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Stadium | RFK Stadium | ||
MLS |
Conference: 1st Overall: 1st |
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MLS Cup | Champions | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Runners-Up | ||
CONCACAF Champions' Cup | Third place | ||
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The 1997 D.C. United season was the clubs' third year of existence, as well as their second season in Major League Soccer. The United successfully defended their MLS Cup title, becoming the first and only club to consecutively win the MLS Cup, until Houston Dynamo in 2007. Additionally, United won their first ever MLS Supporters' Shield in 1997, earning their first league "double" by winning the regular season and the playoffs.
The 1996 Major League Soccer season was both Major League Soccer and D.C. United's debut season, which resulted in United winning the inaugural MLS Cup championship match.
D.C. United win the series 2–0.
D.C. United win the series 2–0.
Note: Match stood as a draw