If you've been following the long story of DC United and rumors of a shirt sponsor then you might like thisa quick update from Craig Stouffer at the Washingon Examiner.

A D.C. United player was seen Tuesday inside RFK Stadium wearing a team jersey bearing a Volkswagen logo, which could mean the club is nearing completion of a major sponsorship deal with the German auto manufacturer.

United spokesman Doug Hicks refused to comment as no agreement has been officially announced. Volkswagen spokesman Steve Keyes said there are no signed deals and also would not comment further.

There is also this which appears to confirm our old Verizon rumor:

D.C. United had a potential shirt sponsorship deal with Verizon Wireless collapse last fall, according to a source.

More here.

EDIT: We just received an email from an anonymous source suggesting a May 8th reveal.