As part of its 25th season celebration, Major League Soccer is shining a light on where it all began: the league's inaugural match on April 6, 1996.
MLS is activating across its platforms throughout the day on Monday with a suite of throwback content, inviting clubs, players, and fans alike to come together to relive some of their favorite memories of the sport.
MLS will be airing the April 6, 1996 match featuring DC United vs. San Jose Clash on the league's Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter channels. Following the inaugural broadcast, the action will shift to ESPN2 where an 8 hour marathon of classic MLS games will air from 5 p.