MLS RHIR First Prize Winners

TEAM Coalition and Major League Soccer support the responsible fan programs at MLS stadiums every season with a special incentive called the Responsibility Has Its Rewards (RHIR) sweepstakes. Supporters who register to be a responsible fan pledge to drink alcohol responsibly, find a safe ride home, and always buckle up.

At the end of the season, one Responsible Fans for the Season from each Club is selected. The Responsible Fans for the Season from the Clubs that compete in MLS CupTM will each receive the Grand Prize of the Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize of the Sweepstakes is a trip for two (2) to MLS Cup including two (2) tickets to the game, round trip airfare and hotel accommodations (if necessary).

A First Prize for the RHIR sweepstakes is also awarded. The remaining Responsible Fans for the Season whose Clubs do not compete in MLS Cup are qualified to win the first prize. The first prize is a trip to MLS All-Star Game during the next MLS season. That winner will be chosen randomly from the remaining Responsible Fans for the Season. The All-Star Game® trip includes two (2) tickets to the game, round trip airfare, and hotel accommodations (if necessary).

    2019 MLS All Star Game

    COLORADO RAPIDS- JOHN FITZSIMMONS

    The Colorado Rapids Responsible Fan of the season, John Fitzsimmons, received a trip to the 2019 MLS All-Star Game at Exploria Stadium in Orlando, FL.

    (L TO R): KYLE KEMPINSKI, SENIOR COORDINATOR, OPERATIONS FOR MLS; JOHN FITZSIMMONS, COLORADO RAPIDS RESPONSIBLE FAN FOR THE SEASON FROM 2018; AIMEE FITZSIMMONS, JOHN’S GUEST AND JEFF STONEBREAKER, VICE PRESIDENT OF SAFETY AND SECURITY FOR MLS

    2018 MLS All Star Game

    COLORADO RAPIDS – CRYSTAL SHIVELY

     The Colorado Rapids Designated Driver for the Season, Crystal Shively, received a trip to the 2018 MLS All Star Game® at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

    (left to right) Rob Shively, Guest of Winner; Crystal Shively, Responsibility Has Its Rewards Sweepstakes Winner; Kevin Abernathy, Senior Event Manager for TEAM Coalition

    2017 MLS All Star Game

    SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES – MIKE LAMBERT

     The San Jose Earthquakes Designated Driver for the Season, Mike Lambert, received a trip to the 2017 MLS All Star Game® at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL.

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    (left to right) KEVIN ABERNATHY, TEAM COALITION; MARILYN LAMBERT, GUEST OF WINNER; MIKE LAMBERT, RHIR SWEEPSTAKES WINNER; BERNARDO SPIELMANN, HEINEKEN USA

    2016 MLS All Star Game

    TORONTO FC – CHASTITY MARSDEN

     The Toronto FC Designated Driver for the Season, Chastity Marsden, received a trip to the 2016 MLS All Star Game® at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA.

    (left to right) LINDA RECKE, REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT AT SPECTRA; QUINN KILBURY, SENIOR BRAND DIRECTOR AT HEINEKEN; CHASTITY MARSDEN, TORONTO FC DESIGNATED DRIVER FOR THE SEASON; PHILIP MARSDEN, GUEST OF WINNER; JOANN NEALE, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AT MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER; ALEX OZENBERGER, EVENT MANAGER AT TEAM COALITION

    2015 MLS All Star Game

    COLORADO RAPIDS – NANCY BUTTERFIELD

     The Colorado Rapids Designated Driver for the Season, Nancy Butterfield, received a trip to the 2015 MLS All Star Game® in Commerce City, CO.

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    (left to right) Alex Ozenberger, Event Manager for TEAM Coalition; Bram Reukers, Heineken Brand Manager; Nancy Butterfield, Responsibility Has Its Rewards Sweepstakes Winner; Quinn Kilbury, Senior Brand Director at Heineken; Allison Butler, Regional Vice President for Aramark

    2014 MLS All Star Game

    San Jose Earthquakes – Gabriela Maldonado

     The San Jose Earthquakes Designated Driver for the Season, Gabriela Maldonado, received a  trip to the 2014 MLS All Star Game® in Portland, OR.

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    2013 MLS All Star Game

    New York Red Bulls – Herb Weltig

    A trip to the 2013 MLS All Star Game® in Kansas City, MO was awarded to the New York Red Bulls Designated Driver for the Season, Herb Weltig. Mr. Weltig was selected randomly from the 17 Designated Drivers for the Season representing MLS teams not competing in the 2012 MLS Cup. The All Star Game® trip includes two (2) tickets to the All Star Game, roundtrip airfare, and hotel accommodations.

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    2012 MLS All Star Game

    Chivas USA – Sergio Medina

    A trip to the 2012 MLS All Star Game®  was awarded to the Chivas USA Designated Driver for the Season, Sergio Medina. Mr. Medina was selected randomly from the 17 Designated Drivers for the Season representing MLS teams not competing in the 2011 MLS Cup. The All Star Game® trip includes two (2) tickets to the All Star Game, roundtrip airfare, and hotel accommodations.

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    2011 MLS All Star Game

    New England Revolution – Teresa Wojonowski

    A trip to the 2011 MLS All Star Game® was awarded to the New England Revolution Designated Driver for the Season, Teresa Wojonowski. Ms. Wojonowski was selected randomly from the Designated Drivers for the Season representing MLS teams not competing in the 2010 MLS Cup. The All Star Game® trip includes two (2) tickets to the All Star Game, roundtrip airfare, and hotel accommodations.

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    2010 MLS All Star Game

    Colorado Rapids – Larry Gloss

    A trip to the 2010 MLS All Star Game® was awarded to the Colorado Rapids Designated Driver for the Season, Larry Gloss. Mr. Gloss was selected randomly from the Designated Drivers for the Season representing MLS teams not competing in the 2009 MLS Cup. The All Star Game® trip includes two (2) tickets to the All Star Game, roundtrip airfare, and hotel accommodations.

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