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D.C. United declined veteran striker Christian Benteke's contract option for 2026, the club announced Wednesday. Benteke, who turns 35 next month, recorded 47 goals and 10 assists in 93 MLS matches (90 starts) from 2022-25.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 27

Philadelphia claims Supporter's Shield destiny control with 6-0 rout of D.C. United

Indiana Vassilev struck for his first brace in more than two MLS seasons and the visiting Philadelphia Union took control of their Supporters' Shield destiny with a 6-0 victory at D.C.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / September 25

D.C. United next up for Union in tight race for Supporters' Shield

The Philadelphia Union will try to maintain their increasingly fragile Supporters' Shield lead when they visit a D.C. United side that is showing improvement under its new manager.

Jackson Hopkins News / Field Level Media / September 13

Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with win vs. Orlando

Jackson Hopkins scored his third goal in four games and 10-man D.C. United held on for a 1-1 draw against visiting Orlando City on Saturday night in Washington.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 30

Gabriel Pirani's brace beats NYCFC, snaps D.C. United's winless streak

Gabriel Pirani scored a brace as visiting D.C. United snapped their 11-match MLS winless streak on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over New York City FC. Pirani notched the game-winner in the 77th minute as D.C.

D.C. United News / Field Level Media / July 16

D.C. United name Rene Weiler as head coach

D.C. United named Rene Weiler as their new head coach on Wednesday, six days after firing Troy Lesesne. Weiler, 51, has been managing clubs in his native Switzerland as well as Germany, Belgium, Egypt and Japan since 2009.

Troy Lesesne News / Field Level Media / July 10

D.C. United part ways with head coach Troy Lesesne

D.C. United parted ways on Thursday with head coach Troy Lesesne after less than two seasons. Lesesne compiled a record of 18-26-17 across all competitions since replacing Wayne Rooney ahead of the 2024 season.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 5

Atlanta, D.C. United settle for draw to extend winless droughts

D.C. United and visiting Atlanta United each saw their winless droughts extended to four matches after Saturday's 0-0 draw. D.C. (4-10-7, 19 points) remains a point in front of Atlanta (4-10-6, 18 points) in the standings, though D.C.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / July 4

Atlanta United faces D.C. United in battle of desperate sides

Two scuffling Eastern Conference rivals each will try to end a three-match losing streak when Atlanta United visits D.C. United on Saturday night. A single point separates D.C.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 6

D.C. United take aim at surging Fire

D.C. United and the Chicago Fire will look to build off what could be watershed results when they meet Saturday night in the nation's capital. D.C. (4-7-6, 18 points) scored on two corner kicks in the first half of a 2-1 upset at FC Cincinnati last weekend.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 31

D.C. United down slumping Cincinnati, halt winless skid

Gabriel Pirani scored his second goal in as many games and added an assist to lead D.C. United to a 2-1 victory at FC Cincinnati on Saturday night. Conner Antley headed in what turned out to be the winning goal for D.C.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 28

D.C. United halts scoring drought, draws with Revolution

Gabriel Pirani scored in the 91st minute as D.C. United ended a scoring drought, salvaging a 1-1 draw with the visiting New England Revolution on Wednesday night.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 27

Goal-deprived D.C. United face defensive-minded Revolution

D.C. United and the visiting New England Revolution bring contrasting streaks into their match on Wednesday night. New England (5-4-4, 19 points) is unbeaten in its last seven MLS games with four wins.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 9

DC United takes aim at winning streak against slumping Toronto FC

D.C. United will look for its first run of back-to-back league wins on Saturday when it visits a Toronto FC side trying to endure a wave of injuries. The Black-and-Red earned a 2-1 home win over the Colorado Rapids last weekend on the strength of two goals in first-half stoppage time, one each from Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / May 3

D.C. United make halftime lead hold up against Rapids

Hosei Kijima scored in stoppage time in the first half and D.C. United shut down the visiting Colorado Rapids the rest of the way in a 2-1 win on Saturday night.

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D.C. United News / Field Level Media / April 19

Joao Peglow scores twice to help D.C. United end skid vs. Red Bulls

With reigning MLS Golden Boot winner Christian Benteke sidelined, Joao Peglow emerged as an unlikely hero for D.C. United, scoring a brace in a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 6

San Jose blasts D.C. United in MLS anniversary game

In a rematch of the first MLS match 29 years ago, the San Jose Earthquakes got the best of visiting D.C. United again in a 6-1 victory Sunday afternoon behind a hat trick from Josef Martinez.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 5

Earthquakes, D.C. United face off in rematch of league's inaugural game

When the San Jose Earthquakes host D.C. United on Sunday afternoon, it will be a celebration of the 30th MLS season and a rematch of the league's inaugural game.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 28

Crew look to stay unbeaten as D.C. United visit

D.C. United have quickly moved past their last match to put the focus on hosting the Columbus Crew on Saturday. Wise move. Despite scoring struggles, the Crew (2-0-3, 9 points) are one of two unbeatens in MLS along with Inter Miami (3-0-1, 10 points).

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 22

Revitalized D.C. United seek better outcome vs. Orlando City

Going against dynamic D.C. United striker Christian Benteke, Orlando City goalkeeper Javier Otero has a difficult task when he gets his first MLS start on Saturday on his home pitch.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 8

DC United score twice in second half to down Sporting KC

D.C. United got second-half goals from Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima to complete their comeback and defeat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 at home on Saturday night.

D.C. United News / Caught Offside / January 18

Man United legend with 'forensic knowledge' of football set for iconic role

After being sacked by Plymouth Argyle for a poor set of results, Wayne Rooney is set to land a role on Match of the Day as one of their regular pundits.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / October 4, 2024