Volkswagen is proud to be the Presenting Partner of D.C. United. As a charter member of MLS, D.C. United first stepped onto the pitch in 1996, and the team from the Nation's Capital quickly set the standard for excellence in the league, on the field and in the stands. In its short, eight-year history, D.C. United has earned more domestic and international honors than any other American side, battled against some of the world's most famous clubs, and built a fiercely loyal and dedicated fan base that understands and appreciates world-class soccer.