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Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2010) - D.C. United announced today the club will play an international friendly against Scottish Premier League side Rangers F.C. on July 24 at RFK Stadium. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

“Glasgow Rangers are one of the world’s most storied clubs and it’s an honor for D.C. United to compete against them,” said United President and CEO Kevin Payne. “Rangers fans are famous for their loyalty and passion, and we look forward to welcoming them to RFK Stadium this summer. This match provides even further added value to our season ticket members and continues our long tradition of testing ourselves against the world’s best clubs.”

Tickets for this match are available as part of season ticket membership and half season plan B as Special Game D. Individual game tickets will go on sale at a later date for $30 at the Spectator level, $40 at Premium level, $50 at VIP level and $60 at the Mezzanine level. Groups of 15 or more can purchase at discounted prices of $25 for Spectator level, $30 for Premium, $40 for VIP and $50 for Mezzanine level.

On April 25 Rangers defeated Hibernian 1-0 to secure the 2010 Scottish Premier League title, the club’s second consecutive league championship. For the past two seasons Rangers have outlasted Old Firm rivals Celtic to win the title, keeping the trophy at Ibrox Stadium. The Glasgow side includes Scottish Premier League all-time leading scorer, Kris Boyd, who is leading the league in scoring again this campaign. Rangers defender David Weir was recently named 2010 SPL Player of the Year, while Walter Smith was named Manager of the Year. Their roster also boasts U.S. internationals Maurice Edu and DaMarcus Beasley.

Founded in 1872, Rangers have enjoyed unparalleled domestic success. The club has won an astounding 53 league titles, more than any other team in the world. ‘Gers also count 33 Scottish Cup wins and 26 Scottish League Cups to their historic name. Aside from their domestic success, Rangers won the 1972 European Cup Winners Cup, while being runners-up twice (1961 and 1967) and 2008 runners-up in the UEFA Cup.

http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2010/04/dc-united-set-to-host-rangers-fc-in-international-friendly

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Dang! Hopefully, the Gers can play at the Cowboy Stadium someday or in the future. I can't afford going to Massachusetts nor to DC, so I will just vicariously live through some of y'all being there.

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thats better news than playing the unwashed cnuts in bhoston

Agreed but I cannot afford to go to this game, so I guess fans like me lose out again. sad.gif

Agreed, csta. I'd love to see the Gers over here, but this has sadly become a no win situation. :(

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Official comment on this and other things from the Gers.

RANGERS have confirmed that they are exploring pre-season matches in the USA this summer including an Old Firm game in Boston but have reacted to an inflammatory article in today's Boston Globe.

Chief Executive Martin Bain has indicated that the Light Blues are close to agreeing a fixture with MLS outfit DC United in Washington and there is a possibility of a game in Dallas as well as the match with Celtic.

However, he insists that the Glasgow derby on US soil is far from agreed yet.

The chief executive also intimated that Rangers will be taking the Boston Globe to task over an article today which, among other topics, implied that the 1971 Ibrox Disaster was as a result of fan tensions.

Martin Bain said: "Rangers Football Club has explored in recent weeks the possibility of an Old Firm fixture in Boston, a match against DC United in Washington and a further possible fixture in Dallas.

"The game against DC United whilst being agreed in principle is however subject to other arrangements being put in place.

"In relation to the match against Celtic, the Club is far from having anything confirmed and while we have received an extremely positive letter from the Mayor of Boston looking forward to our visit to the City, this is somewhat premature as we are still considering other pre-season options.

"It is extremely disappointing that comments in the Boston Globe do not reflect the Mayor of Boston's invitation letter to the Club. Rangers fans can be assured that the reference in this article to the Ibrox Disaster in particular, which is both inaccurate and offensive, will be taken up with the newspaper in question by the Club."

http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20100428/gers-explore-usa-tour_2254024_2038006

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Official comment on this and other things from the Gers.

RANGERS have confirmed that they are exploring pre-season matches in the USA this summer including an Old Firm game in Boston but have reacted to an inflammatory article in today's Boston Globe.

Chief Executive Martin Bain has indicated that the Light Blues are close to agreeing a fixture with MLS outfit DC United in Washington and there is a possibility of a game in Dallas as well as the match with Celtic.

However, he insists that the Glasgow derby on US soil is far from agreed yet.

The chief executive also intimated that Rangers will be taking the Boston Globe to task over an article today which, among other topics, implied that the 1971 Ibrox Disaster was as a result of fan tensions.

Martin Bain said: "Rangers Football Club has explored in recent weeks the possibility of an Old Firm fixture in Boston, a match against DC United in Washington and a further possible fixture in Dallas.

"The game against DC United whilst being agreed in principle is however subject to other arrangements being put in place.

"In relation to the match against Celtic, the Club is far from having anything confirmed and while we have received an extremely positive letter from the Mayor of Boston looking forward to our visit to the City, this is somewhat premature as we are still considering other pre-season options.

"It is extremely disappointing that comments in the Boston Globe do not reflect the Mayor of Boston's invitation letter to the Club. Rangers fans can be assured that the reference in this article to the Ibrox Disaster in particular, which is both inaccurate and offensive, will be taken up with the newspaper in question by the Club."

http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20100428/gers-explore-usa-tour_2254024_2038006

Tell the Mayor to fuck off and please dont sell us out, Bain!

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Washington, D.C. (April 28, 2010) - D.C. United announced today the club will play an international friendly against Scottish Premier League side Rangers F.C. on July 24 at RFK Stadium. It will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

“Glasgow Rangers are one of the world’s most storied clubs and it’s an honor for D.C. United to compete against them,” said United President and CEO Kevin Payne. “Rangers fans are famous for their loyalty and passion, and we look forward to welcoming them to RFK Stadium this summer. This match provides even further added value to our season ticket members and continues our long tradition of testing ourselves against the world’s best clubs.”

Tickets for this match are available as part of season ticket membership and half season plan B as Special Game D. Individual game tickets will go on sale at a later date for $30 at the Spectator level, $40 at Premium level, $50 at VIP level and $60 at the Mezzanine level. Groups of 15 or more can purchase at discounted prices of $25 for Spectator level, $30 for Premium, $40 for VIP and $50 for Mezzanine level.

On April 25 Rangers defeated Hibernian 1-0 to secure the 2010 Scottish Premier League title, the club’s second consecutive league championship. For the past two seasons Rangers have outlasted Old Firm rivals Celtic to win the title, keeping the trophy at Ibrox Stadium. The Glasgow side includes Scottish Premier League all-time leading scorer, Kris Boyd, who is leading the league in scoring again this campaign. Rangers defender David Weir was recently named 2010 SPL Player of the Year, while Walter Smith was named Manager of the Year. Their roster also boasts U.S. internationals Maurice Edu and DaMarcus Beasley.

Founded in 1872, Rangers have enjoyed unparalleled domestic success. The club has won an astounding 53 league titles, more than any other team in the world. ‘Gers also count 33 Scottish Cup wins and 26 Scottish League Cups to their historic name. Aside from their domestic success, Rangers won the 1972 European Cup Winners Cup, while being runners-up twice (1961 and 1967) and 2008 runners-up in the UEFA Cup.

http://www.dcunited.com/press-release/2010/04/dc-united-set-to-host-rangers-fc-in-international-friendly

Well at least we know where we are welcomed

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Official comment on this and other things from the Gers.

RANGERS have confirmed that they are exploring pre-season matches in the USA this summer including an Old Firm game in Boston but have reacted to an inflammatory article in today's Boston Globe.

Chief Executive Martin Bain has indicated that the Light Blues are close to agreeing a fixture with MLS outfit DC United in Washington and there is a possibility of a game in Dallas as well as the match with Celtic.

However, he insists that the Glasgow derby on US soil is far from agreed yet.

The chief executive also intimated that Rangers will be taking the Boston Globe to task over an article today which, among other topics, implied that the 1971 Ibrox Disaster was as a result of fan tensions.

Martin Bain said: "Rangers Football Club has explored in recent weeks the possibility of an Old Firm fixture in Boston, a match against DC United in Washington and a further possible fixture in Dallas.

"The game against DC United whilst being agreed in principle is however subject to other arrangements being put in place.

"In relation to the match against Celtic, the Club is far from having anything confirmed and while we have received an extremely positive letter from the Mayor of Boston looking forward to our visit to the City, this is somewhat premature as we are still considering other pre-season options.

"It is extremely disappointing that comments in the Boston Globe do not reflect the Mayor of Boston's invitation letter to the Club. Rangers fans can be assured that the reference in this article to the Ibrox Disaster in particular, which is both inaccurate and offensive, will be taken up with the newspaper in question by the Club."

http://www.rangers.co.uk/articles/20100428/gers-explore-usa-tour_2254024_2038006

At least the club have stood up and took notice of this shite being said in the paper. FT Boston Globe :uk:

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