description D.C. United Overview
D.C. United is a professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C., and a charter member of Major League Soccer. The club began league play in 1996 and won the inaugural MLS Cup that year, defeating the Los Angeles Galaxy in a final decided in extra time while coached by Bruce Arena; it is followed by supporters of Washington-area professional soccer.
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When did D.C. United begin playing in MLS?
D.C. United began league play in 1996 as a charter member of Major League Soccer. The club played its first MLS home match at RFK Stadium on April 20, 1996.
Who did D.C. United beat in the first MLS Cup final?
D.C. United defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy in the inaugural 1996 MLS Cup. The final went to extra time, where rookie Eddie Pope scored the winning golden goal.
Who coached D.C. United in the 1996 MLS Cup?
Bruce Arena coached D.C. United during its inaugural championship season. Important players from that team included Marco Etcheverry and Jaime Moreno.
Where did D.C. United play its early home matches?
RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. was the club's early home venue. The stadium hosted D.C. United's first MLS match and the team's 1996 regular-season home games.
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