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** Councilmember McDuffie’s Statement on The Approved Sale of The Washington Commanders
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For Release: Thursday, July 20th, 2023
Contact: Jonathan McNair, 202-288-0714,
[email protected]
“Today we celebrate the approval of the acquisition of the Washington Commanders by the Josh Harris Group. This momentous occasion marks a new chapter in the team's history, heralding an exciting future for both the Washington Commanders and the possibilities for the Nation’s Capital.
In my Washington Post op-ed ([link removed])) on bringing the Commanders home, I shed light on the significance of this acquisition for the city. The name change and change in ownership truly signals the beginning of a new era for the Washington Commanders. Our government must work together to bring the team home. We are indeed the District of Champions and all of our city’s professional sports teams belong in the District of Columbia—that is to say within our 68-square-mile capital city.
Under the new ownership, we can look forward to the start of a strengthened bond between the Washington Commanders and their passionate fan base. With a renewed focus on community engagement and social impact initiatives, the team's presence in the nation's capital has the potential to extend far beyond the playing field. The team located at a reimagined RFK with housing, open space, entertainment venues and more, could provide jobs and economic opportunities for residents and small businesses now and well into the future.
I wish the Josh Harris Group, the players, and the loyal fans all the best as the team begins a new chapter.”
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