Washington Post · Oct 18, 2024
D.C. United, eyeing a playoff future, starts by remembering its past
Troy Lesesne, D.C. United's first-year coach, has guided his team to a 6-2-2 record in the past 10 regular season matches. (Kevin Sousa/USA TODAY Sports)D.C. United will enter the regular season finale Saturday stocked with motivation, knowing a victory or draw against visiting Charlotte FC would clinch its first MLS playoff berth in five years.
But first-year coach Troy Lesesne further fueled his players’ drive — and strengthened their appreciation of United’s storied history — by inviting club alumni to speak to the team before training Thursday.