It was a celebratory day at FedEx Field. The Washington Commanders kicked off a new era. New managing partner Josh Harris led the way with several of his minority partners, which included Magic Johnson, Mitchell Rales and Mark Ein.
For a while during Sunday’s game, it looked like the Commanders might disappoint everyone. However, a stellar defensive effort and a Sam Howell touchdown run clinched the game for Washington.
Buy Commanders TicketsThe sold-out crowd at FedEx Field was ecstatic. So were Washington’s new owners.
Johnson took to Twitter to talk about the experience for him and his wife, Cookie.
Cookie and I had just a great experience at our first Commanders game! All of the stars came out and we got to see Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Doug Williams, DC Mayor Bowser, and our Commanders partners Josh Harris and Mark EIN. World Champion and Olympic alpine ski… pic.twitter.com/lrsqsG6W0h
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 10, 2023
Ein took to Twitter before Sunday’s game to thank the fans and community.
Today is the day! We cant wait to Welcome Back all our @Commanders fans throughout the DMV. We are working hard to elevate the fan experience to reflect our gratitude for your embrace of our group and make games as fun, enjoyable and memorable as they were in our own childhoods https://t.co/ThRcOyjLP3
— Mark Ein (@Markein) September 10, 2023
It was a landmark day for the Washington Commanders. The true dawn of a new era.
