From DCFanguide

Where you buy your tickets may have a significant impact on the kind of D.C. United experience you get. Here's what to expect in various areas of the stadium.

[edit] Stadium Map

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[edit] The Loud Side

1. The east side of the field (what would be left field if you were at a Washington Nationals game) is where the two largest supporters' groups sit. Or stand, as the case may be. And wave flags. And bounce up and down. And sing and chant, sometimes using naughty words you probably wouldn't want your kids to hear. Barra Brava occupy sections 135 through 137, and the Screaming Eagles are in sections 132 through 134. As these groups continue to grow, they are starting to move into adjacent sections.
2. Standing and singing with the supporters can be a thrilling experience, for people new to the game as well as old hands, and won't be that unusual for those of you who have experienced a college basketball or football game in person. But before you take the plunge, be sure that you're physically able to stand for that long, and that you and the people with you are not offended by some flavorful language or flag-waving.
3. For more information on the supporters' groups, see Supporters.
4. The further you get from the supporters' groups, even on "the loud side," the likelier you'll find a more family-friendly atmosphere, especially in the 300 level, which has the added benefit of being under the upper deck overhang if it's raining or too dang sunny. But if you find that your view of the game is affected by the people below you standing, or if you find the experience a little too zesty for you and your kids, please let an usher know, and they'll be happy to re-seat you.
   1. The 300s on the entire loud side of the stadium are for the most part seated, but in general sections 330, 229, or 130 and below are your best bets on the loud side if you don't want to stand.
5. Fans from opposing teams regularly choose the loud side in the cheaper seats (127, 226, 327). The area between the supporters and the last section are regularly sold in huge blocks for groups, (NYLC has in years past put 5-600 people in there)
6. The actual seat location in the lower level of the loud side can be confusing. This won't be a problem when you're actually buying tickets, but when you show up at the stadium, you'll see two sets of section numbers for the lower level. Look for the section number that is next to the soccer ball symbol. Once you know to look for it, it'll be obvious, but it's the kind of thing that can be confusing to newcomers.

[edit] The Quiet Side

1. Recommended for families or those with small children, and for those who prefer to sit and think about the game as they watch it. Don't let the name fool you there is plenty of cheering here, if a bit more selective and a lot more family-friendly than on the loud side.
2. The seating sections here are closer to the field due to way RFK reconfigures to accommodate baseball. This gives the strategy-minded fan the opportunity be higher up without being further away than on the loud side. Generally speaking seats in the 300 level on the quiet side are covered. However, the sole large replay screen in the stadium is often not visible in the higher rows of these sections, especially in the lower section numbers.
3. The 400-level provides a wonderful place to watch the play develop from on high. Sitting in the first few rows at midfield is like owning a the world's best HDTV tuned to America's best soccer team. Watching the teams move in unison from this level will help you to understand why it's called "the beautiful game."
4. This is the side with the team benches, so you can heckle opposing coaches and benchwarmers, and cheer your favorite United substitutes. Postgame autographs are sometimes available as players make their way to the locker room via the baseball dugout. Seats in the 100 sections are ideal for these activities.
5. Please note that La Norte sit in Section 118, which though technically on the "quiet side" can be loud and R-rated. So you might want to avoid the sections above it and next to it if you're looking for a more family-friendly environment.