MLS D.C. United

Volkswagen and Former D.C. United Captain John Harkes Team up for D.C. Auto Show

Published on February 3, 2009 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (February 3, 2009) - D.C. United announced today that former midfielder John Harkes will join United presenting sponsor Volkswagen at the Washington Auto Show. Harkes will sign autographs on Saturday, February 7 from 12-1:30 p.m. by the Volkswagen display. The 1996 MLS Cup Trophy will also be on display at the event held at the Washington Convention Center.

A member of D.C. United from 1996-1998, Harkes was a central figure in some of the club's most successful years. He played a significant role in the club's back-to-back championships in 1996 and 1997, represented United twice in the All-Star game (1997-1998), and helped lead the team to one U.S. Open Cup championship (1996), one Supporters' Shield (1997) and the 1998 CONCACAF Champions' Cup and InterAmerican Cup. In total, he made 83 regular season appearances for the Black-and-Red, starting 80 times while notching 14 goals and 23 assists. In postseason play, Harkes started in all 17 games he appeared in and contributed six assists in his three years with D.C. United.

Tickets to the Auto Show are available online at www.washingtonautoshow.com. Further information is available on the website and by calling (866) WASH-AUTO or (202) 237-7200.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg, Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, CC, Tiguan, Touareg 2 and Routan through approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.

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