2024 D.C. United season
2024 season | ||
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General manager | Ally Mackay | |
Head coach | Troy Lesesne | |
Stadium | Audi Field | |
MLS | Conference: 10th Overall: 19th | |
U.S. Open Cup | Did not qualify | |
Leagues Cup | Group stage | |
Top goalscorer | League: Christian Benteke (6) All: Christian Benteke (6) | |
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The 2024 season will be D.C. United's 29th in existence and its 29th consecutive season in the top division of American soccer, Major League Soccer. In addition to MLS, D.C. United will participate in the 2024 Leagues Cup.
Background[edit]
The 2023 season was the first, and only, full season with Wayne Rooney in charge of managerial duties for United. Under Rooney's leadership the club improved in form and finishing with 40 points on the season, up from 27 the previous season. However, the improvement was not enough to qualify for the 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs, resulting in Rooney's dismissal.[1] Despite calls for his resignation by fans, Sporting Director Dave Kasper was not fired during the offseason.[2]
Outside of league play, United reached the fourth round of the 2023 U.S. Open Cup and the round of 32 in the 2023 Leagues Cup. Christian Benteke lead United with 14 goals across all competitions.
Club[edit]
Front office[edit]
Position | Name |
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Chairman | ![]() |
Co-Chairman | ![]() |
President | ![]() |
Senior Consultant | ![]() |
Chief Marketing Officer | ![]() |
Senior Vice President | ![]() |
Chief Financial Officer | ![]() |
Chief Communications Officer | ![]() |
Team management and technical staff[edit]
Position | Name |
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General Manager | ![]() |
Assistant GM | ![]() |
Director of Player Personnel | ![]() |
Head coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
Assistant coach | ![]() |
Goalkeeping coach | ![]() |
First-team roster[edit]
Squad No. | Name | Nationality | Position(s) | Date of birth (Age) | Apps | Goals | Assists | Signed from |
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Goalkeepers | ||||||||
1 | Tyler Miller | ![]() |
GK | March 12, 1993 | 25 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
24 | Alex Bono | ![]() |
GK | April 25, 1994 | 15 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
26 | Nathan Crockford | ![]() |
GK | September 6, 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
56 | Luis Zamudio | ![]() |
GK | June 24, 1998 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Defenders | ||||||||
3 | Lucas Bartlett | ![]() |
CB | July 26, 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
4 | Matti Peltola | ![]() |
CB / DM | July 3, 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
12 | Conner Antley | ![]() |
RB / CB | March 22, 1995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
15 | Steve Birnbaum | ![]() |
CB | January 23, 1991 | 269 | 14 | 6 | ![]() |
16 | Garrison Tubbs | ![]() |
CB | February 17, 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
22 | Aaron Herrera | ![]() |
RB | June 6, 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
30 | Hayden Sargis | ![]() |
CB | May 2, 2002 | 6 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
45 | Matai Akinmboni | ![]() |
CB | October 17, 2006 | 7 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
97 | Christopher McVey | ![]() |
CB | April 12, 1997 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
Midfielders | ||||||||
6 | Russell Canouse | ![]() |
DM | June 11, 1995 | 140 | 5 | 6 | ![]() |
7 | Pedro Santos | ![]() |
LM / RW | April 22, 1988 | 23 | 1 | 1 | ![]() |
8 | Jared Stroud | ![]() |
LW / RW | July 10, 1996 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
10 | Gabriel Pirani | ![]() |
AM | April 12, 2002 | 10 | 1 | 0 | ![]() |
14 | Martín Rodríguez | ![]() |
MF / LW | August 5, 1994 | 14 | 0 | 1 | ![]() |
18 | Jeremy Garay | ![]() |
MF | April 1, 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
21 | Ted Ku-DiPietro | ![]() |
AM | January 28, 2002 | 39 | 5 | 3 | ![]() |
25 | Jackson Hopkins | ![]() |
AM / SS | July 1, 2004 | 34 | 0 | 1 | ![]() |
43 | Mateusz Klich | ![]() |
CM | June 30, 1990 | 36 | 4 | 7 | ![]() |
Forwards | ||||||||
11 | Cristian Dájome | ![]() |
LW | January 3, 1994 | 23 | 2 | 1 | ![]() |
17 | Jacob Murrell | ![]() |
FW | March 29, 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() |
20 | Christian Benteke | ![]() |
ST | December 3, 1990 | 41 | 15 | 3 | ![]() |
27 | Kristian Fletcher | ![]() |
FW | October 16, 2004 | 15 | 1 | 1 | ![]() |
Non-competitive[edit]
Friendlies[edit]
January 30 | Sudan ![]() | 0–6 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
11:00 AM EST | Report | Parrish ![]() Herrera ![]() Dájome ![]() Fletcher ![]() Murrell ![]() |
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Attendance: 0 |
February 3 | Al Wehda ![]() | 1–1 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
11:00 AM EST | Ighalo ![]() |
Report | Santos ![]() |
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Attendance: 0 |
February 12 | Al-Hilal ![]() | 3–1 | ![]() | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
11:00 AM EST | Muzmel ![]() Diaw ![]() Ifasso ![]() |
Report | Hopkins ![]() |
Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City Attendance: 0 |
February 9 | Al-Ettifaq ![]() | 2–0 | ![]() | Dammam, Saudi Arabia |
9:45 AM EST | Medrán ![]() Dembélé ![]() |
Stadium: Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium Attendance: 0 |
February 17 | FC Dallas | 2–0 | D.C. United | Frisco, Texas |
2:10 PM EST | Illarramendi ![]() Ferreira ![]() |
Report | Stadium: Toyota Stadium Attendance: 14,834 |
July 20 | D.C. United ![]() | – | ![]() | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
Competitive[edit]
Major League Soccer[edit]
Standings[edit]
Eastern Conference[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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8 | Philadelphia Union | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 23 | +4 | 20 | Qualification for the Wild card round |
9 | Nashville SC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 19 | |
10 | D.C. United | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 31 | −6 | 19 | |
11 | Orlando City SC | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 24 | −8 | 17 | |
12 | CF Montréal | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 35 | −12 | 17 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall table[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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17 | Philadelphia Union | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 23 | +4 | 20 |
18 | Nashville SC | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 22 | −2 | 19 |
19 | D.C. United | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 31 | −6 | 19 |
20 | Seattle Sounders FC | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 21 | −1 | 18 |
21 | St. Louis City SC | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 25 | −2 | 18 |
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Results summary[edit]
Overall | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||
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Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 25 | 31 | −6 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 17 | −2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 14 | −4 |
Last updated: June 1, 2024.
Source: MLS
Match results[edit]
February 24 1 | D.C. United | 3–1 | New England Revolution | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EST | Report |
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Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 19,215 Referee: Andrew Musashe |
March 2 2 | Portland Timbers | 2–2 | D.C. United | Portland, Oregon |
10:30 PM EST | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 20,221 Referee: Trevor Wiseman |
March 10 3 | FC Cincinnati | 0–0 | D.C. United | Cincinnati, Ohio |
3:00 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: TQL Stadium Attendance: 25,513 Referee: Cristian Campo Hernandez |
March 16 4 | D.C. United | 1–3 | Inter Miami CF | Washington, D.C. |
2:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 19,365 Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez |
March 23 5 | St. Louis City SC | 2–2 | D.C. United | St. Louis, Missouri |
8:30 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: CityPark Attendance: 22,423 Referee: Amin Hadzic |
March 30 6 | D.C. United | 1–0 | CF Montréal | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 18,402 Referee: Ramy Touchan |
April 6 7 | Columbus Crew | 1–1 | D.C. United | Columbus, Ohio |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Lower.com Field Attendance: 20,740 Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere |
April 13 8 | D.C. United | 2–3 | Orlando City SC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Report |
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Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 18,615 Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr. |
April 20 9 | New York City FC | 2–0 | D.C. United | New York, New York |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Citi Field Attendance: 21,073 Referee: Malik Badawi |
April 27 10 | D.C. United | 2–1 | Seattle Sounders FC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 18,223 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
May 4 11 | D.C. United | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 17,237 Referee: Ismir Pekmic |
May 11 12 | Atlanta United FC | 2–3 | D.C. United | Atlanta, Georgia |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium Attendance: 42,822 Referee: Joe Dickerson |
May 15 13 | D.C. United | 1–4 | New York Red Bulls | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT |
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Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 17,417 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
May 18 14 | Inter Miami CF | 1–0 | D.C. United | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Chase Stadium Attendance: 21,318 Referee: Guido Gonzales, Jr. |
May 25 15 | D.C. United | 1–1 | Chicago Fire FC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Audi Field Attendance: 19,081 Referee: Mark Allatin |
May 29 16 | CF Montréal | 4–2 | D.C. United | Montreal, Quebec |
7:30 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Saputo Stadium Referee: Ismail Elfath |
June 1 17 | D.C. United | 2–2 | Toronto FC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT |
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Report |
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Stadium: Audi Field Referee: Jon Freemon |
June 15 18 | Charlotte FC | v | D.C. United | Charlotte, North Carolina |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Bank of America Stadium |
June 19 19 | D.C. United | v | Atlanta United FC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
June 22 20 | D.C. United | v | Houston Dynamo FC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
June 29 21 | New York Red Bulls | v | D.C. United | Harrison, New Jersey |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Red Bull Arena |
July 3 22 | D.C. United | v | FC Cincinnati | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
July 6 23 | Orlando City SC | v | D.C. United | Orlando, Florida |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium |
July 13 24 | D.C. United | v | Nashville SC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
July 17 25 | Minnesota United FC | v | D.C. United | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
8:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Allianz Field |
August 24 26 | D.C. United | v | FC Dallas | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
August 31 27 | Toronto FC | v | D.C. United | Toronto, Ontario |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: BMO Field |
September 7 28 | Chicago Fire FC | v | D.C. United | Chicago, Illinois |
8:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Soldier Field |
September 14 29 | D.C. United | v | New York City FC | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
September 22 30 | Philadelphia Union | v | D.C. United | Chester, Pennsylvania |
6:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Subaru Park |
September 28 31 | D.C. United | v | Columbus Crew | Washington, D.C. |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
October 2 32 | Nashville SC | v | D.C. United | Nashville, Tennessee |
8:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Geodis Park |
October 5 33 | New England Revolution | v | D.C. United | Foxborough, Massachusetts |
7:30 PM EDT | Stadium: Gillette Stadium |
October 19 34 | D.C. United | v | Charlotte FC | Washington, D.C. |
6:00 PM EDT | Stadium: Audi Field |
U.S. Open Cup[edit]
The top eight teams that did not already qualify for the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup, excluding the defending Open Cup champion, qualified for the 2024 U.S. Open Cup. D.C. United did not finish in one of the positions to qualify for the tournament.[3]
Leagues Cup[edit]
Group stage[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | PW | PL | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification | ATL | SAN | DCU | |
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1 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to knockout stage | — | Aug 4 | Jul 26 | |
2 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | Jul 31 | ||
3 | ![]() |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
July 26 Group stage | Atlanta United ![]() | v | ![]() | Atlanta, Georgia |
8:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
July 31 Group stage | Santos Laguna ![]() | v | ![]() | Washington, D.C. |
8:00 PM EDT | Report | Stadium: Audi Field |
Transfers[edit]
Transfers in[edit]
Date | Position | No. | Name | From | Fee/notes | Ref. |
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December 11, 2023 | MF | 8 | ![]() |
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Trade for Chris Durkin | [4] |
DF | 3 | ![]() |
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Trade for Chris Durkin | [4] | |
December 12, 2023 | DF | 22 | ![]() |
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Trade for Ruan, $500,000 GAM | [5] |
December 19, 2023 | DF | 16 | ![]() |
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$125K GAM, up to $150K extra for certain conditions | [6] |
January 5, 2024 | FW | 17 | ![]() |
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2024 MLS SuperDraft pick Signed through 2026 with 2027 team option. |
[7] |
January 16, 2024 | GK | 26 | ![]() |
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2024 MLS SuperDraft pick Signed through 2024 with 2025-27 team options. |
[8] |
February 1, 2024 | DF | 97 | ![]() |
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2024 International slot, up to $100K GAM to Miami | [9] |
February 2, 2024 | DF | 4 | ![]() |
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Free Transfer | [10][11] |
February 14, 2024 | DF | 12 | ![]() |
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Signed through 2025, with 2026 team option | [12] |
Transfers out[edit]
Date | Position | No. | Name | To | Fee/notes | Ref. |
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December 1, 2023 | MF | 49 | ![]() |
Out of Contract | ||
DF | 3 | ![]() |
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Out of Contract | [13] | |
DF | 23 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
DF | 4 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
DF | 14 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
DF | 31 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
DF | 33 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
DF | 72 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
MF | 22 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
FW | 9 | ![]() |
Option Declined | [13] | ||
FW | 19 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
FW | 84 | ![]() |
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Option Declined | [13] | |
December 11, 2023 | MF | 8 | ![]() |
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Trade, $300,000 GAM | [4] |
December 12, 2023 | DF | 2 | ![]() |
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Trade | [5] |
June 3, 2024 | DF | 5 | ![]() |
Contract Buyout |
Loan out[edit]
No. | Pos. | Player | Loaned to | Start | End | Source |
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26 | FW | ![]() |
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September 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | [14] |
30 | DF | ![]() |
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March 5, 2024 March 26, 2024 |
March 22, 2024 December 1, 2024 |
[15] [16] [17] |
18 | MF | ![]() |
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March 13, 2024 | December 1, 2024 | [18] |
56 | GK | ![]() |
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May 2, 2024 | December 1, 2024 | [19] |
45 | DF | ![]() |
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May 14, 2024 | December 1, 2024 | [20] |
MLS SuperDraft picks[edit]
2024 D.C. United SuperDraft Picks | |||||
Round | Selection | Player | Position | College | Status |
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1 | 7 | ![]() |
FW | Georgetown | Signed with First Team |
2 | 36 | ![]() |
MF | Clemson | Signed with Crown Legacy FC |
2 | 49 | ![]() |
DF | North Carolina[Draftnote 1] | Stayed with Sacramento Republic |
3 | 65 | ![]() |
GK | Wisconsin | Signed with First Team |
- ^ Sanchez is currently under contract with the Sacramento Republic, but if he is signed to an MLS contract, DC United retains right of first refusal, and the MLS franchise signing him must pay adequate compensation to Sacramento.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "D.C. United and Head Coach Wayne Rooney Have Mutually Agreed to Part Ways". dcunited.com. October 7, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ "Dave Kasper interview". D.C. United. Facebook. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ Carisle, Jeff (March 1, 2024). "U.S. Open Cup revamp: Only 8 MLS first teams". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c Bogert, Tom (December 7, 2023). "St. Louis City agrees deal for D.C. United's Durkin". The Athletic. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ a b "D.C. United Acquire Defender Aaron Herrera from CF Montréal in Exchange for $500K GAM and Defender Ruan". D.C. United. Major League Soccer. December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "D.C. United Acquire Defender Garrison Tubbs from Atlanta United". D.C. United. Major League Soccer. December 21, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Goff, Steven (January 5, 2024). "Jacob Murrell to sign with D.C. United, departing Georgetown early". Washington Post. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "D.C. United Sign University of Wisconsin Goalkeeper Nathan Crockford". D.C. United. Major League Soccer. January 16, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "D.C. United Acquired Swedish Defender Christopher McVey from Inter Miami CF in Exchange for a 2024 International Slot". D.C. United. Major League Soccer. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Goff, Steven (January 29, 2024). "D.C. United makes first international move, acquiring Finland's Matti Peltola". Washington Post. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "D.C. United Sign Finland National Team Midfielder Matti Peltola". D.C. United. Major League Soccer.
- ^ "D.C. United Sign Defender Conner Antley from the Tampa Bay Rowdies". D.C. United. Major League Soccer. February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "D.C. United Announce 2023 Roster Decisions | DC United". D.C. United. Major League Soccer. December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "DC United loan Kristian Fletcher to Swansea City U-21s". mlssoccer.com. September 7, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "D.C. United Loan Defender Hayden Sargis to Las Vegas Lights FC". DC United. Major League Soccer. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ https://www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-united-recall-defender-hayden-sargis-from-las-vegas-lights-fc-loan
- ^ https://www.dcunited.com/news/d-c-united-defender-hayden-sargis-returns-on-loan-to-las-vegas-lights-fc
- ^ "Locomotive adds Jeremy Garay on loan from D.C. United". EPLocomotoveFC.com. El Paso Locomotive FC. March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "Switchbacks FC Acquire Goalkeeper Luis Zamudio On Loan From D.C. United For 2024". Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. USL Championship. May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "D.C. United Loan Defender Matai Akinmboni to Loudoun United FC | DC United". D.C. United. Major League Soccer. May 14, 2024. Retrieved May 15, 2024.