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Article: RFK game should be less rowdy.(Sports)(Soccer)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- April 24, 1999
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RFK Stadium officials are confident that the problems at D.C. United's home opener last Saturday will be solved tonight when United plays host to the New England Revolution.
Last week's game was plagued by long parking and ticket lines, fights that erupted because of a lack of security, and a general feeling of chaos that scared off many would-be fans.
Tonight's crowd should be easier to handle because it will be considerably smaller. United drew a club-record 35,167 last week but expects between 17,000 and 20,00 tonight.
"No question that will make a difference, but we think even if a bigger crowd shows up we'll be ready," said D.C. ...