D.C. United SC

D.C. United are one of MLS's founding clubs and most decorated franchises, representing the nation's capital from Audi Field in the Buzzard Point neighborhood along the Anacostia River. The club's black-and-red colors and eagle crest have become synonymous with American soccer excellence since the league's inaugural season. D.C. draws fans from across the Washington metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia, creating a diverse and passionate supporter base in one of America's most international cities. The intimate Audi Field, opened in 2018, provides an electric atmosphere with its steep stands and proximity to the field, restoring the intensity that made RFK Stadium legendary. United continue to build toward reclaiming their status as Eastern Conference contenders under ownership committed to the club's distinguished legacy.

D.C. United dominated MLS's early years, winning three of the league's first four championships in 1996, 1997, and 1999 under legendary coach Bruce Arena. Marco Etcheverry, Jaime Moreno, and Jeff Agoos formed the core of those title teams, with El Diablo's creativity and Moreno's goalscoring making D.C. the league's first dynasty. The club added a fourth MLS Cup in 2004 and won four U.S. Open Cups, establishing themselves as the most successful American club of the early MLS era. Wayne Rooney's tenure as player and coach brought global attention from 2018 to 2023, with his famous chase-down tackle and assist against Orlando becoming an iconic MLS moment. The rivalry with the New York Red Bulls and the club's connection to American soccer history at RFK Stadium remain central to United's identity.