No matter the sports league, there’s always a club or two that rises well above the others to establish a hierarchy.
D.C. United reigns as the King Arthur of Major League Soccer while FC Dallas isn’t quite as low as peasants, but still a club far away from royalty.FC Dallas’ one saving grace in comparing the two franchises is the stadium battle, with Pizza Hut Park shining above the dilapidated RFK Stadium. According to Forbes magazine, venue control puts FC Dallas in a small profit margin while, despite its on-field success, D.C. United still loses millions.FC Dallas travels to Washington, D.C., for tonight’s 6:30 matchup, and it is desperate for points as the regular season nears its end. At the moment, FC Dallas is sitting outside the playoffs.A look at the FC Dallas-D.C. United tale of the tape:| Category | FC Dallas | D.C. United |
| Official nickname | none | none |
| Colors | red/white | black/white |
| Founded | 1996 | 1996 |
| MLS Cups | 0 | 4 |
| U.S. Open Cups | 1 | 2 |
| Supporters Shield (reg. season winner) | 0 | 4 |
| Interamerican Cups | 0 | 1 |
| CONCACAF Champions Cups | 0 | 1 |
| CONCACAF Champions berths | 0 | 1 |
| MLS MVPs | Jason Kreis 1999 | Marco Etcheverry 1998, Christian Gomez 2006, Luciano Emilio 2007 |
| Notable alumni | Hugo Sanchez | Marco Etcheverry |
| Current star | Jaime Moreno | Jaime Moreno |
| 2008 attendance average | 13,494 | 19,402 |
| Notable supporters group | The Inferno | Barra Brava/ Screaming Eagles |
| Name changes | 1 | 0 |
| Jersey sponsor | None | Volkswagen |
| Forbes’ rank in MLS | 4 | 6 |
| Forbes’ value est. | $39 million | $35 million |
| Forbes’ revenue est. | $15 million | $13 million |
| Forbes’ operating income est. | $0.5 million | $-3 million |
