D.C. United Extends Partnership with iHeartMedia in DC

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, February 24, 2025 | 4:24pm CT

D.C. United

D.C. United and iHeartMedia in Washington, DC have extended their partnership through the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) season, ensuring continued local radio broadcasts for all regular season matches.

"We are excited to extend our partnership with iHeartMedia ahead of D.C. United's 30th Anniversary Season and continue providing our fans with radio broadcasts featuring D.C. United and DMV legend, Dave Johnson, alongside National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee Bruce Murray," said Danita Johnson, D.C. United President of Business Operations. "Dave has been the voice of D.C. United since 1996 and we're thrilled to have his iconic game calls back again in 2025."

Radio broadcasts will be available live on 1190 iHeart Sports DC, 101.1 HD2, and the iHeartRadio App. Longtime play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson, who has been calling D.C. United games since the club's inception in 1996, will return to the booth alongside Bruce Murray, a former U.S. Men's National Team player and Class of 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. The duo, who have worked together on radio broadcasts since 2023, will once again deliver their coverage for Black-and-Red supporters.

"There is a D.C. United drumbeat in my heart," said Dave Johnson. "For 30 years, I have been blessed to be on a journey with the Black-and-Red supporters who are my family. I look forward to every connection and strengthening and growing our community. Always United."

Aaron Hyland, Region President for iHeartMedia Washington D.C. & Baltimore, stated, "iHeartMedia Washington DC is thrilled to continue our partnership with D.C. United for another exciting season, highlighting our commitment to broadcasting sports coverage to fans across the DMV and beyond."