![D.C. United](https://www.oursportscentral.com/graphics/teams/resized/mls_dc_united19-200.png)
D.C. United Name Broadcast Booth After Legendary Broadcaster, Dave Johnson
February 24, 2024 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United have announced today the naming of Audi Field's broadcast booth to "The Dave Johnson Broadcast Booth" in honor of legendary Black-and-Red broadcast voice, Dave Johnson. Johnson has called games for D.C. United since the club's inception in 1996. At halftime of the home opener against New England on Feb. 24, Dave Johnson will be honored at midfield alongside fellow D.C. United legends. To purchase tickets to the home opener against the New England Revolution, visit dcunited.com/tickets.
"Dave Johnson has been a cornerstone of the D.C. United community since our inaugural season in 1996," Danita Johnson, D.C. United President of Business Operations, said. "I knew Dave for years even before I became president of the club and he is truly a DC sports legend through his work with D.C. United in addition to the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals. His iconic voice has narrated this club's history from RFK Stadium and four MLS Cups, all the way to Audi Field, our soccer-specific stadium that opened in 2018. More importantly, Dave Johnson has truly championed what it means to represent D.C. United. His love for this club and for the community has inspired many and it was only natural for us to rename our broadcast booth to honor the profound impact he's had on the DMV."
Johnson started his Black-and-Red career calling the first match in D.C. United history on April 6, 1996 against the San Jose Clash (now the San Jose Earthquakes). He is one of the few local broadcasters who has covered Major League Soccer since the inaugural season. Johnson's voice and iconic "it's in the net" goal call have been synonymous with D.C. United since the first ever goal scored in MLS history by forward Raul Diaz Arce in 1996. Others include the first ever goal at Audi Field in 2018 from midfielder Yamil Asad and the viral Wayne Rooney slide tackle and cross-field pass to Luciano Acosta for a 96th-minute game-winner in Aug. 2018.
Dave Johnson will be honored at midfield at halftime of the game against the New England Revolution on Saturday, Feb. 24. He will be joined by former D.C. United players Marco Etcheverry, Bill Hamid, John Harkes, Jaime Moreno, and Chris Odoi-Atsem. In addition, broadcast-call partner and former Black-and-Red defender Devon McTavish will join Johnson on the field at halftime.
For more information about D.C. United, please visit: www.dcunited.com.
• Discuss this story on the Major League Soccer message board...
Major League Soccer Stories from February 24, 2024
- San Jose Edged on Road to Open 2024 MLS Season; Home Opener Next Saturday - San Jose Earthquakes
- Sporting KC Ties Houston 1-1 - Sporting Kansas City
- FC Dallas Wins Season Opener 2-1 Against San Jose Earthquakes - FC Dallas
- Chicago Fire FC Earns Road Point with 2-2 Tie Against Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park - Chicago Fire FC
- Orlando City SC Extends Home Opener Unbeaten Streak to 10 with Scoreless Draw Against CF Montréal - Orlando City SC
- CF Montréal Draws Orlando City SC, 0-0 - Club de Foot Montreal
- D.C. United Win 3-1 Against the New England Revolution at Audi Field - D.C. United
- 10-Man Revolution Fall at D.C. United in MLS Season Opener - New England Revolution
- Philadelphia Union Finish With a Draw Versus Chicago Fire FC, 2-2 - Philadelphia Union
- Charlotte FC Grind Out Home Opener Victory Over New York City FC - Charlotte FC
- Charlotte FC Blanks NYCFC, 1-0 - New York City FC
- LAFC Sets MLS Record with Seventh Straight Season-Opening Win in 2-1 Victory over Seattle Sounders - Los Angeles FC
- Sounders FC Suffers 2-1 Road Loss to LAFC in 2024 MLS Season Opener - Seattle Sounders FC
- LA Galaxy Announce Roster Ahead of 2024 MLS Regular-Season Opener - LA Galaxy
- Columbus Crew Open Season with a Win - Columbus Crew SC
- Houston Dynamo FC Sign MF Ousmane Sylla to Professional Contract - Houston Dynamo FC
- Atlanta United Falls 1-0 at Columbus Crew - Atlanta United FC
- FC Cincinnati Open 2024 MLS Season with Afternoon Kickoff Versus Toronto FC - FC Cincinnati
- Houston Dynamo FC Announce Roster Updates for Home Opener, Powered by Shell Energy - Houston Dynamo FC
- Inter Miami CF to Visit LA Galaxy on Sunday for First Road Game of the Season - Inter Miami CF
- New York Opens 2024 Season on Road against Nashville SC on February 25 - New York Red Bulls
- MNUFC Announces Roster Ahead of 2024 Season Opener - Minnesota United FC
- Nashville SC Kicks off 2024 MLS Regular Season at GEODIS Park this Sunday - Nashville SC
- D.C. United Name Broadcast Booth After Legendary Broadcaster, Dave Johnson - D.C. United
- Minnesota United Signs Forward Loïc Mesanvi to a Short-Term Agreement - Minnesota United FC
- Toronto FC Sign Homegrown Defender Adam Pearlman - Toronto FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent D.C. United Stories
- D.C. United Win 3-1 Against Toronto FC on the Road
- D.C. United Loans Homegrown Forward Kristian Fletcher to Nottingham Forest FC
- MLS NEXT Evolves Pro Player Pathway, Announces Dates for 2024-25 Season
- D.C. United, Major League Soccer, and Continental Tire Collaborate on 11th Annual Kick Childhood Cancer Campaign
- D.C. United Sign Christian Benteke to a Contract Extension Through 2025
![Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew](https://www.oursportscentral.com/graphics/sc_400w_tag.png)
![OurSports Central](https://www.oursportscentral.com/assets/img/footer-logo-latest.png)