• Membership Renewal Mailing
• National Marathon
• Kick-Off Shindig and Viewing Party
• SE Table for the United for D.C. Luncheon
• Philly Union Roadtrips Update

Coming To A Mailbox Near You

We will be sending out the 2010 SE Membership Mailing next week, so make sure you check for it amongst all that wonderful junk mail that keeps the USPS operational.

If you would like to help in the monster stuffing party on Saturday, please do not hesitate to send us a note.

For those that would like to get theirs in immediately, just follow the steps found on the Membership page.

Is It In You?

For those of you not venturing forth to Charleston, please consider helping out United Builds with an aid station at RFK for the National Marathon.

As in past years, there is plenty of Gatorade and water to hand out to those tired and thirsty types as we show some true DC spirit!

For more information, you can contact Kat Cheshire at KCheshire@dcunited.com or sign up directly online here.

Grab Your Friends

The evening’s entertainment on Saturday, March 27th is free for one and all as we begin the season with a bang. So plan on joining us at the Kick-Off Shindig and viewing party at Continental.

However, for you more competitive types that would like to participate in the A-SPAN Bar Triathlon, teams are already forming.

Speaking of Kick-Offs

We have a few seats remaining at the SE table for the Eighth Annual Kick-Off Luncheon at the Renaissance on April 1st to support all the wonderful programs run by the charitable arm of DC United.

Individual seats are normally $150, but we are yet again providing members a significant discount by sponsoring a table. If you would like to join in on this special event for only $110 – we would be pleased to reserve a seat for you. Please drop a note to outreach@screaming-eagles.com

You Gotta Know When to Hold ‘em

Don’t get left behind on the bus trips for the Union match on April 10th!

There are only a half-dozen seats left on the Atlantic City option and we have already had to go to a second bus for the day-of-game trek.

Tickets for the match are already at stratospheric levels and will probably be the largest contingent of SE’s we’ve ever had for a road trip.

The temperatures are finally warming up and Spring is definitely in the air… so we all know what that means!

It is time to get the ball rolling on the season, and what better way to celebrate together in style?

Our Kick-off Shindig this year is going to be one to remember as we are teaming up with the United Skeeball Association to make this a very special event indeed.

Soccer, Suds and Saving Lives

We are joining in on the A-SPAN.org Bar Game Triathlon!

Obviously, Lot 8 is not exactly ready for action yet – but we are certain that the SE’s and our friends are primed for action.

So let’s begin the party and get the competitive juices flowing for the season-opening viewing party for DC United.

That’s right – Skeeball, Shoot Out, Tailgate Toss and lots of soccer – what’s not to love?

As always, plenty of fab prizes, awesome raffles and surprises galore.

So mark it down on your calendar right now:

What:         2010 Kick-off Shindig
When:        Saturday, March 27th
Time:          6pm – Long after the DC United Victory over KC
Where:       Continental Modern Pool Lounge

Taking On All Comers

Come on down with all of your friends (21yrs. old and over) , consider forming a team and prepare for the most fun you’ve had in ages!

Whether you are playing on one of the teams or cheering them on during the course of the evening, it is all for a great cause!!

As we all struggled during this winter for the ages, A-SPAN.org was out there helping those most in need in our community and we are pleased to be able assist this wonderful charity.

This evening will exemplify what our club is all about – Our Team, Each Other, Our Community.

By the time the match comes on the big screen, everyone will be a winner this night.

Care to Compete?

Teams will compete in all 3 sports until a final victor emerges!
Registration costs just $8.50 a player and will cover:

• your commemorative Player T-Shirt
• the cost of all the games
• your first drink (from our Drink Sponsors)
• a donation to A-SPAN.org.

Then throughout the night each drink you order from our sponsors will result in an additional donation!
Those who register here with their RSVP before March 15th are ensured of getting the correct shirt size!

Come Lend a Hand

As this will be the first event of the season, there will be plenty of other fun things going on as well. We just wanted to whet your appetite. We will have more details on all the fabulous prizes and our much-anticipated raffle drawing in the coming weeks.

Whether you want to sign up for one of the upcoming road trips, discuss your latest tailgate idea or just want to hand-deliver your membership renewal there will be plenty of opportunity to do so prior to our boys in Black and Red taking the field to demolish Curt Onalfo’s previous squad.

If you have any questions, are interested in assisting in the run-up to this event or would like to help out during the evening itself, please send a note to us at outreach@screaming-eagles.com

Yo, Rocky! You’ve Got Options

The time has come to step through the ropes and get in the ring.

Our roadtrip crew has been hard at work putting together a variety of packages to make it easy for the Black and Red hordes to swarm into Philly.

Philadelphia Union hosts DC United
Lincoln Financial Field
April 10th
6pm

Option 1 – tickets only $25 for members and $27 for non-members. If you want tickets mailed, extra $2 per address.

Option 2 – ticket + ground transportation $55 for members and $60 for non-members. The itinerary for DC to Philadelphia on April 10th is as follows:

Leave Summer’s Restaurant in Arlington on Saturday at 11:00am.
Drive to New Carrollton Metro Station and leave at 11:30am.
If there is anyone from the Baltimore area we will pick them up at 12:15pm in a location TBD.
If there is no one from the Baltimore area we will then head directly to Philadelphia.
Match is at 6:00 pm
Return after game

Option 3 – ticket + ground transportation + Atlantic City hotel on Friday night $130 for members and $140 for non-members.

This option is being run in conjunction with Barra Brava.   
We will be using the Courtyard by Marriott at 1212 Pacific Ave in Atlantic City

The itinerary for Atlantic City is as follows:

Leave Summer’s Restaurant in Arlington on Friday April 9th at 1:30pm. 
Drive to New Carrollton Metro Station and leave at 2:00pm. 
If there is anyone from the Baltimore area we will pick them up at 2:45pm in a location TBD. 
If there is no one from the Baltimore area we will then head directly to Atlantic City.

We’ll let you know when to be back on the bus for the game.

Details about tailgating with be announced at a later time.

So waddaya waiting for champ?

Send in your request to join in this epic tussle to roadtrips@screaming-eagles.com

That’s right – Bob Bradley’s boys sporting the Red, White and Blue take on Turkey in the US Men’s National Team’s sendoff match to South Africa.

By popular demand, we will be running some buses up to Philly for those who want to take part in this historic soccer event.

After all, the next chance you have to see the US National team live – you will have to deal with more than a few hundred vuvuzelas!

Not to mention a little flight across the ocean…

So for those who may not be able to afford the trek to Rustenberg, Jo’burg or Pretoria… we have the next best thing.

US Men’s National Team World Cup Sendoff Match Roadtrip

What:          USA vs. Turkey
When:         Saturday, May 29th
Time:           2pm
Stadium:    Lincoln Financial Field
Where:       Philadelphia, PA

We will be departing from various locations in the area on Saturday morning and returning to RFK Stadium so that you can catch the DC United – Chivas USA match (or as much of the MLS match as traffic allows).

So, if you’re interested in hopping on board, please send a note to Jimi at roadtrips@screaming-eagles.com so he can get you on the list.

The transportation is a comfortable bus complete with all the amenities you would expect for such an occasion and is priced at a mere $30… so seats will go quite fast!

*** Match tickets are not included ***

If you want the full-throated supporter’s experience we suggest you act quickly and join in on the American Outlaws ticket deal for their endline tickets.

The season is fast approaching and we have a number of activities coming up before the snow melts that you can sign up for:

Saturday, March 13th - Tubing Trip

Saturday, March 20th - United Builds – National Marathon

Thursday, April 1st - Eighth Annual Kick-off Luncheon

Saturday, April 10th – Philly Roadtrip(s)

Tubular, Man!

Come and join the Screaming Eagles for some pre-season fun in the snow!

Don’t worry, this doesn’t involve any shoveling.

The SE’s are organizing a tubing trip to Liberty Mountain on Saturday, March 13th.

We’ll leave for Liberty, which is only a little over an hour away, and plan spending some quality tubing time and having a blast.

Cost is TBA depending on how many people sign up (group rates for over 20). If we have enough folks sign up, we’ll arrange for a bus!

If you’re interested in joining in, driving or just want to know more – contact SE social dude Ben Owen at social@screaming-eagles.com.

Hope to see you there!

The Race is On – Again!

Get ready to rock on March 20, 2010!

The time has come to lend our spirit & volunteer action at the SunTrust National Marathon!!

We will once again be joining in on a United Builds aid station in the RFK parking lot to supply the brave marathon runners with fuel & energy!!

Last year’s Samba beat is being replaced by a Rock&Roll theme to keep the runners going! So break out your rocker shades  and join us on this Saturday morning venture.

You can sign up directly here or drop us a note at outreach@screaming-eagles.com for more info.

The Table is Set

Join us for the Eighth Annual Kick-Off Luncheon to support the wonderful programs run by United for D.C.

Thursday, April 1, 2010 12 – 2 p.m.
at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel – Renaissance Ballroom
999 9th St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

As always, we will be sponsoring a table and you can get a seat for just $110, so if you would like to attend this worthwhile event please drop a note to outreach@screaming-eagles.com.

Union Busters Roadtrips

Yup! We have a new rival in that little burg to the North famous for cheesesteaks. So let’s crack a cowbell or two as we cheer our beloved Black and Red on in Philly.

If you want to get in on either the overnight Atlantic City version of the roadtrip or just the day up and back affair  – just drop Jimi a note to roadtrips@screaming-eagles.com as the bus lists are filling up fast!

It is time for the 3rd Annual SigEp Sweetheart Week. Over the past three years the very same brothers from GWU you may have seen at tailgates and matches cheering on our beloved Black and Red have raised over $55,000 for YouthAids.

If you would like to help support this terrific philanthropic effort to help an organization that educates and prevents the spread of HIV/AIDS in over 60 countries, please donate via the link found here or drop Adam Dale a note for more information.

Next Thursday there is another great event hosted by our friends at District Sports. So mark your calendars and join in the fun at Party for Pitches at the Wonderland Ballroom.

The $10 suggested donation will go to support the Urban Soccer Initiative which works to build and rehabilitate urban soccer pitches.

Yup, it is only February but the Outreach team is just warming up. If you’d like to join in on the fun – just drop a note to outreach@screaming-eagles.com

The Soccer Celebration area will be adding luge AND bobsledding

After a hard day on the slopes you can relax in the many mud baths

(photos by Kim Klyberg)

With 47 days to go until the home opener we think RFK should dry out by then (but we'll keep you posted!) Are you ready for the 2010 D.C. United season? You can sign up for 2010 SE membership and 2010 Nest tickets now. 

·         Option 1 Ticket Only – We cannot offer information about ticket distribution as Philadelphia is not giving ticketing information at this time

·         Option 2 Ticket & Bus – Usual ticket and bus combination

·         Option 3 Ticket, Bus, and Hotel room in Atlantic City – this will be in conjunction with the Bara Brava.  We will be taking a bus to Atlantic City on Friday night for some gambling and fun.  A hotel room will be included in the cost in Atlantic City (room & price based on double occupancy).  Saturday morning we will depart from Atlantic City and meet all the other DC United Supporter’s in Philadelphia for tailgating.

At this time WE DO NOT HAVE PRICES for any of the ticket packages. Philadelphia has not released how many tickets are available to the supporter groups or even how much the tickets will cost.  It appears there is a possibility ALL DC United fans may be limited to a certain number of tickets by Philadelphia.  These tickets will be split evenly among the supporter groups for DC United.

Road trip Director Jimi Butler is taking names on a first come, first served basis.  For those of you who have already contacted him, he has you on the list (he asks that you please respond to the last e-mail he sent you with which option you are interested in and how many tickets).

If this is the first time you are inquiring about the road trip please include your name, your current Screaming Eagles membership status for the 2010 season, ticket package you are interested in, and how many tickets you would like (we cannot guarantee you the number you have requested until we know how many tickets we are being allocated).

Please contact Jimi at roadtrips@screaming-eagles.com

The season is still over a month away, the snow is falling yet again and the schedule is yet to be released, but that hasn’t stopped us from being busier than Punxutawney Phil.

We had so much fun lending a hand trying our best Michelangelo impression with the United Builds crew at Bruce Monroe Elementary for the Martin Luther King Day of Service, that we thought we would share yet another great outreach effort in the community!

Join D.C. United at DC Central Kitchen and help prepare the morning meals for this fantastic local charity!

Tuesday, February 9th
9am – Noon
DC Central Kitchen
425 2nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Only 15 spots are available so sign up early!

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to drop Kat a note at

kcheshire@dcunited.com

Two Great Organizations, One Big Happy Hour!!

Tuesday, January 26
51st State (2nd Fl)
2512 L St, NW
Washington, DC
5PM – 10PM:

Featuring $3.00 – $3.50 beer and rail drinks, AND 20-cent chicken wings!

$10 suggested donation

All proceeds benefit the D.C.-based programming efforts of the US Soccer Foundation's Urban Soccer Collaborative and the Urban Soccer Initiative. Eddie Pope's sister Karen is the director of the collaborative.

About the Organizations:

Both the Urban Soccer Collaborative (USC) and the Urban Soccer Initiative (USI) are focused on bringing soccer and life skill development to at-risk youth in under-served communities. Through both of these organizations thousands of children have access to the unstoppable combination of soccer and youth development programming. Your support will help both the USC and the USI continue their programs on the pitch!

The Urban Soccer Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, exists to support youth development programs that are using soccer to reach at-risk youth in under-resourced communities. We do this through initiatives that provide opportunities, education, curriculum resources, and more. We believe that soccer, when combined with quality youth development programming has the power to transform a child’s life. USC member organizations are using this combination to decrease gang activity, teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, and school drop rates among at-risk youth in vulnerable communities. Through youth development soccer programs, thousands of kids are developing leadership skills, engaging in positive out-of-school behavior, and disengaging in high-risk behaviors.

The Urban Soccer Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-for-profit organization, increases field accessibility in cities by bringing high-traffic, smaller-sized pitches to urban neighborhoods where spaces for full-sized fields is limited or non-existent, and leading in the restoration of high-traffic urban soccer pitches that are in a state of disrepair.