From the Guardian · · 1m
DC United miss playoffs for seventh straight season
DC United's seventh straight playoff miss sets MLS record.
In brief
DC United's seventh straight playoff miss sets MLS record. DC United will miss MLS playoffs for seventh consecutive season, tying an all-time league record. Originally reported by the Guardian.
DC United miss playoffs
DC United will miss the playoffs for the seventh straight season in MLS.
Seventh straight season record
They tie an all-time MLS record with their seventh consecutive playoff miss.
Ownership apology
United ownership apologizes for another disappointing season and promises a brighter future.
Coaching instability
United have cycled through coaches, players and staff at a dizzying rate in recent years.
Hiring lawyer as coach
They hired Dr Erkut Sogut, a German-born lawyer and sports agent, to lead their sporting department.
Audi Field renovation
United ask DC government for hundreds of millions to renovate their eight-year-old Audi Field.
Other struggling teams
CF Montréal, Sporting Kansas City and Atlanta United also struggle to make playoffs.
The takeaway
DC United will miss MLS playoffs for seventh consecutive season, tying an all-time league record.
