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After the loss of Preki to the Miami Fusion, the team struggled to defend their championship in 2001, making the playoffs as the 8th seed with a record of 11 – 13 – 3.

In the first round, the Wizards ' reign as champion ended with a 6 points to 3 loss to Preki and the Miami Fusion.

Despite getting back Preki, the Wizards sat in last place in the Western Conference in 2002.

They made the playoffs with a record of 9 – 10 – 9.

The last two teams in the East, the MetroStars and D. C. United missed the playoffs, which propelled the Wizards into the playoffs.

In the first round, the team would fall, 6 points to 3 to eventual champions, Los Angeles Galaxy.