1997 D.C. United Roster
Team Record: 17-7 (SO: 4-4) - 55 points
Finishing 1st in MLS's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 5-0
Won MLS Cup
Coach: Bruce Arena (17-7, SO: 4-4)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 267,271, Avg. 16,704 in 16 home dates
The D.C. United of Major League Soccer ended the 1997 season with a record of 17 wins and 7 losses, with a 4-4 showing in shootouts for 55 points finishing first in MLS's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 5-0.
D.C. scored 74 goals, most in the league. The team conceded 57 goals. Jaime Moreno netted 16 goals for the United, while Tony Sanneh, John Harkes and Raul Diaz Arce each contributed five or more, too. Tony Sanneh and Marco Etcheverry each accounted for 11 assists. Scott Garlick topped the squad with 9 wins. Mark Simpson recorded a 0.67 goals against average, best among goalkeepers with enough qualifying appearances.
Bruce Arena coached the team. The 1997 D.C. United won the MLS Cup.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Agoos | D | May 2, 1968 | 5'10" | 175 | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Jeff Causey | G | October 19, 1971 | 6'3" | 195 | Gainesville, VA |
| Arnold Cruz | D | December 22, 1970 | 6'0" | 160 | El Progreso, Honduras |
| Raul Diaz Arce | F | February 1, 1970 | 5'9" | 160 | San Miguel, El Salvador |
| Marco Etcheverry | M | September 26, 1970 | 5'9" | 190 | Santa Cruz, Bolivia |
| Scott Garlick | G | May 29, 1972 | 6'2" | 190 | Phoenix, AZ |
| Mario Gori | D | January 6, 1973 | 5'7" | 160 | Rosario, Argentina |
| John Harkes | M | March 8, 1967 | 5'11" | 165 | Kearny, NJ |
| Erik Imler | M | June 1, 1971 | 5'9" | 165 | Washington, DC |
| Ben Iroha | M | November 29, 1969 | 5'9" | 160 | Calabar, Nigeria |
| Brian Kamler | M | February 12, 1972 | 6'1" | 180 | St. Louis, MO |
| Kris Kelderman | M | December 10, 1968 | 6'1" | 185 | Appleton, WI |
| Carlos Llamosa | D | June 30, 1969 | 5'11" | 170 | Palmira, Colombia |
| John Maessner | M-D | June 2, 1969 | 5'10" | 162 | Hackensack, NJ |
| Jesse Marsch | M | November 8, 1973 | 5'11" | 170 | Racine, WI |
| Jaime Moreno | F | January 19, 1974 | 5'10" | 178 | Santa Cruz, Bolivia |
| Clint Peay | D | September 16, 1973 | 6'0" | 165 | Columbia, MD |
| Eddie Pope | D | December 24, 1973 | 6'1" | 180 | High Point, NC |
| Tom Presthus | G | April 5, 1975 | 6'4" | 205 | Edina, MN |
| Steve Rammel | F | April 20, 1968 | 5'9" | 160 | Bridgeton, NJ |
| Tony Sanneh | D | June 1, 1971 | 6'2" | 195 | St. Paul, MN |
| Mark Simpson | G | March 18, 1966 | 6'0" | 175 | Cincinnati, OH |
| Joey Thieman | M | April 17, 1972 | 5'7" | 150 | Washington, DC |
| David Vaudreuil | D | December 21, 1966 | 5'7" | 158 | Honolulu, HI |
| Roy Wegerle | F | March 19, 1964 | 5'11" | 170 | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Richie Williams | M | June 3, 1970 | 5'5" | 145 | Middletown Township, NJ |
