Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p The 2000 D.C. United season was the clubs' sixth year of existence, as well as their fifth season in Major League Soccer. Upon winning the 1999 MLS Cup final, United were unable to not only defend their league title, but the club failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. To date, this is the only time in league history the defending champion failed to qualify for the playoffs the subsequent year. In continental play, United played in the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, which was held months before the actual season began, a possible reason for United’s poor league play, along with salary cap restrictions. United finished fourth in the tournament, at first beating Central American runners-up Alajuelense 2-1 in the quarterfinals. In the semis, the Los Angeles Galaxy got revenge on United in a penalty kick shootout following a 1-1 regulation time draw. Consequently, United played Toluca for third place and lost 2-1.. }
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- 2000_D.C._United_season abstract "The 2000 D.C. United season was the clubs' sixth year of existence, as well as their fifth season in Major League Soccer. Upon winning the 1999 MLS Cup final, United were unable to not only defend their league title, but the club failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs. To date, this is the only time in league history the defending champion failed to qualify for the playoffs the subsequent year. In continental play, United played in the 2000 CONCACAF Champions' Cup, which was held months before the actual season began, a possible reason for United’s poor league play, along with salary cap restrictions. United finished fourth in the tournament, at first beating Central American runners-up Alajuelense 2-1 in the quarterfinals. In the semis, the Los Angeles Galaxy got revenge on United in a penalty kick shootout following a 1-1 regulation time draw. Consequently, United played Toluca for third place and lost 2-1.".