13 years ago, whispers of a new MLS stadium in Washington DC began to build, with the belief that within 3-5 years DC United would move out of RFK Stadium, built in 1961, into a new soccer specific stadium of its own. However, with the red tape and bureaucracy that bogs down many development efforts in our nations capital, it took a while for construction to begin, with shovels first hitting the ground this Monday.
Claiming this season to be the final season at RFK stadium, vets and homegrown players who were raised watching and respecting this stadium are hoping to give it a worthy farewell this season, kicking off with the season opener at home against Sporting Kansas City.