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The Screaming Eagles are a supporters club of the
United States national soccer teams
The group was founded in 1995 by Matt Mathai, and in 2004 it incorporated as a registered 501(c) (4) non profit organization. The Screaming Eagles are one of the most widely known MLS supporters clubs,Real Salt Lake blog article citing Screaming Eagles as "impressive" example of MLS fan culture 4/20/10
and are commonly known for the songs and chants that they perform during games. According to the Screaming Eagles website, the group has over 1,000 active members. In addition to providing home game support for United, the Screaming Eagles are also known for bringing supporters to away matches. Over their history, the group has organized road trips to every MLS city for D.C. United road matches. Additionally, the group has run a road trip every four years to
Club announcement of 2005 Mexico City trip, referencing 2001 trip
The Screaming Eagles have hosted tailgates prior to most home games through United's history. During the 20+ years that D.C. United played at RFK Stadium, tailgates were held in the stadium's Lot 8. The However, the group has not announced if tailgates will continue at Audi Field. Screaming Eagles also provide members with soccer-related activities, including viewing parties, the SE Football Club, member get-togethers, and events with D.C. United players.
During D.C. United's time at RFK, the most ardent supporters among SE members gathered in "The Nest" in Sections 132, 133 and 134, and "The Perch" in Sections 230, 231, and 232. Often spotted on television, "The Nest" and "The Perch" rolled with the cheers of excited Screaming Eagles members, keeping the spirits of the team and fellow supporters high regardless of the score. In the new stadium at Audi Field, the Supporters' Section has moved to the North Stands, and the Screaming Eagles have relocated "The Perch" to a section of sideline supporters' rows.
Off the field, the Screaming Eagles place a high value on community outreach work. Over the years, they have worked with several charitable causes including Mike Petke's ''Kick the Violence Foundation'', The ''Eddie Pope Foundation'', ''DC SCORES'', and ''Kuykenstrong'', In 2018, the organization announced a partnership with local nonprofit organizatio
DC SCORES
DC SCORES supports kids in need in D.C. communities through after-school soccer programs, lessons in writing and performing poetry, and neighborhood community service activities. DC SCORES is also the official community partner of D.C. United. On June 12, 2010, as part of its commitment to supporting the
This event culminated with several thousand attendees viewing the United States' match against England in the
national,Transcript and audio from NPR story on Soccer in the Circle
and international
media coverage. Membership in the Screaming Eagles is open to anyone who would like to support D.C. United and promote soccer. Violence, racism, sexism, and homophobia are not tolerated and are grounds for expulsion from the club.
Screaming Eagles
{{D.C. United Major League Soccer fan clubs D.C. United 1995 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional Association football, soccer league in North America and the highest level of the United States soccer league system. It comprises 30 teams, with 27 in the United States and 3 in Canada, and is sanc ...
(MLS) team D.C. United and of thUnited States national soccer teams
The group was founded in 1995 by Matt Mathai, and in 2004 it incorporated as a registered 501(c) (4) non profit organization. The Screaming Eagles are one of the most widely known MLS supporters clubs,Real Salt Lake blog article citing Screaming Eagles as "impressive" example of MLS fan culture 4/20/10
and are commonly known for the songs and chants that they perform during games. According to the Screaming Eagles website, the group has over 1,000 active members. In addition to providing home game support for United, the Screaming Eagles are also known for bringing supporters to away matches. Over their history, the group has organized road trips to every MLS city for D.C. United road matches. Additionally, the group has run a road trip every four years to
Mexico City
Mexico City is the capital city, capital and List of cities in Mexico, largest city of Mexico, as well as the List of North American cities by population, most populous city in North America. It is one of the most important cultural and finan ...
for the fiercely contested CONCACAF
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World Cup qualifying match between the U.S. national team and the Mexico national team in Estadio Azteca
Estadio Azteca () (officially known as Estadio Banorte for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium located in Coyoacán, Mexico City. It is the official home of football team Club América, as well as the Mexico national team. The stadium ...
.Club announcement of 2009 Mexico City tripClub announcement of 2005 Mexico City trip, referencing 2001 trip
The Screaming Eagles have hosted tailgates prior to most home games through United's history. During the 20+ years that D.C. United played at RFK Stadium, tailgates were held in the stadium's Lot 8. The However, the group has not announced if tailgates will continue at Audi Field. Screaming Eagles also provide members with soccer-related activities, including viewing parties, the SE Football Club, member get-togethers, and events with D.C. United players.
During D.C. United's time at RFK, the most ardent supporters among SE members gathered in "The Nest" in Sections 132, 133 and 134, and "The Perch" in Sections 230, 231, and 232. Often spotted on television, "The Nest" and "The Perch" rolled with the cheers of excited Screaming Eagles members, keeping the spirits of the team and fellow supporters high regardless of the score. In the new stadium at Audi Field, the Supporters' Section has moved to the North Stands, and the Screaming Eagles have relocated "The Perch" to a section of sideline supporters' rows.
Off the field, the Screaming Eagles place a high value on community outreach work. Over the years, they have worked with several charitable causes including Mike Petke's ''Kick the Violence Foundation'', The ''Eddie Pope Foundation'', ''DC SCORES'', and ''Kuykenstrong'', In 2018, the organization announced a partnership with local nonprofit organizatioDC SCORES
DC SCORES supports kids in need in D.C. communities through after-school soccer programs, lessons in writing and performing poetry, and neighborhood community service activities. DC SCORES is also the official community partner of D.C. United. On June 12, 2010, as part of its commitment to supporting the
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team (USMNT), officially recognized as USA by FIFA, represents the United States in men's international Association football, soccer. The team is governed by the United States Soccer Federation, which is ...
, the Screaming Eagles provided financial support and assisted in organizing an outdoor World Cup viewing - known as "Soccer in the Circle" - in Dupont Circle
Dupont Circle is a historic roundabout park and Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., neighborhood of Washington, D.C., located in Northwest (Washington, D.C.), Northwest D.C. The Dupont Circle neighborhood is bounded approximately by 16th St ...
, Washington, D.C.NBCWashington.com article quoting club president on organizing plansThis event culminated with several thousand attendees viewing the United States' match against England in the
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for List of men's national association football teams, men's national Association football, football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. ...
and received extensive local,Washington Post article on Soccer in the Circle 6/13/10national,Transcript and audio from NPR story on Soccer in the Circle
and international
media coverage. Membership in the Screaming Eagles is open to anyone who would like to support D.C. United and promote soccer. Violence, racism, sexism, and homophobia are not tolerated and are grounds for expulsion from the club.
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