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D.C. United cuts ties with goalkeeper Alex Bono amid end-of-season roster decisions
WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United, which was eliminated from Major League Soccer playoff contention on the final day of the regular season, has declined starting goalkeeper Alex Bono's contract option for next season. The team announced its roster decisions on Friday, leaving 17...
Messi leads list of MLS MVP finalists, with Inter Miami teammate Suarez also among 5 players
No surprise here: Lionel Messi is among the finalists for Major League Soccer's MVP award for this season. In addition to Messi, Inter Miami teammate Luis Suarez is among five finalists for the Landon Donovan MLS MVP announced on Thursday. The others include Evander from the...
Pep Biel, Brandt Bronico help Charlotte end DC United's season with 3-0 victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pep Biel scored in the 58th minute to ignite a three-goal second half, Brandt Bronico had two assists, and Charlotte cruised to a 3-0 victory, eliminating D.C. United from postseason play in a Decision Day match to close out the regular season on Saturday. Biel...
Major League Soccer playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history heading into Decision Day
While teams are fighting to improve their playoff position on Decision Day, Inter Miami will be attempting to make Major League Soccer history. The Lionel Messi -led squad has the opportunity to secure the league's all-time points record on Saturday against the New England...
Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scores 23rd goal and D.C. United keeps playoff hopes alive
FOX BOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Pedro Santos opened the scoring in the third minute, Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scored his 23rd goal, and D.C. United beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday night. Benteke tied Raúl Díaz Arce’s record from 1996 for the most...
3 playoff spots remain as MLS teams scramble for postseason position
As the MLS postseason looms, D.C. United is among a handful of teams on the bubble for a playoff spot with two games remaining in the regular season. At the same time D.C. United is clamoring for a berth, striker Christian Benteke has nearly secured the Golden Boot for most goals...
Gabriel Pirani scores twice during second-half stoppage time as DC United rallies past Nashville 4-3
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gabriel Pirani used both feet to score a pair of unassisted goals during second-half stoppage time after Christian Benteke netted his league-leading 22nd goal and D.C. United rallied from two down to stun Nashville SC 4-3 on Wednesday night. The...
Benteke scores 2 goals for DC United in 2-2 tie with Crew
WASHINGTON (AP) — Christian Benteke scored two goals, giving him an MLS-leading 21 this season, for the D.C. United Saturday night in a 2-2 tie with Columbus Crew. Benteke redirected a short pass from Gabriel Pirani and then beat goalkeeper Patrick Schulte for a goal from the...
Dániel Gazdag scores twice, Mikael Uhre provides early spark in Union's 4-0 victory over DC United
CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Dániel Gazdag scored one of his two goals three minutes after Mikael Uhre found the net early in the first half and the Philadelphia Union breezed to a 4-0 victory over D.C. United on Sunday night. With the victory, Philadelphia (9-12-9) pulled even with...
NYCFC's Christian Benteke, DC United's Santiago Rodríguez trade PK goals in 1-1 draw
WASHINGTON (AP) — D.C. United's Christian Benteke scored on a penalty kick in the second half after Santiago Rodríguez had a PK goal for New York City FC in the first and the two clubs played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Benteke's league-leading 19th goal of the season came in...
