1998 D.C. United Roster
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Team Record: 17-5 (SO: 7-3) - 58 points
Finishing 1st in MLS's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 4-2
Lost MLS Cup
Coach: Bruce Arena (17-5, SO: 7-3)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 256,127, Avg. 16,008 in 16 home dates
1998 D.C. United StatisticsTeam Record: 17-5 (SO: 7-3) - 58 points
Finishing 1st in MLS's Eastern Conference
Postseason: 4-2
Lost MLS Cup
Coach: Bruce Arena (17-5, SO: 7-3)
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Attendance: 256,127, Avg. 16,008 in 16 home dates
The D.C. United of Major League Soccer ended the 1998 season with a record of 17 wins and 5 losses, with a 7-3 showing in shootouts for 58 points finishing first in MLS's Eastern Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 4-2.
The United scored 81 goals and allowed 51. Roy Lassiter netted 18 goals for D.C., while Marco Etcheverry, John Harkes, Tony Sanneh and Jaime Moreno each contributed five or more as well. Marco Etcheverry recorded 19 assists. Scott Garlick topped the squad with 19 wins and a team-best 0.95 goals against average, best among keepers with significant playing time.
Bruce Arena coached the team. The 1998 D.C. United lost in 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 |
| Geoff Aunger | D | February 4, 1968 | 5'11" | 170 | Red Deer, AB |
| Danny Care | D | June 20, 1974 | 5'11" | 178 | Peachtree City, GA |
| Judah Cooks | M | November 29, 1976 | 6'1" | 175 | Washington, DC |
| 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 |
| Brian Kamler | M | February 12, 1972 | 6'1" | 180 | St. Louis, MO |
| Roy Lassiter | F | March 9, 1969 | 5'10" | 160 | Washington, DC |
| Carlos Llamosa | D | June 30, 1969 | 5'11" | 170 | Palmira, Colombia |
| Jaime Moreno | F | January 19, 1974 | 5'10" | 178 | Santa Cruz, Bolivia |
| Ben Olsen | M | May 3, 1977 | 5'8" | 156 | Harrisburg, PA |
| Curt Onalfo | D | November 19, 1969 | 6'2" | 185 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| 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 |
| Tony Sanneh | D | June 1, 1971 | 6'2" | 195 | St. Paul, MN |
| Mark Simpson | G | March 18, 1966 | 6'0" | 175 | Cincinnati, OH |
| Mike Slivinski | M | October 31, 1974 | 5'7" | 165 | St. Louis, MO |
| Carey Talley | D | August 26, 1976 | 6'1" | 178 | Memphis, TN |
| Roy Wegerle | F | March 19, 1964 | 5'11" | 170 | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Richie Williams | M | June 3, 1970 | 5'5" | 145 | Middletown Township, NJ |
| A.J. Wood | F | August 17, 1973 | 6'2" | 195 | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Lyle Yorks | M | January 30, 1970 | 6'0" | 165 | Nashville, TN |
