United Supporters Mixed On Relocation ; Stadium Plan Could Test Fans

The Washington Times › February 24, 2009

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D.C. United's plan to move into a new soccer stadium in Prince George's County has been met with a mixture of excitement, disappointment and skepticism by fans.

There is broad support for the move from RFK Stadium into a modern, soccer-specific facility, but some fans question whether the new location would be convenient for supporters living or working in the District, Northern Virginia or the western suburbs of Maryland.

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United Supporters Mixed On Relocation ; Stadium Plan Could Test Fans

"My hope, and the hope of many fans, was that they'd stay in D.C.," said Joe Obi of Shirlington. "It would have been a perfect location whether they're coming from the District, Virginia or Maryland. So ...

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