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D.C. United edges Fire on stoppage time Tai Baribo PK

Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick in the 5th minute of stoppage time to give visiting D.C. United a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.

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New defensive mindsets on display as D.C. United visit Chicago

As a storied MLS franchise which is trying to recapture its past glory, D.C. United can look to the Chicago Fire for inspiration. Last year, Chicago made the playoffs after a seven-year drought.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Tim Howard Addresses Backlash For Moving D.C. United vs Inter Miami To Baltimore

Inter Miami drew another large crowd in the MLS as they played D.C. United over the weekend. The match was an away game for Inter Miami as D.C. United were the home team, but they did not play at their home stadium.

Wayne Rooney Sounds Alarm Over Sky-High MLS Ticket Prices

English football legend and former DC United player and coach Wayne Rooney has expressed concern about the high ticket prices for Major League Soccer games.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 28

Reports: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami to visit White House

Inter Miami received an invitation to the White House to commemorate the team's MLS Cup championship in 2025, The Athletic reported.

The kids are all right at Michael Bradley's New York Red Bulls

Youth is served again as Red Bulls slip past Revolution

Minnesota United holds off FC Cincinnati in historically cold matchup

Rapids shutout Timbers to earn first win of the season

Chicago Fire score twice in stoppage time, blank CF Montreal

St. Louis City extend M Chris Durkin through June '28

St. Louis City SC signed midfielder Chris Durkin to a contract extension through June 2028 with an option for 2028-29, the club announced Wednesday. Durkin, 26, has recorded one goal and six assists in 55 appearances for St.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 21

DC United, Philadelphia UnionD.C. United opens season with shocker over 2025 MLS-best Philadelphia

Playing against his former team, Tai Baribo scored in the 23rd minute to deliver D.C. United a 1-0 MLS opening-game upset of the Philadelphia Union on Saturday in Washington.

D.C. United News / Field Level Media / December 24

D.C. United sign veteran GK Sean Johnson through '27

D.C. United have signed free agent goalkeeper Sean Johnson, a veteran of more than 400 MLS matches. The deal announced with Johnson, 36, on Tuesday night runs through June 2027.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 18

D.C. United pick NC State's Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS draft

D.C. United made North Carolina State defender Nikola Markovic the No. 1 overall selection of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft on Thursday. The full three-round, 90-pick draft was conducted Thursday, just three days after Washington beat Markovic's Wolfpack 3-2 in overtime to win the College Cup men's national championship.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 18

MLS divisional shift could spell trouble for two faltering franchises

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D.C. United acquire All-Star striker Tai Baribo from Union

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Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 17

D.C. United acquire All-Star striker Tai Baribo from Union

D.C. United acquired All-Star striker Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday in exchange for up to $4.6 million. Philadelphia receives $4 million guaranteed and up to $600,000 more if certain incentives are reached by the 27-year-old Israeli international.

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.

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 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.

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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