After winning the 2008 MLS Cup, the Columbus Crew have been formally invited to visit the White House by President Barack Obama.
The team will fly to D.C. this coming Monday and take a tour of the White House before spending 20-30 minutes with the president.
"We're excited," said captain Frankie Hejduk. "Not too many sports teams get to do that. Only the champions. It's an honor for us to be there and represent the Crew to the nation. Everyone's been hoping that we would get to do it. Any time you can wear your championship ring to the White House and get your picture taken with the president is a huge honor."
Later, the team will participate in a cleanup project around D.C. as part of Obama's new "United We Serve" initiative similar to what they did around Crew Stadium on Wednesday.
Seattle Sounder's, and former Crew head coach Sigi Schmid, as well as former Crew players Brad Evans, Ezra Hendrickson, Stefani Miglioranzi and Pat Noonan have been invited to attend.
"I'm just happy to be able to see the White House and the president, said head coach Robert Warzycha."That's something special for everybody."
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