It took 31 games, but D.C. United finally have a winning streak.

Amidst all the other D.C.-area sports mania, D.C. United have quietly put together their best start in franchise history.

A late equalizer kept D.C. United from winning their third match in a row, as United were forced to settle for a draw against Columbus.

D.C. United opened their 2014 campaign on Saturday night with a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Crew. Here’s our recap of the action.

D.C. United went down in flames on Saturday night, but it’s fine: so did the Columbus Crew’s scoreboard.

It had to happen eventually. After a 19-game home unbeaten run stretching back to last march, D.C. United finally lost a home game on Saturday afternoon.

Things are heating up for D.C. United. In case you missed it, here’s a round-up of United-related news from the past week or so.

The Nats are out. The ‘Skins are up and down. The Wizards have struggled through the pre-season. The Caps aren’t even playing. No matter, because D.C. United is heading to the playoffs for the first time in five years.

We’ll keep this simple: If D.C. United wins or tie at home tomorrow night, the team will be in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

With some nice play-making by Nick DeLeon, D.C. United reversed a two-game slump and defeated the Columbus Crew 1-0 this weekend at RFK.