'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America

When D.C. United take the field to kick off a new season in March, the club for the first time will do so without Kevin Payne pulling the strings from the front office.

As D.C. United on Tuesday took a long-awaited step into a new era of ownership, investor Jason Levien saved a moment during the announcement to observe his extended family.
Chang noted the franchise continues to explore Buzzard Point, a property in Southwest D.C. near Nationals Park, as one possible destination for the club while also acknowledging the assessment of venues outside the District.
"I talked to many, many people who were interested in D.C. United," Chang said. "But until I came across Jason and Eric, I didn't have the comfort and the confidence that I had partners who shared the vision with me."