DC United's march on Annapolis

This was a great event for all of us who showed. First of all, any excuse to spend an afternoon in downtown Annapolis, MD is a good one. Up that to great if you'll be clad in black and red, scarf hoist aloft, chanting and singing with 80 or 90 like-minded United fans for the cause of a new stadium.

For my money, the two highlights of the trip were on the walk over. One, a surprising number of cameras, both video and still and microphones following us and even waiting for us around corners and perched on hills above us waiting for us to pass. I was even interviewed by WTOP, but without checking I know I didn't say anything worth hearing on radio. I'm sure one of my cohorts made the airwaves, though.

Second big highlight was the mass of store-people who came out of their shops in the gloomy semi-rain to watch the parade. Definitely not something any of them were used to. Smiles all around. They loved our spirit and passion, and were okay with not fully understanding them.

So how did we do? We certainly made a point with our presence. It's not every day (or any day, I'm bettin') that so many similarly-dressed people drop into the House of Delegates Office Building and camp outside the Appropriations Committee hearing room. Team president Kevin Payne and majority owner Victor MacFarland were there and thanked us for showing up, and we thanked them for showing up, and photos were taken and scarves hoist aloft again.

Of course, the legislative process being what it is, we won't know the result of this for quite some time. The bus headed back, but I drifted over to the Senate side to catch a hearing and see a State Senator who's also a professor of mine in action. Fascinating debate to be found there, but not exactly MLS-related.

Sooner or later this team needs a stadium. Baaaaaad.