D.C. United Re-Establish the D.C. United Foundation

November 16, 2022 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – D.C. United News Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – D.C. United have announced that the club have re-established its charitable foundation as the D.C. United Foundation. The D.C. United Foundation aims to provide youth in the DMV the tools necessary to soar on and off the pitch, while also seeking to level the playing field for communities by harnessing the power of sport.

“Sports have the unique ability to connect people, foster community, and impact lives in a way unlike anything else,” said Danita Johnson, President of Business Operations for D.C. United. “The re-investment in the D.C. United Foundation will help to further connect our club to the DMV community in a way that provides tangible service to our community members and leaves a lasting impact on the current and future generations of youth in the region.”

The D.C. United Foundation and the activities that fall within its oversight will be led by two guiding principles:

Pursuit of Equality: The D.C. United Foundation aspires for more equitable social and economic outcomes for members of the DMV community by working to ensure equal opportunity can become a reality for all on and off the pitch.

Economic and Social Impact: The D.C. United Foundation will use its influence to seek and achieve a better path forward for youth and communities in the DMV area by educating, advocating, and increasing access to resources, information, and opportunities for under-resourced groups.

Shanell Mosley will serve as the Executive Director of the D.C. United Foundation. A role she holds alongside her Director of Community Relations position for the club. She brings more than fourteen years of experience, including twelve years working for UNICEF USA, leading the organization’s sports partnership division. Mosley is supported by a Board of Directors, which is led by Chairman Andy Coleman, who is also a minority owner of D.C. United.

“We’ve been very intentional about how we re-established the Foundation, taking the time needed to listen to community members and groups. We’ve also spent time across our organization and within our first team coaching staff and players,” said Shanell Mosley, Executive Director of the D.C. United Foundation. “We believe that not only should it be our responsibility to make our community a better place, but we have the ability to create transformational change and positive impact for future generations to come.”

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