D.C. United's years of futility, by the numbers
Axios · Mark Selig ·
Seven years without a playoff appearance, five head coaches since 2020 and a fall from four-time champion to the bottom of the standings.
The big picture: On Saturday, United will finish its seventh straight season without a playoff berth, the longest active drought in MLS and one season shy of a record. Of the league's 30 teams, 18 qualify.
By the numbers: Here's how far the United have fallen:
- 28th: United's standing, with one match remaining. The club finished dead last in 2025.