Forest] games and speak to some of the lads. It is tough. Any newly-promoted club will find it tough. It is almost a different game, not even football.</em> </p>



<p><em>“Now it is head down and graft it out. It might be we finish one place above relegation. But you have to do what you have to do to stay up.”</em></p>



<p>O’Brien will remain in D.C. until at least July 16th. If the MLS club does not opt to buy the player, he will return to Forest after this date.</p>



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Lewis O'Brien has praised the level of play in MLS. The midfielder is currently on loan at D.C. United from Nottingham Forest.

Forest’s O’Brien impressed by technical skill of MLS players

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<p>Washington (AFP) – D.C. United boss Wayne Rooney has given up hope of turning Major League Soccer’s doormats into a playoff club after a 6-0 home drubbing.</p>
<p>The Manchester United and England national team legend returned to his former MLS club aiming for a revival similar to when he arrived as a player and lifted United into the post-season.</p>
<p>Rooney has no illusions about pulling that off though after watching his team get demolished by Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia on Saturday. United have one win and one draw from six matches since Rooney arrived.</p>
<p>“I knew the difficulties we’d have and where the season was,” Rooney said in an MLS website posting. “I think we felt if I could come in and get a run of form there’s a possibility of making playoffs.</p>
<p>“I think that’s gone. Let’s be realistic on that.”</p>
<p>At 6-16 with four drawn overall, United rank last in MLS and 12 points out of a playoff spot with eight matches remaining.</p>
<p>Rooney hopes for roster additions to help make DC United competitive before the 2023 campaign.</p>
<p>“The important thing is to build a squad who can compete,” Rooney said. “Of course we need more players. I know that. I think the owners know that. We have to keep trying to build and I have to keep trying to push these players from now ’til the end of the season to make sure we improve.</p>
<p>“And then I have to push the owners in January to get players in who can compete in this league.”</p>
<p>United landed&nbsp;midfielder&nbsp;Victor Pálsson&nbsp;from Bundesliga side Schalke and striker&nbsp;Christian Benteke&nbsp;from Premier League side Crystal Palace earlier this month, with Benteke yet to make his DC debut.</p>
<p>“There’s no way I’ll allow them to take the foot off the pedal,” Rooney said of his players. “From now until the end of the season we have to compete in every game.”</p>
<p>United said the Union’s four-goal second half was “not acceptable” and added, “every player in that second half was a complete stranger to what I’ve seen in training, what I’ve seen in previous games.”</p>
<p>“You can lose games of football. That can happen. But there’s a manner in how that happens.</p>
<p>“We spent a lot of time getting the team organized and in that second half I didn’t recognize my players.”</p><p></p>


Rooney says MLS playoff bid 'gone' after 6-0 United loss - World Soccer Talk

Rooney says MLS playoff bid 'gone' after 6-0 United loss

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<p>Wayne Rooney signed on as the new manager of DC United. The same day the club made it public, the Manchester United made his presence known among supporters.</p>
<p>Of course, most of these fans recognize the Englishman’s name, face and illustrious career. After lighting up the Premier League with Manchester United and Everton, Rooney switched to <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">MLS</a> in June 2018. In his 48 games in Major League Soccer, he racked up 23 goals and 15 assists. He finished his inaugural season as an MLS MVP Finalist and reached the MLS Best XI in 2018.</p>
<p>Recently, Rooney resigned from his first coaching job with Derby County. Now, he begins a fresh managerial tenure here in Washington, DC.</p>
<h3>Wayne Rooney meets with DC United supporters</h3>
<p>Fans braved the pouring rain as Wayne Rooney came out to say a few words of encouragement to the fans. To make it more authentic and grand, local DC sportscaster Dave Johnson introduced the club’s new boss.</p>
<p>To start, Rooney discussed his recent struggles with Derby County. At Derby, he faced the challenge of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/why-derby-deducted-21-points-can-rooney-keep-them-up-rams/bltd6f036768519e024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">points deductions</a> for reasons out of his control. With DC United, Rooney acknowledged that he faces a new challenge. In fact, he must be the driving force in turning around a floundering DC United side.</p>
<p>As of his takeover, DC United sit at the bottom of its division, tied for the <a href="https://www.mlssoccer.com/standings/2022/conference#season=2022&amp;live=true">lowest point total in all of Major League Soccer</a>. Managing the team is a good challenge for him. After all, he is a young manager eager to learn and develop himself as such.</p>
<p>Rooney left by saying that it’s an exciting time for him and the club. He hopes to bring some pride and respect to a team that has lost its way in the past few years. Before he left he took a few pictures with some of the leaders of the local supporter clubs and left with a thunderous applause and cheer to see him off.</p>


Wayne Rooney, recently announced as the new manager of DC United, made an instant impression on supporters by meeting with them.

DC United fans fuming about 2024 season ticket prices

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