WASHINGTON (Nov. 18th, 2015) – D.C. United and Wells Fargo are proud to announce the donation of $6,900 through the Saves for United Soccer Club program launched in July. The collaboration has turned the standout performances of Black-and-Red goalkeepers into benefits for the United Soccer Club program, helping fund equipment, transportation, food and drink costs for more than 2,000 children across the District of Columbia.
“Wells Fargo is committed to improving lives and strengthening communities,” said Mike Golden, Wells Fargo President in Greater Washington, D.C. “Saves for United Soccer Club is an example of that commitment. We’re happy to have been able to donate $6,900 through this program this season, thanks to the efforts of the D.C. United goalkeepers, to help children learn important life skills and create a healthy lifestyle.”
The program launched in resounding fashion, as Andrew Dykstra recorded a combined 12 saves in consecutive come-from-behind victories over the Philadelphia Union and Real Salt Lake. Bill Hamid then delivered multiple standout performances over the season’s home stretch, including the regular season and the Audi 2015 MLS Cup Playoffs. He recorded a career high-matching eight saves in D.C. United’s 1-0 win at Montreal in August and in the first leg of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Red Bulls on Nov. 1. Hamid was recently announced as a finalist for the Allstate 2015 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.
For each save, Wells Fargo committed to donate $100 to United Soccer Club. The number of saves was been tracked live on dcunited.com, with updated totals announced on the team’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts after each match.
As the official bank of Major League Soccer and presenting sponsor for the league’s annual MLS WORKS Community MVP Contest, Wells Fargo’s sponsorship of D.C. United (its second MLS team deal) continues the company’s focus on developing relationships with soccer fans across the country.
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