april 2nd 2006 - cherry blossoms / DC United home opener with Rye

sunday was peak tourist day thanks to the cherry blossoms, but relief was to be found at RFK stadium where DC United took on the New York Red Bulls (ha!) in their 2006 MLS season opener.

girl in blossom dress dances near a blossoming tree in the garden next to the Sackler gallery.
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some serious posing under a blossoming tree in the garden next to the Sackler gallery.
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DC United fans arrive at Stadium-Armory metro station for the 2006 season opener
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The Barra Brava showing their colors on opening day at RFK.
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Rye's first DC United game (Alexi's 87th)
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Rye didn't appreciate his first DC United goal experience... though he seemed to get somewhat acclimatised as the second half progressed
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Anne focusses on the game while Teresa restrains Rye from running onto the field. little hooligan.
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Hooligan? Me??
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bald hooligans united watching DC United.
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Rye and I plot our post-game hooligan tactics.
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james calder

april 2nd 2006 - cherry blossoms / DC United home opener with Rye