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2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
12-5-14, 9th in Major League Soccer
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Valentin Castellanos leads NYCFC's blitz of D.C. United
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Revs beat D.C. United, close in on MLS points mark
Adam Buksa, Carles Gil and Gustavo Bou scored second-half goals and the Revolution moved closer to notching the most points in MLS history.
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Nashville SC, D.C. United hold ground in scoreless tie
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Dikes' stoppage-time header stuns D.C.
Daryl Dike's stoppage-time header lifted Orlando City to a thrilling 2-1 win over D.C. United in a battle of Eastern Conference foes on Saturday.
Daryl Dike's header in 97th minute wins it for Orlando SC (0:46)
Ola Kamara adds to goal tally as D.C. tops Minnesota
MLS goal leader Ola Kamara scored and had an assist as D.C. United defeated visiting Minnesota United 3-1 on Wednesday.
D.C. United makes quick work of Minnesota (1:58)
Arriola's two goals helps D.C. defeat Cincinnati
Paul Arriola scored two first-half goals as D.C. United broke out early during its 4-2 home victory over FC Cincinnati.
Nigel Robertha's goal in 72nd minute puts DC United up 4-0 (0:32)
Surging Atlanta United topple D.C. United
Ezequiel Barco scored his seventh goal of the season and assisted Josef Martinez's team-leading ninth to help Atlanta beat DC United.
Ezequiel Barco nails a stunning free kick vs. D.C. United (0:30)
Ola Kamara's hat trick lifts DC United past Chicago
Ola Kamara converted a pair of penalty kicks while bagging a first-half hat trick, and D.C. United rolled to a 3-0 win over the Chicago Fire.
Kamara nets hat trick in D.C. United's win vs. Chicago Fire FC (2:20)
DC United holds on for draw against New York Red Bulls
Ola Kamara scored on a penalty kick after a VAR review in the 44th minute and DC United earned a 1-1 draw with the struggling New York Red Bulls.
D.C. United and New York Red Bulls play to a draw (1:44)
D.C. United earn first win over Union since 2017
D.C. United rallied to end a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the visiting Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Yordy Reyna tallies go-ahead goal for D.C. United (0:41)
Moreno's goal propels Atlanta United past D.C.
Marcelino Moreno scored the go-ahead goal in the 82nd minute to lift visiting Atlanta United to a 2-1 victory over D.C. United on Saturday.
Buchanan strikes as Revolution downs D.C.
Tajon Buchanan scored in the 53rd minute to cap a stretch of two goals in five minutes as the Revolution beat D.C. United.
Revs comeback to beat D.C. United 3-2 (0:44)
Nashville SC defeats D.C. United to continue home prowess
C.J. Sapong and Alex Muyl each scored twice as Nashville SC extended their home unbeaten streak to 13 matches with a 5-2 victory over DC United.
2021 MLS Table
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
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| New England Revolution | 32 | 21 | 7 | 4 | +24 | 70 |
| Philadelphia Union | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | +11 | 49 |
| Nashville SC | 31 | 11 | 16 | 4 | +19 | 49 |
| Orlando City SC | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | +1 | 47 |
| New York City FC | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | +17 | 44 |
| New York Red Bulls | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | +6 | 43 |
| Atlanta United FC | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | +6 | 43 |
| CF Montréal | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | +3 | 43 |
| DC United | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | +1 | 41 |
| Inter Miami CF | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | -15 | 38 |
| Columbus Crew | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | -4 | 38 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | -15 | 34 |
| Toronto FC | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | -25 | 26 |
| FC Cincinnati | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | -31 | 20 |
2021 Team LeadersMajor League Soccer
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsMajor League Soccer
Goal Difference1Tied-13th
Goals Scored51Tied-3rd
Assists35Tied-4th
Goals Conceded50Tied-20th