2000 D.C. United season
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The 2000 D.C. United season was the clubs' sixth year of existence, as well as their fifth season in Major League Soccer
.
Upon winning the 1999 MLS Cup final
, United were unable to not only defend their league title, but the club failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs
. To date, this is the only time in league history the defending champion failed to qualify for the playoffs the subsequent year.
In continental play, United played in the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, which was held months before the actual season began, a possible reason for United’s poor league play, along with salary cap restrictions. United finished fourth in the tournament, at first beating Central American runners-up Alajuelense 2-1 in the quarterfinals. In the semis, the Los Angeles Galaxy
got revenge on United in a penalty kick shootout following a 1-1 regulation time draw. Consequently, United played Toluca for third place and lost 2-1.
Source: MLSSoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head record; 3rd goal difference; 4th number of goals scored.
(SS) = MLS Supporters' Shield
; (E1) = Eastern Division champion
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs, but not yet to the particular round indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.
Source: MLSSoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head record; 3rd goal difference; 4th number of goals scored.
(SS) = MLS Supporters' Shield
; (E1) = Eastern Division champion, (C1) = Central Division champion, (W1) = Western Division champion
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs, but not yet to the particular round indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Upon winning the 1999 MLS Cup final
MLS Cup 1999
The 1999 MLS Cup was a soccer match that took place at 1:30pm EST on 21 November 1999 at Foxboro Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts to determine the champion of the 1999 Major League Soccer season. D.C. United defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 0 with goals from Ben Olsen and Jaime Moreno during...
, United were unable to not only defend their league title, but the club failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs
MLS Cup Playoffs
The MLS Cup Playoffs is the postseason elimination tournament of Major League Soccer held at the end of the regular season en route to the MLS Cup, the league's championship game. 10 teams in total from the Eastern Conference and Western Conference qualify for the tournament based on regular-season...
. To date, this is the only time in league history the defending champion failed to qualify for the playoffs the subsequent year.
In continental play, United played in the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, which was held months before the actual season began, a possible reason for United’s poor league play, along with salary cap restrictions. United finished fourth in the tournament, at first beating Central American runners-up Alajuelense 2-1 in the quarterfinals. In the semis, the Los Angeles Galaxy
Los Angeles Galaxy
The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second...
got revenge on United in a penalty kick shootout following a 1-1 regulation time draw. Consequently, United played Toluca for third place and lost 2-1.
July
Returning to USOC play in the third round proper, United shut out the Rochester Raging Rhinos, 3–0.August
Entering the USOC semis, the Black and Red played their first MLS opponent in the tournament, the Miami Fusion. United lost 3–2 in extra time.Match Results
| Win | Tie | Loss |
MLS
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2008 | Kansas City Wizards | A | 2–0 |
CONCACAF Champion's Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF | January 16, 2000 |  Alajuelense |
N | 2–1 | |||
| SF | January 19, 2000 |  Los Angeles GalaxyLos Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second... |
N | 1–1 (2–4 pen.) |
U.S. Open Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R2 | June 14, 2000 |  Charleston BatteryCharleston Battery Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid.... |
A | 4–0 | 3,672 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... , Díaz Arce Raúl Díaz Arce Raúl Díaz Arce is a retired Salvadoran football player.He is El Salvador's second most prolific goal scorer behind Jorge "Mágico" González, with 39 goals in just 68 appearances.-Early career:... (3) |
|
| R3 | July 26, 2000 |  Rochester Raging Rhinos |
H | 3–0 | 3,186 | Albright Chris Albright Christopher John Albright is an American soccer player who most recently played for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:Albright attended William Penn Charter School... (2), Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... |
|
| QF | August 9, 2000 |  Miami Fusion |
H | 2–3 (a.e.t.) | 3,864 | Moreno Jaime Moreno Jaime Moreno Morales is a former Bolivian footballer now serving as Youth Academy Technical Training Coach for D.C. United in Major League Soccer, and as the head coach of D.C. United's U-23 side.... (2) |
Division
| Pos | Club | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MetroStars (E1) | 32 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 64 | 56 | 8 | 54 | 2000 MLS Cup Playoffs |
| 2 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
32 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 47 | 49 | –2 | 45 | |
| 3 | Miami Fusion | 32 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 54 | 56 | –2 | 41 | |
| 4 | D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the... |
32 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 44 | 63 | –19 | 30 |
Source: MLSSoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head record; 3rd goal difference; 4th number of goals scored.
(SS) = MLS Supporters' Shield
MLS Supporters' Shield
The Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system...
; (E1) = Eastern Division champion
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs, but not yet to the particular round indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.
Overall
| Pos | Club | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City Wizards Kansas City Wizards Sporting Kansas City is an American professional soccer club based in Kansas City, Kansas that competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... (SS) (W1) |
32 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 29 | 57 | 2000 MLS Cup Playoffs, 2002 CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
| 2 | Chicago Fire (C1) | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 67 | 51 | 57 | |
| 3 | MetroStars (E1) | 32 | 17 | 12 | 3 | 64 | 56 | 54 | 2000 MLS Cup Playoffs |
| 4 | Tampa Bay Mutiny Tampa Bay Mutiny The Tampa Bay Mutiny was a charter franchise of Major League Soccer active from 1996 - 2001. They initially played in Tampa Stadium and were immediately successful, winning the first MLS Supporters' Shield behind MLS MVP Carlos Valderrama and high-scoring forward Roy Lassiter, whose 27 goals in... |
32 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 62 | 50 | 52 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles Galaxy Los Angeles Galaxy The Los Angeles Galaxy are an American professional soccer team, based in the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, California, which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, and the league's second... |
32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 47 | 37 | 50 | |
| 6 | Dallas Burn FC Dallas FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club based in the Dallas suburb of Frisco, Texas which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States of America and Canada... |
32 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 54 | 54 | 0 | 46 |
| 7 | New England Revolution New England Revolution The New England Revolution is an American professional association football club based in Foxborough, Massachusetts which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
32 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 47 | 49 | –2 | 45 |
| 8 | Colorado Rapids Colorado Rapids The Colorado Rapids are an American professional soccer club based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league... |
32 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 43 | 59 | –16 | 43 |
| 9 | Miami Fusion | 32 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 54 | 56 | –2 | 41 |
| 10 | Columbus Crew Columbus Crew The Columbus Crew is an American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada... |
32 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 48 | 58 | –10 | 38 |
| 11 | D.C. United D.C. United D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. It is one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, having competed in the league since its inception, in 1996.Over the... |
32 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 44 | 63 | –19 | 30 |
| 12 | San Jose Earthquakes San Jose Earthquakes The San Jose Earthquakes professional soccer team is located in the San Jose, California, United States suburb of Santa Clara, and participates in Major League Soccer , the top level soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
32 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 35 | 50 | –15 | 29 |
Source: MLSSoccer.com
Rules for classification: 1st points; 2nd head-to-head record; 3rd goal difference; 4th number of goals scored.
(SS) = MLS Supporters' Shield
MLS Supporters' Shield
The Supporters' Shield is an annual award given to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record, as determined by the MLS points system...
; (E1) = Eastern Division champion, (C1) = Central Division champion, (W1) = Western Division champion
Only applicable when the season is not finished:
(Q) = Qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs, but not yet to the particular round indicated; (E) = Eliminated from playoff-contention.