(NEW YORK, N.Y. / WASHINGTON, D.C) – Major League Soccer All-Star week will officially commence on Saturday, July 15 in Washington, D.C. with the MLS All-Star Soccer Celebration Presented by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.

To celebrate the kickoff of MLS All-Star, a press event will take place on Wednesday, July 12 at Audi Field, home of hosting MLS club, D.C. United.

In attendance will be Mayor Muriel Bowser, D.C. United President of Business Operations Danita Johnson, D.C. United CEO and Co-Chairman Jason Levien, Destination DC President and CEO Elliott L. Ferguson II, Events DC President and CEO Angie M. Gates and Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager & CEO Randy Clarke.
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WHAT:
To celebrate the kickoff of 2023 MLS All-Star in Washington, D.C., media are invited to attend the ceremonial media event featuring executives from D.C. United and dignitaries from surrounding local organizations. Following the photo, each executive will deliver their respective remarks followed by Q&A. Additional interviews with each honorable guest will also be available following the Q&A.

WHO: 
Mayor Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia
Danita Johnson, D.C. United President of Business Operations
Jason Levien, D.C. United CEO and Co-Chairman
Elliott L. Ferguson, II, Destination DC President and CEO
Angie M. Gates, Events DC President and CEO
Randy Clarke, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager & CEO

WHEN:
Wednesday, July 12  
10:30 – 11:00 AM: Media Check-in
11:05 – 11:10 AM: Introductory Welcome
11:10 – 11:15 AM: Group Dignitaries Photo
11:15 – 11:30 AM: Dignitaries Remarks
11:30 – 11:40 AM: Media Q&A
11:40 – 11:50 AM: Individual Interview Availability
11:50 – 12:00 PM: Event Concludes
 
WHERE:
Heineken Rooftop, Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024
 
PARKING:
Street parking is available on all roads along the perimeter of Audi Field.