Bryce Harper calls game. pic.twitter.com/AqUcs0LHxV
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 17, 2018
Boom!
BRYCE HARPER WALK-OFF WINNER! #HRDERBY pic.twitter.com/oQKU3tH3CU
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 17, 2018
Cool as Bryce. pic.twitter.com/fHVcdjve0T
— MLB (@MLB) July 17, 2018
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
From a press release:
“With the hotly anticipated opening of D.C. United’s Audi Field on July 14, 2018, Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup today revealed the culinary lineup for soccer fans to enjoy on game days. The highly curated food and beverage program is a result of the joint venture between ThinkFoodGroup and Levy, a subsidiary of Compass Group USA, which was announced in April of 2017. The partnership presents an unprecedented and unrivaled powerhouse of two best-in-class companies – the culinary creativity of ThinkFoodGroup and the operational expertise of Levy and Compass, the nation’s foremost foodservice management company. (more…)
That there is a Yankees hat and pinstripes jersey. No sir. This will not stand. No sir.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser joined D.C. United, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, and other District officials to cut the ribbon on Audi Field, the new D.C. United soccer stadium at Buzzard Point in Ward 6. The 20,000-seat stadium is expected to attract one million new visitors annually and spur more than $1.6 billion in total economic activity over the life of the stadium. (more…)
Thanks to Nick for sending the latest on Wayne Rooney’s signing with D.C. United, from the corner of New Jersey SE and M Street SE (Navy Yard Metro Station.) Though he does wonder if this is “Advertising or Vandalism?” I think these things wash off, right? Anyway, definitely advertising: (more…)
From DCPL:
“The Mt Pleasant Library is hosting a special World Cup watch party for the South Korea v. Mexico match Saturday, June 23 at 11 am and will be joined by a D.C. United forward, Patrick Mullins! There will be free popsicles, games, and prizes for Summer Challenge.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
Statement from the Capitals:
“Barry Trotz informed the organization today of his decision to resign as head coach of the Washington Capitals. We are obviously disappointed by Barry’s decision, but would like to thank Barry for all his efforts the past four years and for helping bring the Stanley Cup to Washington. Barry is a man of high character and integrity and we are grateful for his leadership and for all that he has done for our franchise.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Clif Burns
From the Nationals:
“Today, the Washington Nationals announced that Theodore N. Lerner has stepped down as Managing Principal Owner of the team. His son, Mark D. Lerner, will now serve in this role. Mark has served as one of the principal owners of the Nationals since the Lerner family purchased the team in July 2006. Major League Baseball formally approved Mark as the team’s “control person” earlier today during its quarterly ownership meeting in New York City. (more…)
see interactive map here
From ABRA:
2018 FIFA World Cup Extended Hours (PDF)
“Under the 2018 World Cup Extended Hours program, 75 licensees have been approved to sell alcohol one hour earlier during the FIFA World Cup Tournament. Establishments that registered with the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) are permitted to allow the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages beginning at 7:00 a.m. daily from June 14 to July 15, 2018.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Pablo Raw
And speaking of the World Cup – get ready for 2026 too!! From MLS:
“The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America! The United Bid, which was jointly submitted by the federations of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, emerged as the winning bid after a public vote held among FIFA’s member nations on the eve of the 2018 World Cup.
Potential 2026 World Cup host cities (up to 16 cities of the 23 below will be chosen to actually host World Cup games): (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user nevermindtheend
From WMATA:
“Yesterday’s final ridership: 840,145. Wow! Highest since last year’s Women’s March.”
“RIDERSHIP: As of 5:00 p.m., over 567,000 people have taken Metrorail so far today, up more than 132K from same time yesterday.”
The #StanleyCup takes @wmata too! @PoPville pic.twitter.com/QuPtXRKpID
— Isabella Bulkeley (@iBulkeley) June 12, 2018
