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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
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Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS) is a men's professional soccer league sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation, which represents the sport's highest level in the United States. The league comprises 29 teams—26 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada ...
(MLS) team D.C. United
D.C. United is a professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. that competes in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer, the top tier of American soccer. Domestically, the club has won four MLS Cups (league championships), four Suppo ...
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 ( es, link=no, Ciudad de México, ; abbr.: CDMX; Nahuatl: ''Altepetl Mexico'') is the capital and largest city of Mexico, and the most populous city in North America. One of the world's alpha cities, it is located in the Valley o ...
for the fiercely contested CONCACAF
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football,, ; french: Confédération de football d'Amérique du Nord, d'Amérique centrale et des Caraïbes, . Dutch uses the English name. abbreviated as CONCACAF ( ; typese ...
World Cup qualifying match between the U.S. national team and the Mexico national team in Estadio Azteca.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) represents the United States in men's international soccer competitions. The team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and is a member of FIFA and CONCACAF.
The U.S. team ha ...
, the Screaming Eagles provided financial support and assisted in organizing an outdoor World Cup viewing - known as "Soccer in the Circle" - in Dupont Circle, 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
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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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{{D.C. United Major League Soccer fan clubs D.C. United 1995 establishments in Washington, D.C.