D.C. United Hall of Tradition
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The D.C. United
Hall of Tradition (formerly Tradition of Excellence) is an honor bestowed upon players, coaches and club management demmed by the franchise to have crucial to the club's success.
Originally known as Tradition of Excellence, the honor was created in 2003 when the club honored midfielder John Harkes
. Since 2007, six fellow players, executives and media partners have been honored by United.
The most recent inductee into the Hall of Tradition was United defender, Eddie Pope
was a member of the club during their late 1990s dynasty, which included three MLS Cup
honors, two MLS Supporter's Shields, a U.S. Open Cup
and a CONCACAF title.
, D.C. United honored the 1998 squad that won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup including the two finalists for induction into the Hall; Richie Williams
and Jeff Agoos
. Agoos
was inducted during a 2-1 playoff victory against the New England Revolution
on December 16, 2008 after winning three MLS Cup
titles during five seasons with D.C. United
.
Arce
and Dirón became the fourth and fifth players inducted in to the Hall during a halftime ceremony while D.C. United faced the Seattle Sounders
at RFK Stadium on September 12, 2009. Pope
was inducted in the Hall at halftime ceremony during a 2-1 loss against the Los Angeles Galaxy
on July 18, 2010.
, Carlos Llamosa
, John Maessner
, and Richie Williams
. On July 12, 2011 D.C. United announced that defensive midfielder Richie Williams
would be inducted into the Hall of Tradition during a match against the Portland Timbers
on August 27. Before the induction ceremony D.C. United President and CEO Kevin Payne
recognized Williams' accomplishments:
Williams played for D.C. United six of his eight seasons in Major League Soccer
. During his first five seasons with the club from 1996 until 2000 Williams took park in numerous titles, including the 1996, 1997 and 1999 MLS Cup
titles , a 1996 U.S. Open Cup
championship, 1997 and 1999 Supporters Shields, and the 1998 Champions Cup
and InterAmerican Cup
victories. Williams played a final additional season with D.C. United in 2002.
class="wikitable sortable"
Name
Type
Years
Inducted
Player
MF}}
83
14
1996–98
May 14, 2003
Player
MF}}
190
34
1996–2003
October 20, 2007
Executive
N/A
N/A
N/A
1995–98
June 29, 2008
Player
DF}}
158
7
1996–2000
October 16, 2008
Player
FW}}
68
52
1996–97, 2000–01
September 12, 2009
Broadcaster
N/A
N/A
N/A
1997–2008
September 12, 2009
Player
DF}}
143
8
1996–02
July 18, 2010
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Position
Members
DF}}
2
MF}}
2
FW}}
1
GK}}
0
class="wikitable sortable"
Nation
Members
United States
4
Bolivia
1
El Salvador
1
Uruguay
1
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
Hall of Tradition (formerly Tradition of Excellence) is an honor bestowed upon players, coaches and club management demmed by the franchise to have crucial to the club's success.
Originally known as Tradition of Excellence, the honor was created in 2003 when the club honored midfielder John Harkes
John Harkes
John Harkes is an American former soccer player. Harkes was the first American ever to play in the English Premier League, and the second American to score at Wembley Stadium. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He appeared in two FIFA World Cup tournaments, and won two MLS Cup...
. Since 2007, six fellow players, executives and media partners have been honored by United.
The most recent inductee into the Hall of Tradition was United defender, Eddie Pope
Eddie Pope
George Edward Pope is a retired American soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and spent eleven years as a defender for the United States national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:Born in Greensboro, he attended Southwest Guilford...
was a member of the club during their late 1990s dynasty, which included three MLS Cup
MLS Cup
The MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
honors, two MLS Supporter's Shields, a U.S. Open Cup
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
The Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup is a knockout tournament in American soccer. The tournament is the oldest ongoing American soccer competition and is presently open to all United States Soccer Federation affiliated teams, from amateur adult club teams to the professional clubs of Major League...
and a CONCACAF title.
Induction ceremony
On September 13, 2008 at halftime during a match against FC DallasFC Dallas
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada...
, D.C. United honored the 1998 squad that won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup including the two finalists for induction into the Hall; Richie Williams
Richie Williams
Richie Williams is an American former professional soccer player and coach.Known for his diminutive height and his dogged tackling, Williams spent the vast majority of his playing career in the United States, playing one season in the National Professional Soccer League, two in USISL, two in the...
and Jeff Agoos
Jeff Agoos
Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Agoos is a retired American soccer defender, and one of the all-time appearance leaders for the United States national team....
. Agoos
Jeff Agoos
Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Agoos is a retired American soccer defender, and one of the all-time appearance leaders for the United States national team....
was inducted during a 2-1 playoff victory against the New England Revolution
New England Revolution
The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada...
on December 16, 2008 after winning three MLS Cup
MLS Cup
The MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
titles during five seasons with D.C. United
D.C. United
D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
.
Arce
Raúl Díaz Arce
Raúl Díaz Arce is a retired Salvadoran football player.He is El Salvador's second most prolific goal scorer behind Jorge "Mágico" González, with 39 goals in just 68 appearances.-Early career:...
and Dirón became the fourth and fifth players inducted in to the Hall during a halftime ceremony while D.C. United faced the Seattle Sounders
Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is an American professional soccer club based in Seattle, Washington. The club competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Sounders FC was established in November 2007 as a MLS expansion team, making it the 15th team in...
at RFK Stadium on September 12, 2009. Pope
Eddie Pope
George Edward Pope is a retired American soccer player who last played for Real Salt Lake of Major League Soccer and spent eleven years as a defender for the United States national team. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.-Youth:Born in Greensboro, he attended Southwest Guilford...
was inducted in the Hall at halftime ceremony during a 2-1 loss against the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
on July 18, 2010.
2011 induction ceremony
On June 13, 2011 D.C. United announced for nominees for the 2011 Hall of Tradition induction ceremony, including Roy LassiterRoy Lassiter
Roy Lassiter is a retired American soccer striker, and Major League Soccer's record holder for goals scored in a season, with 27 in 1996.-Early life:...
, Carlos Llamosa
Carlos Llamosa
Carlos Llamosa is a Colombian American soccer defender who last played for Chivas USA of Major League Soccer....
, John Maessner
John Maessner
John Maessner who spent six seasons in Major League Soccer, two in France, two in USISL, two in the National Professional Soccer League and one in Germany. He is currently the Director of Youth Development for D.C. United.-Youth:Maessner was a 1987 Parade Magazine High School All American soccer...
, and Richie Williams
Richie Williams
Richie Williams is an American former professional soccer player and coach.Known for his diminutive height and his dogged tackling, Williams spent the vast majority of his playing career in the United States, playing one season in the National Professional Soccer League, two in USISL, two in the...
. On July 12, 2011 D.C. United announced that defensive midfielder Richie Williams
Richie Williams
Richie Williams is an American former professional soccer player and coach.Known for his diminutive height and his dogged tackling, Williams spent the vast majority of his playing career in the United States, playing one season in the National Professional Soccer League, two in USISL, two in the...
would be inducted into the Hall of Tradition during a match against the Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers
Portland Timbers may refer to any of four distinct professional soccer teams:*Portland Timbers, a Major League Soccer expansion team that began playing in 2011....
on August 27. Before the induction ceremony D.C. United President and CEO Kevin Payne
Kevin Payne (soccer)
Kevin J. Payne , is a U.S. soccer executive. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of D.C. United, Chairman of the Technical Committee and board member for the U.S. Soccer Federation, Vice Chairman of the U.S...
recognized Williams' accomplishments:
Williams played for D.C. United six of his eight seasons in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
. During his first five seasons with the club from 1996 until 2000 Williams took park in numerous titles, including the 1996, 1997 and 1999 MLS Cup
MLS Cup
The MLS Cup is the championship match of Major League Soccer, the highest tier of professional soccer in the United States and Canada. As the final match of the MLS Cup playoffs, the winner is crowned the season champion in the same manner as other North American sports leagues...
titles , a 1996 U.S. Open Cup
1996 U.S. Open Cup
- First Round :* El Paso Patriots 3-0 RWB Adria * Carolina Dynamo 5-0 Mo's Sport Shop * Fort Myers Manatees 6-0 St...
championship, 1997 and 1999 Supporters Shields, and the 1998 Champions Cup
CONCACAF Champions League
The CONCACAF Champions League is the annual international club football championship for teams from the CONCACAF region ....
and InterAmerican Cup
Copa Interamericana
Copa Interamericana was a football trophy contested between the champions of CONMEBOL's Copa Libertadores de América and the winners of CONCACAF's Champions' Cup...
victories. Williams played a final additional season with D.C. United in 2002.
List of members
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Players only.{
Members by nationality
{ United States Bolivia El Salvador Uruguay See Also
- D.C. UnitedD.C. UnitedD.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the...
- All-time D.C. United rosterAll-time D.C. United rosterThis list comprises all players who have participated in at least one league match for D.C. United since the team's first Major League Soccer season in 1996. Players who were on the roster but never played in an MLS game are not listed.-Players:...
- History of D.C. UnitedHistory of D.C. UnitedThe History of D.C. United spans 17 years from 1995 to 2011 from Major League Soccer granting an MLS franchise in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The club has spent their entire history playing in RFK Stadium located in the city's seventh ward near the Eastland Gardens neighborhood and D.C...
- List of D.C. United managers
External Links
- Hall of Tradition page (D.C. United official website)
- Hall of Tradition Protocol page (D.C. United official website)
- Eddie Pope Tribute on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
- Richie Williams induction ceremony on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....