MLS D.C. United

D.C. United and Leidos Partner to Commit up to $20,000 to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Published on August 21, 2021 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


WASHINGTON, DC - D.C. United and Leidos have announced that they have teamed-up to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (National MS Society) via a club-driven "It's in the Net!" fundraiser supporting legendary D.C. United and DC-area sportscaster, Dave Johnson and the nearly one million people in the United States living with MS.

Beginning on Saturday, August 21 with D.C. United's match against Atlanta United and lasting through October 30 when the Black-and-Red host Columbus Crew SC, United and Leidos will contribute $1,000 when Johnson celebrates a goal scored by the club on-air with his famous line, "It's in the Net!" up to $20,000.

"Dave is more than just the voice of our club, his influence and commitment to building community for D.C. United supporters - new and old - is second to none," said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for D.C. United. "We're proud to be able to support him and a cause that is so near and dear to him."

"My mother lost her battle with Multiple Sclerosis, but with the support of the likes of Leidos and D.C. United, I and millions of others are going to kick MS," said Dave Johnson. "As United Head Coach Hernán Losada preaches, "Vamos Por Más," we will continue to go for more until we win."

Johnson, who has called D.C. United matches since Major League Soccer's inception in 1996, shared his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis in October 2019. He has long been a leader and vocal ambassador for the National MS Society and is registered for the Bike MS: Nation's Capital fundraising effort that is set to take place on August 29.

"Leidos is honored to partner with legendary sportscaster Dave Johnson and D.C United in the fight against MS," said Melissa Dueñas, Leidos senior vice president. "With Dave leading the way we hope to further groundbreaking research to find a cure."

To join D.C. United and Leidos in our support of Dave Johnson and the National MS Society you can visit his fundraising page here.

You can watch all D.C. United matches live in English on NBC Sports Washington and www.dcunited.com and in Spanish on TeleXitos.

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