Audi Field Opening Day Live Blog
Audi Field opens for its first game Saturday, July 14. WTOP is covering all the action on site.






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Opening night got even better as the sun set on the Nation's Capital and the crowd began filling our House in the middle of D.C. 🎉 The party was just getting started for fans of the Black and Red 🙌🏽 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHvA2gX4AArTyh.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHvA2jXUAEIYD3.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHvA2tXUAA_CCA.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 4:58:09 AM -
Opening night got even better as the sun set on the Nation's Capital and the crowd began filling our House in the middle of D.C. 🎉 The party was just getting started for fans of the Black and Red 🙌🏽 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHvA2gX4AArTyh.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHvA2jXUAEIYD3.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHvA2tXUAA_CCA.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 4:58:09 AM -
Thank you to all #districtultras who joined us in the #stadiumforall march & at Queen Vic to watch #DCU win. Now donate leftover pocket change to Big Rob, he needs your help #cancersucks youcaring.com/robertgillespi…by DistrictUltrasX via twitter 7/15/2018 5:17:40 AM
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Very sad to hear about what happened to @lindsaysimpson at the match tonight. I hope it's nothing too serious and she gets well soon.by jpage520 via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:21:08 AM
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So, thoughts on today...
Was glad so many showed up for the #StadiumForAll march. Thank you.
I thought the tifo w… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by jpage520 via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:21:55 AM -
.@dcunited @hoyanick and I marched today in solidarity with the @Barra_Brava and @DistrictUltrasX to demand… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by CNM via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:25:55 AM
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.@dcunited imagine how much more raucous the stadium could have been if you didn’t exclude the @Barra_Brava and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by CNM via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:26:01 AM
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Ben Olsen seemed to agree that the Audi Field crowd was a bit subdued for a while: "They got there. The energy got… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Seth Vertelney via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:26:20 AM
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.@dcunited Stop Excluding @Barra_Brava and @DistrictUltrasX #UnitedAtHome #ProtestBlankie https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHwuDPWAAEpWn2.jpg
by CNM via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:26:39 AM -
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Meanwhile, the @ScreamingEagles are sipping on their fancy drinks in AC. @dcunited #dcu #StadiumForAllby porquejorge via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:44:10 AM
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After seeing the photos of duct taped railings, and with confirmation of Lindsey Simpson’s injury by a falling rail… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by PK via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:44:50 AM
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Fans protest outside DC United’s first game at Audi Field bit.ly/2Jnmvtz https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiHOf4KX4AAJFNd.jpg
by WTOP via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:54:21 AM -
Thank you to all #districtultras who joined us in the #stadiumforall march & at Queen Vic to watch #DCU win. Now do… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by DistrictUltrasX via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 5:56:21 AM
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.@WayneRooney et al salute the fans at the end of @dcunited ’s WINNING debut @AudiField , where they beat… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Michael Lipin via twitter retweeted by ScreamingEagles 7/15/2018 5:57:50 AM
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This was typical of @ScreamingEagles at the home opener after @dcunited anointed them to "the lead role to manage a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by KR via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 6:09:25 AM
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.@ScreamingEagles videos and pictures speak for themselves and im gonna really dial back the shitposting.... but I… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by chris pavlakos via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 6:10:02 AM
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I support the #StadiumForAll effort of @Barra_Brava and @DistrictUltrasX . Economic segregation needs to stop!by CaptiveSiren via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 6:11:18 AM
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This is what happens when you keep @Barra_Brava and @DistrictUltrasX out. @ScreamingEagles and @dcunited fix this p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by chris pavlakos via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 6:22:02 AM
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Look who was spotted at halftime having a little fun on the drum 🥁 @JoannaLohman is always a great sport and a fan favorite. Just remember you can catch her and her @WashSpirit teammates playing @MDSoccerPlex next Saturday and @AudiField on August 25th!! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiICr_sXcAETBgM.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 6:27:09 AM -
Main reason behind that? I haven’t got a clue. Why would @dcunited end all relations with @Barra_Brava ? Have they… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Mauricio Balta via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 6:30:55 AM
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It was good seeing you man. For those who don’t know Oscar, He’s the head of @Barra_Brava . He’s been a @dcunited f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Mauricio Balta via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 6:31:09 AM
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It is insane to me how @dcunited and now the @ChicagoFire sign these south American and Hispanic players but will d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by BUSTin Williams via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 6:31:33 AM
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Kudos for including Francisco Tobar's thoughts on the day 👍🏽 twitter.com/cboehm/status/…by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 7:09:33 AM
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Best wishes @lindsaysimpson on a speedy recovery!!! twitter.com/SoccerInsider/…by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 7:18:25 AM
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ICYMI and haven’t picked a final viewing spot yet, join our friends @arlingtonsoccer to help some young SE's make it to Nationals in Frisco by coming out for a World Cup Final Watch Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ballston! ow.ly/HlqL30kX2GN Good luck to both teams! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWSgWAAA7-6f.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWSdW4AA1D6B.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWShXcAQh6QN.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 12:46:52 PM -
ICYMI and haven’t picked a final viewing spot yet, join our friends @arlingtonsoccer to help some young SE's make it to Nationals in Frisco by coming out for a World Cup Final Watch Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ballston! ow.ly/HlqL30kX2GN Good luck to both teams! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWSgWAAA7-6f.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWSdW4AA1D6B.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWShXcAQh6QN.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 12:46:53 PM -
ICYMI and haven’t picked a final viewing spot yet, join our friends @arlingtonsoccer to help some young SE's make it to Nationals in Frisco by coming out for a World Cup Final Watch Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Ballston! ow.ly/HlqL30kX2GN Good luck to both teams! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWSgWAAA7-6f.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWSdW4AA1D6B.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJbWShXcAQh6QN.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 12:46:54 PM -
by boygeniusLA via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 12:50:52 PM
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Two die-hard @dcunited fan groups protest what they say is an unfair deal with a third fan group. They marched to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Liz Anderson via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 12:52:47 PM
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Debut for @dcunited ✔️
First game at @audifield ✔️
3 points ✔️
Thanks for the great reception!! 👏🏼⚫️🔴 #DCU https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJhWHDW4AUErxd.jpgby Wayne Rooney via twitter 7/15/2018 1:13:51 PM -
What a day for the next generation of #DCU fans as they truly got a slice of history and nature @EarthCC Matthew Henson Center 🦅🐢🐟 and then helped make history @AudiField 🎉 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfhFFWkAAjfJF.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfgAmW4AAlKuj.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfcTJW4AAlES2.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 1:14:16 PM -
What a day for the next generation of #DCU fans as they truly got a slice of history and nature @EarthCC Matthew Henson Center 🦅🐢🐟 and then helped make history @AudiField 🎉 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfhFFWkAAjfJF.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfgAmW4AAlKuj.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfcTJW4AAlES2.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 1:14:21 PM -
What a day for the next generation of #DCU fans as they truly got a slice of history and nature @EarthCC Matthew Henson Center 🦅🐢🐟 and then helped make history @AudiField 🎉 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfhFFWkAAjfJF.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfgAmW4AAlKuj.jpg">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJfcTJW4AAlES2.jpg
by ScreamingEagles via twitter 7/15/2018 1:14:27 PM -
by Casual Life via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:20:16 PM
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Hey @dcunited that sure is a lot of unsold tickets 11 hourd before game time. And this is the long awaited opener a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by chris pavlakos via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:21:42 PM
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Debut for @dcunited ✔️
First game at @audifield ✔️
3 points ✔️
Thanks for the great reception!! 👏🏼⚫️🔴 #DCU https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DiJhWHDW4AUErxd.jpgby Wayne Rooney via twitter retweeted by ScreamingEagles 7/15/2018 1:22:07 PM -
.@JasonLevien @JackEvansWard2 @charlesallen @dcunited @AudiField 9 years ago I protested to advocate for a stadium… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by CNM via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:23:20 PM
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This is why groups are protesting at @AudiField twitter.com/z19_heidrich/s…by HillRag DC via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:24:44 PM
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Stadium, ticket concerns damper excitement of Audi Field opening day bit.ly/2JkjdHc https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dh-BA3BXkAA058j.jpg
by WTOP Sports via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:25:13 PM -
. @dcunited - the decision to take away STMs discount @ team store for anyone other than premium ticket holders is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by Sebastian Amar via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:26:23 PM
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Lol can’t believe this was the first tifo at the new stadium twitter.com/krisaug5/statu…by harDCor_barra via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:26:38 PM
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by Mauricio Balta via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:26:51 PM
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LOL @ this pic of new supporter stands at Audi Field.
Guess we know who the target customer base for the "new" DCU… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…by filmigirl via twitter retweeted by Barra_Brava 7/15/2018 1:41:45 PM