D.C. United

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dc-united

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the club identity?Professional soccer club representing Washington, D.C
2. What is the league membership?Founding member of Major League Soccer (MLS), competing in the Eastern Conference
3. When was D.C. United founded?D.C. United was founded in 1994.
4. How many MLS Cups has D.C. United won?D.C. United has won four MLS Cups.

Inaugural Franchise: One of the original teams that started a sports league when it was first created.
Knockout Tournament: A competition where the loser of each match is eliminated, and the winner advances to the next round.
Homegrown Player: A player who has developed through the club's own youth academy system.
Managerial Tenure: The length of time a coach or manager is in charge of a sports team.