The D.C. United Soccer club is among the most successful franchises in the history of American soccer. D.C. United was established in 1996 and is one of the 10 charter members of MLS. No team was more successful than United in the early years of MLS. The club won the first 2 MLS Cup titles, and would win the Cup 3 of the first 4 years. D.C. United would also go on to win the CONCACAF Champions Cup the Copa Interamericana, U.S. Open Cup, and the MLS Supporters Shield, all before 2000. D.C. United saw their success dry up after winning the 2004 MLS Cup, and would not bring another title back to D.C. for almost 10 years. But in 2013 the club regained MLS’s top crown. D.C. United has a rabid following and is consistently among the top teams in attendance numbers in American soccer.