D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C., competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Established as one of the league's inaugural franchises, the club has a storied history of success, securing four MLS Cups (1996, 1997, 1999, 2004), four Supporters' Shields (1997, 1999, 2000, 2016), three U.S. Open Cups (1996, 1997, 2003), and six Eastern Conference championships. Internationally, D.C. United stands out as the only U.S. club to win the Copa Interamericana in 1998 and has claimed one CONCACAF Champions Cup in 1998, making it one of the most decorated teams in American soccer history with a total of 13 major trophies. The team plays its home matches at Audi Field, a modern soccer-specific stadium opened in 2018, which replaced the aging RFK Stadium where the club had played since its inception. The club's ownership structure includes Mark D. Lerner as Managing Principal Owner since 2012, along with principal owner Stephen M. Kaplan and co-owner David J. Blitzer, who acquired a significant stake in 2022 alongside a group that includes the Bethesda Blues & Royals. The club's success in the late 1990s, particularly under coach Bruce Arena, helped popularize soccer in the U.S., with iconic players like Marco Etcheverry and Jaime Moreno contributing to its golden era. Today, D.C. United continues to be a key franchise in MLS, fostering community engagement and youth development through its academy and partnerships. Beyond on-field achievements, D.C. United has been involved in broader initiatives, including environmental sustainability efforts and social justice campaigns. The organization operates as a for-profit entity within the MLS framework, benefiting from the league's single-entity structure while maintaining a distinct brand identity tied to the nation's capital.