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Christian Benteke: an era wasted.
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Christian Benteke: an era wasted.
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If Benteke isn't attached to living in DC, why would he re-sign with DC United at a lower, non-DP salary when he could get that same $ from an MLS team that might win something next year?
Sure looks like DC United are about to lose their best player.
Sure looks like DC United are about to lose their best player.
As expected, D.C. United declines Christian Benteke’s contract option, making him a free agent, but “we remain in discussions regarding a potential return.”
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
DCU also declines options on Kristian Fletcher, Randall Leal, Derek Dodson and Rida Zouhir but in talks with Fletcher.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
If Benteke isn't attached to living in DC, why would he re-sign with DC United at a lower, non-DP salary when he could get that same $ from an MLS team that might win something next year?
Sure looks like DC United are about to lose their best player.
Sure looks like DC United are about to lose their best player.
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Wednesday deadline looms for inactive MLS teams to decide on contract options. Many have already announced their decisions. D.C United has not.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
November 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Wednesday deadline looms for inactive MLS teams to decide on contract options. Many have already announced their decisions. D.C United has not.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
I would expect DCU to decline Christian Benteke’s option and try to negotiate a non-DP deal. He turns 35 next week. 2025 salary: $4.5 million.
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If this guy was 21. Sure, take him on a U-22. But as a DP and your Benteke replacement, no less? Not confidence inspiring to say the least... #DCU
#DCU is reportedly in pursuit of a Romanian striker as the first real transfer rumor of the offseason is here!
Could DC United be pursuing Romanian striker Louis Munteanu?
There hasn't been a ton of chatter about what DC United is doing during the offseason in terms of bringing in players. However, we might have our first idea of the type of players head coach René Weiler and general manager Erkut Sogut want to add to bolster the roster. According to a report by Romanian outlet I Am Sport…
thedistrictpress.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
If this guy was 21. Sure, take him on a U-22. But as a DP and your Benteke replacement, no less? Not confidence inspiring to say the least... #DCU
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#RBNY plays PHI, NER and DCU away on Wednesdays in 2026.
The away Hudson Derby is on a Friday.
The away Hudson Derby is on a Friday.
a man in a suit and tie says what are we doing on a tv show
ALT: a man in a suit and tie says what are we doing on a tv show
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#RBNY plays PHI, NER and DCU away on Wednesdays in 2026.
The away Hudson Derby is on a Friday.
The away Hudson Derby is on a Friday.
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Though MLS's schedule announcement notably says nothing at all about the Leagues Cup, I'm told the tournament will happen next year.
(Doesn't mean I endorse it, but a few people wondered.)
(Doesn't mean I endorse it, but a few people wondered.)
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Though MLS's schedule announcement notably says nothing at all about the Leagues Cup, I'm told the tournament will happen next year.
(Doesn't mean I endorse it, but a few people wondered.)
(Doesn't mean I endorse it, but a few people wondered.)
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Update ...
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to visit … Baltimore next year? D.C. United weighs M&T Bank Stadium for 2026 match.
Details:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
Details:
sports.yahoo.com/soccer/break...
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to visit … Baltimore next year? D.C. United weighs M&T Stadium for 2026 match
With Lionel Messi’s contract extension with Inter Miami cementing his Major League Soccer future, teams around the league are continuing to look for ways to profit from his visits.
sports.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Update ...
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
Lionel Messi* and Inter Miami are indeed coming to Baltimore early in the 2026 MLS season to play D.C. United, which chose to play the high-profile match in much-larger M&T Bank Stadium over Audi Field, per sources.
*pending availability
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The em dash has been unfairly maligned for its association with the real ChatGPT tell: the "not just X — Y" thing that makes you sound like you used an English-to-LinkedIn translator
November 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The em dash has been unfairly maligned for its association with the real ChatGPT tell: the "not just X — Y" thing that makes you sound like you used an English-to-LinkedIn translator
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Oof
D.C United has squandered so much fan goodwill over the past decade. People like me, who used to arrange group ticket sales for Scouts and attend multiple games per year, now skip them entirely. (I have seen a few Spirit games this season.)
D.C United has squandered so much fan goodwill over the past decade. People like me, who used to arrange group ticket sales for Scouts and attend multiple games per year, now skip them entirely. (I have seen a few Spirit games this season.)
November 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Oof
D.C United has squandered so much fan goodwill over the past decade. People like me, who used to arrange group ticket sales for Scouts and attend multiple games per year, now skip them entirely. (I have seen a few Spirit games this season.)
D.C United has squandered so much fan goodwill over the past decade. People like me, who used to arrange group ticket sales for Scouts and attend multiple games per year, now skip them entirely. (I have seen a few Spirit games this season.)
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Washington Spirit has hosted more playoff matches at Audi Field this year (two) than D.C. United has since the stadium opened in 2018 (one).
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November 15, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Washington Spirit has hosted more playoff matches at Audi Field this year (two) than D.C. United has since the stadium opened in 2018 (one).
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What the hell are we doing?
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What the hell are we doing?
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Basketball Update/Final:
Georgetown 70
Maryland 60
--First home court opening loss for Terrapins since 1976-77 season (48 straight wins until tonight)
--First Georgetown win in College Park since 2/25/1964
Georgetown 70
Maryland 60
--First home court opening loss for Terrapins since 1976-77 season (48 straight wins until tonight)
--First Georgetown win in College Park since 2/25/1964
November 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Basketball Update/Final:
Georgetown 70
Maryland 60
--First home court opening loss for Terrapins since 1976-77 season (48 straight wins until tonight)
--First Georgetown win in College Park since 2/25/1964
Georgetown 70
Maryland 60
--First home court opening loss for Terrapins since 1976-77 season (48 straight wins until tonight)
--First Georgetown win in College Park since 2/25/1964
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D C. United has sent an email encouraging fans to buy tickets to Spirit-Racing on Saturday.
Not sure I've seen the Spirit and DCU link up to this extent since Sam Staab modeled the cherry blossom kit.
Not sure I've seen the Spirit and DCU link up to this extent since Sam Staab modeled the cherry blossom kit.
November 7, 2025 at 12:59 AM
D C. United has sent an email encouraging fans to buy tickets to Spirit-Racing on Saturday.
Not sure I've seen the Spirit and DCU link up to this extent since Sam Staab modeled the cherry blossom kit.
Not sure I've seen the Spirit and DCU link up to this extent since Sam Staab modeled the cherry blossom kit.
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Tremendous late save by the Charleston Battery's Luis Zamudio to deny Rhode Island FC's JJ Williams in second-half stoppage time, keeping the game scoreless.
We're heading for extra time on CBS Sports Network in the #USL-C Playoffs, both teams down to 10 players.
We're heading for extra time on CBS Sports Network in the #USL-C Playoffs, both teams down to 10 players.
November 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Tremendous late save by the Charleston Battery's Luis Zamudio to deny Rhode Island FC's JJ Williams in second-half stoppage time, keeping the game scoreless.
We're heading for extra time on CBS Sports Network in the #USL-C Playoffs, both teams down to 10 players.
We're heading for extra time on CBS Sports Network in the #USL-C Playoffs, both teams down to 10 players.
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Our friends at @sixonefivesoccer.com have created their postseason survey, and they have graciously invited us to join in! So, for all DC United fans, here's the most comprehensive season survey you'll find out there, and we're looking for your thoughts! Also, please share widely! #DCU #MLS
2025 DC United season survey: Tell us what you think!
The 2025 DC United season is over, and the Wooden Spoon will be in our hands for the next year. It's certainly a season to forget, even if there were a couple of nice moments. Back when this site was Black & Red United, we used to have a Cake or Death (Goat or Fox) segment every offseason where we went through each of the players on the roster to evaluate whether the community would want them back.
thedistrictpress.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Our friends at @sixonefivesoccer.com have created their postseason survey, and they have graciously invited us to join in! So, for all DC United fans, here's the most comprehensive season survey you'll find out there, and we're looking for your thoughts! Also, please share widely! #DCU #MLS
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Afraid the Post has me tied up with other duties, so I haven’t been on the DCU beat the past few weeks. Sorry I can’t be of more service at the moment!
October 28, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Afraid the Post has me tied up with other duties, so I haven’t been on the DCU beat the past few weeks. Sorry I can’t be of more service at the moment!
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It may or may not mean something that Jason Levien, in his video to fans after they FINALLY sent out season ticket renewal notices, mentioned Gabriel Pirani as someone for next year, but didn’t say Christian Benteke’s name at all.
October 27, 2025 at 9:24 PM
It may or may not mean something that Jason Levien, in his video to fans after they FINALLY sent out season ticket renewal notices, mentioned Gabriel Pirani as someone for next year, but didn’t say Christian Benteke’s name at all.
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Free Newsletter: I'm starting up with offseason guides for all 30 teams!
In today's edition we circle the drain with D.C. United and Atlanta United. 2025 was not kind to them!
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/offseason-...
In today's edition we circle the drain with D.C. United and Atlanta United. 2025 was not kind to them!
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/offseason-...
Offseason Guides: D.C. United, Atlanta circle the drain
A little something to light the way through a long, dark winter
tacticsfreezone.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Free Newsletter: I'm starting up with offseason guides for all 30 teams!
In today's edition we circle the drain with D.C. United and Atlanta United. 2025 was not kind to them!
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/offseason-...
In today's edition we circle the drain with D.C. United and Atlanta United. 2025 was not kind to them!
tacticsfreezone.substack.com/p/offseason-...
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People who close the windows on the airplane at takeoff: Who hurt you? How did your spirit get crushed to this extent?
October 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM
People who close the windows on the airplane at takeoff: Who hurt you? How did your spirit get crushed to this extent?
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You know if I was a club that just won their second wooden spoon in 4 years, have the longest playoff drought in the league. Maybe I would consider recognizing that and posting something like this. Nothing against the people working at the club specifically, Jason would never allow this. #DCU
October 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM
You know if I was a club that just won their second wooden spoon in 4 years, have the longest playoff drought in the league. Maybe I would consider recognizing that and posting something like this. Nothing against the people working at the club specifically, Jason would never allow this. #DCU
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And it's a shame, because they actually did take recent events into account - they finally dropped prices after raising them, came up with flexible plans for just having X amount of games to use as wanted, some actual good ideas!
And I wish it mattered! Because Levien and Kaplan ain't get my money.
And I wish it mattered! Because Levien and Kaplan ain't get my money.
October 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
And it's a shame, because they actually did take recent events into account - they finally dropped prices after raising them, came up with flexible plans for just having X amount of games to use as wanted, some actual good ideas!
And I wish it mattered! Because Levien and Kaplan ain't get my money.
And I wish it mattered! Because Levien and Kaplan ain't get my money.
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MLS Playoff Games Hosted By Team since '18:
1. SEA - 13
2. LAFC - 12
3. CLB - 10
4. NYC - 9
T5. ATL, PHI, SKC - 8
T8. ORL, POR, RBNY - 6
T11. CIN, LAG - 5
T13. HOU, RSL, VAN - 4
T16. FCD, MIN, NE - 3
T19. ATX, COL, MIA, MTL, NSH, TFC - 2
T25. CLT, DC, STL - 1
CHI*, SD*, SJ - 0
*Will host in 25
1. SEA - 13
2. LAFC - 12
3. CLB - 10
4. NYC - 9
T5. ATL, PHI, SKC - 8
T8. ORL, POR, RBNY - 6
T11. CIN, LAG - 5
T13. HOU, RSL, VAN - 4
T16. FCD, MIN, NE - 3
T19. ATX, COL, MIA, MTL, NSH, TFC - 2
T25. CLT, DC, STL - 1
CHI*, SD*, SJ - 0
*Will host in 25
October 20, 2025 at 3:06 AM
MLS Playoff Games Hosted By Team since '18:
1. SEA - 13
2. LAFC - 12
3. CLB - 10
4. NYC - 9
T5. ATL, PHI, SKC - 8
T8. ORL, POR, RBNY - 6
T11. CIN, LAG - 5
T13. HOU, RSL, VAN - 4
T16. FCD, MIN, NE - 3
T19. ATX, COL, MIA, MTL, NSH, TFC - 2
T25. CLT, DC, STL - 1
CHI*, SD*, SJ - 0
*Will host in 25
1. SEA - 13
2. LAFC - 12
3. CLB - 10
4. NYC - 9
T5. ATL, PHI, SKC - 8
T8. ORL, POR, RBNY - 6
T11. CIN, LAG - 5
T13. HOU, RSL, VAN - 4
T16. FCD, MIN, NE - 3
T19. ATX, COL, MIA, MTL, NSH, TFC - 2
T25. CLT, DC, STL - 1
CHI*, SD*, SJ - 0
*Will host in 25
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New York Times believes in DC United
When wooden spoons show signs of aging, you can’t just chuck them into the dishwasher. These simple steps will quickly bring them back to life. nyti.ms/42B0jaQ
October 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
New York Times believes in DC United