2022 D.C. United season
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The 2022 season was D.C. United's 27th in existence and their 27th consecutive season in the top division of American soccer, Major League Soccer. In addition to MLS, D.C. United participated in this season's editions of the U.S. Open Cup. United also participated in the Coachella Valley Invitational and the Capital Cup friendly tournaments. The season covered the period from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022.
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2022 season | |||
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General manager | Lucy Rushton | ||
Head coach | Hernán Losada (until April 21) Chad Ashton (Interim) (April 22 – July 30) Wayne Rooney (from July 31) | ||
Stadium | Audi Field | ||
MLS | Conference: 14th Overall: 28th | ||
MLS Cup Playoffs | Did not qualify | ||
U.S. Open Cup | Fourth round | ||
Atlantic Cup | Runners-up | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Fountas (12) All: Fountas (12) | ||
Highest home attendance | 19,325 (vs FC Cincinnati, October 9, MLS) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 10,128 (vs Columbus Crew, July 13, MLS) | ||
Average home league attendance | 16,256 | ||
Biggest win | 3–0, twice | ||
Biggest defeat | 0–7 (vs Philadelphia (A), July 8, MLS) | ||
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During this season, United had a poor run of form, finishing in last place for the fourth time in franchise history, the third time with Dave Kasper as General Manager or President, and the second time with Jason Levien as owner. During the season, United broke their club record for the most goals conceded during a season (75), largest home loss (6 goals), and largest away loss (7 goals).
During the season, there were several notable departures from United including Paul Arriola, Julian Gressel, Kevin Paredes, and Frédéric Brillant. The club brought in David Ochoa, Christian Benteke, Taxiarchis Fountas, and Martín Rodríguez.