09/10/2007 5:21PM

Details set for Fourth Annual United Awards Reception

D.C. United Media Relations

Washington, D.C. (September 10, 2007) - D.C. United today announced details for the Fourth Annual United Awards Reception, presented by United Banks and supported by Verizon. The event will be held Monday October 22 in the Atrium Ballroom of the Ronald Reagan Building and will benefit United for D.C., the 501©3 charity arm of D.C. United. Registration for the reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a cocktail reception. The awards presentation to honor United's 2007 team awards winners will begin at 8 p.m. Attire is business casual to cocktail attire. Tickets are now available at www.unitedfordc.org and by calling D.C. United at 202-587-5000.

"The Annual Awards Reception provides a great opportunity for fans to mix and mingle with their favorite D.C. United players," said Stephen Zack, D.C. United Executive Vice President and President of the United for D.C. Board of Directors. "Together, we'll celebrate the accomplishments of the 2007 team and prepare for what we hope will be an exciting playoff run, culminating in a fifth MLS Cup title before our fans at RFK Stadium."

Sponsorship packages remain available at the presenting ($3,000) and supporting ($1,500) level. The United Awards Reception is open to the public, with tickets available for $100.00. Sponsorship packages include recognition in all press releases, website articles, E-newsletter blasts, logo placement on banners and programs for the event and one set of five invitations to the reception.

Enjoy an evening with your favorite players and help them celebrate their accomplishments on and off the field at this year's event. The 2007-team awards will include, the Coaches' Award, Defender of the Year and Most Valuable Player, among others. The United Awards Reception will also recognize United for D.C.'s activities throughout Washington D.C. All proceeds from the event benefit United for D.C. and help carry out its mission to create and support programs to advance the opportunities of the economically, physically and mentally disadvantaged youth of the greater Washington D.C. area.

In its fifth year of existence, United for D.C. has further established itself as one of the most creative and efficient foundations in Washington, DC. Through three primary initiatives, the organization touches countless lives. United Soccer Club, an after-school program created at the request of underserved local residents and funded wholly by the foundation, provides an organized outlet for children at three different locations twice a week. The Kicks for Kids program will bring more than 10,000 underprivileged children to watch United play this season alone. United Reads, currently presented in six DC elementary schools, distributed nearly 8,000 books during player visits to each classroom throughout the spring with an even greater number slated for this fall. For more information on these programs or how fans can contribute time or money to these worthy causes, please contact United for D.C. Program Manager Sara Peterson (202-587-5434 or speterson@dcunited.com ).