The 2000 D.C. United season was the clubs’ sixth year of existence as well as their fifth season in Major League Soccer. Upon winning the 1999 MLS Cup final United were unable to not only defend their league title but the club failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. To date this is the only time in league history the defending champion failed to qualify for the playoffs the subsequent year.
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