Mike Finger and his wife of 50 years, Mary, were among the thousands of D.C. United supporters who had stood by the MLS team through the years while hopes for a new soccer stadium rose and fell.
They had been season ticket holders since the inaugural 1996 season, watching from the 200 level behind the team benches at creaky RFK Stadium.
And when the long-awaited day finally arrived for Audi Field’s grand opening July 14, the Arlington couple found their seats in section 127.
The day after the 3-1 victory over Vancouver, Mike was at home watching the World Cup final when he wrote a customary email to family members about United’s performance.