D.C. United

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 19: Erik Sorga of Estonia controls the ball during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier between The Netherlands and Estonia on November 19, 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

D.C. United: Erik Sorga one for the future

D.C. United and Luka Modric: Have we not learned anything?

D.C. United: The offensive rebuild starts now

D.C. United: Protecting your strength

TORONTO, CANADA - 2019/10/19: Marco Marky Delgado (8) seen in action during the MLS game between Toronto FC and DC United at the Bmo field in Toronto.(Final score; Toronto fc 5:1 Dc United). (Photo by Angel Marchini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Toronto FC Vs D.C. United: Every player rated

COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 24: D.C. United Head Coach Ben Olsen reacts during the match between the Columbus Crew SC and the D.C. United at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on April 24, 2019. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: The dichotomy of defensive success

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 04: Wayne Rooney #9 of D.C. United passes the ball in the first half against the Philadelphia Union at Audi Field on August 4, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

New York Red Bulls Vs D.C. United: 3 things we learned – Bill Hamid proves his class

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 21: D.C. United forward Paul Arriola (7) after missing a chance during a MLS match between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls, on August 21, 2019, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Portland Timbers Vs D.C. United: 3 things we learned – VAR controversy

SLUG:sp-wcacsoc DATE:November 2, 2007 CREDIT: Mark Gail/ TWP Washington D.C. ASSIGNMENT#: 195547 EDITED: dl DeMatha's soccer coach Dafydd Evans hugged Eric Hamel after the game with Carroll in which Hamel scored the winning penalty kick. (Photo by Mark Gail/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Dafydd Evans: The Link Between Swansea City and D.C. United

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 18: Lucas Rodriguez #11 of the D.C. United celebrates with his team after scoring a goal in the game against the FC Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium on July 18, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

D.C. United: True contenders or mere pretenders?

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 29: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) during second half action against the Chicago Fire at Audi Field. (Photo by Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)

D.C. United: The Wayne Rooney departure an unmitigated disaster

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 29: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) beats Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg (16) from the penalty spot for DC United goal during a MLS match between D.C United and Toronto FC on June 29, 2019, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

DC United Vs Toronto FC: 3 things we learned – Anyone know a striker?

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 15: Houston Dynamo forward Mauro Manotas (9) celebrates after scoring a goal during the MLS soccer match between the Portland Timbers and Houston Dynamo on May 15, 2019 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Houston Dynamo Vs D.C. United: Formation trick works again

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 21: D.C. United defender Steve Birnbaum (15) connects on a corner kick pass between New York City defender Maxime Chanot (4) and forward Heber (9) during a MLS match between New York City FC and DC United on April 21, 2019 at Audi Field, in Washington D.C(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

New York City FC vs D.C. United: Player ratings – Heber makes stunning debut

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 06: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) heads for the locker room after receiving a red card in the second half during a MLS match between D.C United and Los Angeles FC on April 6, 2019, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: The underrated victory

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 3:D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) cheers on teammates in the second half at Audi Field in the season opener March 03, 2019 in Washington, DC. D.C. United beat Atlanta United 2-0.(Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney unleashed: D.C. United’s MVP taking MLS by storm

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15:D.C. forward Wayne Rooney (9) celebrates a 1st half goal during a game between DC United and the Portland Timbers in Washington, DC on August 15, 2018. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Orlando City Vs D.C. United: 3 things we learned – Rooney rises again

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: A member of 3252 supporters group enjoyed the Los Angeles FC's MLS Western Conference Knockout match against Real Salt Lake at the Banc of California Stadium on November 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Real Salt Lake won the match 3-2 (Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images)

MLS: LAFC, D.C. United stadiums gunning for international recognition

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28: Luciano Acosta of DC United during the MLS match between DC United and Colorado Rapids at Audi Field on July 28, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

D.C. United: Pros and cons of not selling Luciano Acosta

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 19: D.C. United midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) controls a high pass during a MLS match between D.C. United and the New England Revolution, on August 19, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington D.C.D.C. United defeated the New England Revolution 2-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Losing Luciano Acosta a crushing but necessary blow

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 13: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United poses with the Premier League trophy at the start of the Premier League trophy winners parade on May 13, 2013 in Manchester, England (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

D.C. United: Wayne Rooney illustrates champion mentality

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: D.C. United forward Wayne Rooney (9) and midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) with goalscorer forward Paul Arriola (7) during a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Wayne Rooney right about Luciano Acosta

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: DC United coach Ben Olsen at the end of a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United and Ben Olsen: This was obvious, right?

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 29: DC United coach Ben Olsen at the end of a MLS game between D.C. United and the Montreal Impact, on September 29, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.DC United defeated the Montreal Impact 5-0.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United and Ben Olsen: Continuity, security and freedom

TOPSHOT - Argentina's Estudiantes de La Plata midfielder Lucas Rodriguez shoots a corner kick, during their Copa Libertadores group F football match against Brazil's Santos at Centenario Ciudad de Quilmes stadium in Quilmes, Buenos Aires on April 5, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / JAVIER GONZALEZ TOLEDO (Photo credit should read JAVIER GONZALEZ TOLEDO/AFP/Getty Images)

D.C. United: Lucas Rodriguez adds depth to high-powered offense

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 1: DC United looks on as Columbus Crew SC scores on a penalty kick during a shoot-out in a first round playoff game against DC United and Columbus Crew SC at Audi Field on November 1, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Path to elite status is not a long one

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15:D.C. forward Wayne Rooney (9) celebrates a 1st half goal during a game between DC United and the Portland Timbers in Washington, DC on August 15, 2018. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Top 5 Wayne Rooney goals from 2018 season

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 12: D.C United players greet their fans at the end of a MLS match between D.C. United and Orland City SC on August 12, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C. United defeated Orlando 3-2. (Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

D.C. United: Building a winning culture at Audi Field