D.C. United is on the cusp of a playoff return. It’s also ‘still struggling.’

It is undeniable that D.C. United has improved in 2026.

Last year, the club finished last among the 30 MLS teams with a 5-18-11 record and just 26 points. This year, United has 24 points through its first 21 games. There should be little question that, with 13 matches remaining, D.C. will be able to finish with more points than it did last season.