An original member of D.C. United, Marco Etcheverry remains a fan favorite of United faithful and is widely remember for his cultured left foot, his wide-ranging vision, his flowing black hair and his menacing glare. A seven-time MLS All-Star, Etcheverry is one of the most accomplished players in League history. Known as simply, 'El Diablo,' Etcheverry represented the club from 1996-2003, earning individual accolades as Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player in 1998 and MLS Cup MVP honors in 1996. The talented midfielder earned MVP honors for the 2002 Pepsi All-Star Game played at RFK Stadium. He was named to the League's Best XI squad four consecutive seasons from 1996-1999. In 2005, Etcheverry was named to the League's All-Time Best XI and finished his career third in MLS's all-time assist rankings (101).
Etcheverry announced his retirement as a player on January 22, 2004, having finished his eighth MLS campaign with six goals and seven assists in 2003. At the time, Etcheverry was D.C. United's all-time leader in assists (101), game-winning assists (25), games played (191), games started (180), and minutes played (16,305). He ranked second in shots (319), shots on goal (156) and game-winning goals (11). Most importantly, Etcheverry was the driving force behind three MLS Cup titles (1996, 1997 and 1999), a U.S. Open Cup championship (1996), two Supporters' Shields (1997 and 1999) and the 1998 Champions' Cup and InterAmerican Cup victories.
Inducted in to the Hall of Tradition on October 20, 2007
