2003 D.C. United season
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The 2003 D.C. United season was the clubs' ninth year of existence, as well as their seventh season in Major League Soccer.
Quick Facts Owner, Head coach ...
2003 season | ||||
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Owner | D.C. United Holdings | |||
Head coach | Ray Hudson | |||
MLS | 7th | |||
MLS Cup | Conference Semifinals | |||
U.S. Open Cup | Semifinals | |||
Atlantic Cup | Runners-up | |||
Top goalscorer | League: All: Kovalenko Etcheverry (06) | |||
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Led by Ray Hudson, D.C. United's 2003 campaign was highlighted by the club's return to the MLS Cup Playoffs, their first postseason appearance since 1999. In the playoffs, United who didn't qualify for the playoffs until the final day of the regular season, took on the Eastern Conference regular season champions, Chicago Fire. The Fire defeated United 4–0 on aggregates in the conference semifinals, winning each leg by a 2–0 margin of victory.