DC Irons
Founded: 2013
Co-Chairs: Stephen R. Skippen and Stephen Swaby
Based: Washington, DC, United States of America
Facebook: dcirons
Instagram: washingtondcirons
Twitter: @DC_Irons
Website: dcirons.us
How did your Supporters Club begin?
The DC Irons began as a sighting of mutual West Ham colours at a Major League Soccer match for our local team; DC United. This led to meeting up at a Downtown Washington, DC pub for the live broadcast of a West Ham match, and the group grew in numbers and popularity.
Have you always been a West Ham supporter?
The DC Irons is a mixture of ex-pats, American and international supporters. Co-Chairs Stephen Skippen from Buckhurst Hill in Essex and Stephen Swaby of Canning Town in east London are just a couple of lifelong Hammers in the group!
How do you follow the Hammers on a matchday?
We meet for every match in Downtown Washington, DC just a stone’s throw from the White House at Across the Pond Restaurant and Pub.
What is your matchday routine?
Our matchday routine is to meet for group watch parties at our home pub in Dupont Circle, NW, Washington, DC. We generally take a half-time photo and post to our social media channels which are routinely shown on the US broadcaster’s live coverage each week to millions of football fans tuning in across America.
How can other supporters join your Supporters' Club?
Following us on social media is the best way to keep up with the DC Irons. We have made trips back to London Stadium as a group, as well as to other US supporters' groups watch parties, and all are welcome to join. We always say the ‘DC Irons is where friends become family’!
