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D.C. United announced July 14 will be the night of Audi Field’s debut after the team released its entire 34-game MLS 2018 season schedule on Thursday. Thus unlike previous seasons, the Supporters' Shield winner and the regular season conference champion that did not win the Supporters' Shield werw not guaranteed a berth. Each qualifier entered at the second phase of the tournament.
However, in the 86th minute Russell Canouse scored his first ever MLS goal, with a header that finished off a scramble following a Canouse shot that came back off the post. In a midweek match against the defending champions, Toronto F.C., United did the deed early on when Wayne Rooney scored a memorable goal on a 40-yard free kick that curled back just inside the post. That left the team needing only 3 points in its final two games to secure a playoff spot that seemed impossible 3 months earlier, when Rooney signed with the team. The final month of the regular season, October, opened with Montreal posting a 3–0 win over Columbus and Philadelphia an even bigger winner over Minnesota. United to win to keep on the Impact's heel for the last playoff position.
Orlando City SC vs. D.C. United
In the 61st minute, Acosta got his second assist of the game, as Rooney sent Acosta in through the Montreal defense, and Acosta then crossed the ball for Arriola to poke it for the third goal. Stretched its lead to 4–0 as Arriola beat the goalie to a loose ball and scored his second of the match, and giving Acosta his 3rd assist. 3 minutes later, Rooney capped off a 5–0 thrashing of Montreal, as a clearance by the Impact goalie came to Rooney. Even from 40 yards out, Rooney had little trouble scoring on an empty net. The final result was the most convincing scoreline for D.C. Since a 5–0 win over New England Revolution in 2001.
During his time with the Black-and-Red, Rooney appeared in 48 matches, scored 23 goals and assisted 15 others. He was voted MLS Best XI in 2018, an All-Star in 2019, and was an MLS MVP finalist in 2018. The 2023 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target will be presented live to fans around the world through the MLS streaming service as part of Major League Soccer’s 10-year partnership with Apple. The first-of-its-kind partnership will see all MLS matches, including marquee games and events, streamed live around the world. Additional broadcast information will be announced at a later date.
Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United
This year’s edition of Decision Day saw 11 teams remaining in contention for six final spots – three in each conference – entering Decision Day 2021. Kickoff times and broadcast details will be announced at a later date. United announced today that Wayne Rooney has been named as the club’s new Head Coach. Rooney, who previously played and captained the Major League Soccer club for two years from 2018 to 2019, will return to D.C. United following a two-year stay as the Manager of Derby County while they competed in the English Championship.
Would play two home matches before Montreal would again take the field, and a win in either match would put D.C. During his time in Manchester, Rooney captured 16 major trophies, including five Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League in 2008, and the FA Cup in 2006. On the international stage, Rooney holds the record for the most-capped field player in England history and is also the all-time leader in goals for The Three Lions . He appeared in three World Cups , as well as three UEFA European Championships , and captained his country 24 times across all competitions. In a culminating day of action on Sunday, October 9, all 28 teams will face intra-conference opponents on Decision Day in a battle for playoff spots and seeding.
Toronto FC vs. D.C. United
United has won 4 MLS Cups, 4 Supporter’s Shields and 3 U.S. The club was the first team in the MLS to win both consecutive MLS Cups and Supporters' Shields. The team’s official nickname is the “Black and Red” which feeds into the clubs surrounding culture. United has attracted star players over the years with players like Wayne Rooney, Jaime Moreno and Eddie Pope all wearing the United crest. United announced the complete schedule, including broadcast details for the 2022 MLS season.
The Black-and-Red kickoff their 2022 season against expansion side Charlotte FC on Saturday, Feb. 26 at Audi Field with kickoff set for 6 p.m. D.C. United matches will be broadcast live in English on NBC Sports Washington and in Spanish on TeleXitos. All D.C. United matches are also available at no cost for those located within the local market at Fans can purchase season memberships to secure tickets to the home opener in addition to all 17 matches at Audi Field in 2022 by clicking HERE.
"United acquire Jamaican National Team player Oniel Fisher". Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only trades involving draft picks and executed after the start of 2018 MLS SuperDraft will be listed in the notes. Pending any trades up to the draft, United had six selections in the SuperDraft. For more information and club updates, please visit and find us on social media @DCUnited. CLICK HERE to sign up to receive additional ticketing information when it’s released about the 2022 MLS All Star game presented by Target.
Rivalry games will likely be more expensive and ticket prices may fluctuate based on the lineup and who is available to play. Matches against the Impact and FC Cincinnati tend to be a little cheaper. Following the opening of Audi Field in July 2018, D.C.
Ahead of Philadelphia into 4th place, and earned a home game in the one-game opening playoff round, against the Columbus Crew. United managed two straight 1–0 wins at home. The first came against the Western Conference leaders F.C. United squandered some chances and seemed destined to settle for a draw, dropping two much needed points in the playoff chase.
United have taken several steps to advance the club both on- and off-the-pitch. While the MLS All-Star Game has been played in Washington, D.C. Twice before, in 2002 and 2004 at RFK Stadium, the 27th edition of Major League Soccer’s midsummer showcase will be played at Audi Field for the first time since the opening of the stadium in 2018. United, Audi Field is located in the Capitol Riverfront, the fastest growing neighborhood in downtown D.C. And is within walking distance of several of the city’s best hotels, restaurants, and nightlife destinations nestled along the city’s waterfront. The locations and start times for the season’s first two home games — March 17 versus the Houston Dynamo and April 14 against the Columbus Crew — are yet to be determined.
The team did have the third slot in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, but elected to deal the selection for allocation money. The team sent allocation money to New York City F.C. To acquire centerback Frédéric Brillant and allocation money to Seattle Sounders F.C. To acquire reserve fullback Oniel Fisher. The team also acquired Costa Rican fullback Joseph Mora. They traded for Vancouver Whitecaps F.C.
United took a 1–0 lead in the first half, when Brillant pounced on a loose ball in the box, heading it for a goal after a misplay by the Columbus Crew goalie Zack Steffen. However, a pair of defensive errors allowed Columbus to equalize before halftime. Thanks to spectacular saves by each goalie, the game remained even and went into an overtime period. Columbus went ahead early in the first overtime on a header by Federico Higuaín, his second goal of the game.
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