I remember reading about 10 years ago about the plans to build that new stadium in the DC area, so I'm just guessing it must be finished by now?? That "new stadium" now must be so old it may need renovations.




2005-06
http://rosedalecitizen.blogspot.com/2008/08/rfk-stadium-redevelopment-study.html

2011
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Westport-...234861389860910

Maybe I watch here, it's a lot closer then Baltimore.
http://babylonfc.com/?page_id=5


So when will the NASL Washington Diplomats (1974-81) be back? I'm guessing Team America won't be back.

NCAA Div I
http://www.ncaa.com/schools/maryland/soccer-men

I went to a DC United match a few years ago against Cruz Azul and had a great time. My opinion is that RFK Stadium is in terrible shape and a renovation is not an option. However, the location for the stadium is great-with the sole expecetion that it is located inside the District.

I think the next best option would be for a new stadium near the Waterfront area, or Navy Yard--not to far away from the Nationals ballpark. Having lived in DC for a period of time, that area really turned around (to some extent) since the Nationals moved into the area.

I would be curious how a stadium location in the Greenbelt area would work. That would not necessarily be a central location. However, it is a better neighborhood that most in DC. If my memory serves me correctly, there is a huge green space near the Green Line stop that is also accessible to the Beltway.

The key is to place it near a Metro stop. The Metro stop near RFK is still a decent hike. However, if it is not near a Metro stop nobody will go because traffic is so terrible.

Just put it somewhere close to a Metro line. NOBODY likes dealing with the Beltway, even on good days.

I found a place to live based on not having to drive on the bad roads to and from work. I'm only 10 minutes away, commuting was the number one concern. The Metro looks easy to use and safe, I'm also close to a station.

Amazing that the place all of our state reps join together to solve the countries problems has so many of them to witness up close while they are there.

Don't drink the water out of a drinking fountain within the District. It has been labled "unsafe" for years. Also, be sure to check out the following bars:

1) Cafe Citron
2) Madam's Organ
3) The Third Edition (visit the tiki bar)

I also recommend Harry's Saloon for a quick lunch--near the FBI building. If you go, say hi to Chuck!

Here is an interesting article I received via SoccerAmerica today regarding DC United and their stadium options. Quite frankly, I think they are in a no win situation out in DC and think there would be a good chance of them moving.

Washington, DC is messed up and it takes an Act of Congress to get anything done--most of the time quite literally. The public drinking water is unsafe, you are crazy to go into some areas in the middle of the day and RFK is a downright terrible stadium. It also looks like some of the crowds and been very light as of late--for example their last home match against the Portland Timbers.

In my opinion, it is time for DC United to move!