D.C. United honored a familiar voice in D.C.-area soccer and maybe even your commute 鈥� WTOP’s former sports director Dave Johnson.
In Saturday’s home opener against the New England Revolution, the team honored Johnson by naming Audi Field’s broadcast booth “The Dave Johnson Broadcast Booth.”
The team鈥檚 president of business operations Danita Johnson said Johnson has been a 鈥渃ornerstone鈥� of the D.C. United community from its beginning in 1996.
鈥淗is iconic voice has narrated this club鈥檚 history from RFK Stadium and four MLS Cups, all the way to Audi Field, our soccer-specific stadium that opened in 2018,鈥� .
He called play-by-play on TV for 27 years and became the radio voice for the club last year.
Johnson, who left WTOP amid voluntary buyouts in 2022, said he was overwhelmed by the kindness and love he received.
“I grew up going to Washington Diplomats games at RFK,” Johnson said. “Soccer is a unifying force and to be a part of a team 鈥� D.C. United 鈥� with unity in its name. It’s really been a dream come true.”
Johnson said the real joy of being behind the mic is the “ability to connect” with fans and supporters. His signature call, “It’s in the net!” has been synonymous with D.C. United, the team said.
Dave Johnson. D.C. United legend. 🎙️🖤❤️
Today, we are proud to unveil the 鈥淭he Dave Johnson Broadcast Booth鈥� 👏
鈥� D.C. United (@dcunited)
WTOP’s Neal Augenstein contributed to this report.聽
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