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D.C. United to host Eastern Conference Final

October 29, 2006 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (October 29, 2006) - With a 2-1 aggregate goal victory over the New York Red Bulls, D.C. United has earned the right to host the 2006 Eastern Conference Final. The Black-and-Red will face off against the New England Revolution on Sunday, November 5 at 4 p.m. in a game that will be broadcast live on espn2. United's 'Blackout' will continue and fans are encouraged to wear black to Sunday's game. Tickets for the match are on sale now and may be purchased by calling D.C. United at 202-587-5000 or by logging on to dcunited.com.

Sunday's contest will be a rematch of one of the best games in Major League Soccer history - the 2004 Eastern Conference Final, when D.C met New England at RFK Stadium. After the two teams played to a 3-3 draw in regulation, United topped New England on penalty kicks and went on to capture its fourth MLS Cup championship. United is 3-0 all-time against the Revolution in the MLS Cup playoffs. Prior to 2004, the Black-and-Red beat New England 4-1 and 1-1 (4-3 PK) in a best-of-three series in 1997. D.C. went on to win its second MLS Cup championship that year.

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