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D.C. United Can't Hold First-Half Lead, Lose 2-1 To NYCFC In Open Cup

D.C. United took a first-half lead in their Round of 16 U.S. Open Cup game against New York City FC at Audi Field on Wednesday night but couldn't make it count, falling 2-1 to exit the cup competition. Alexandru Mitrita scored in the 38th minute, and then Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored the winner in the 41st minute, in the first-ever Open Cup game between the two sides.

Jun 20, 2019

D.C. United Can't Hold First-Half Lead, Lose 2-1 To NYCFC In Open Cup
D.C. United Can't Hold First-Half Lead, Lose 2-1 To NYCFC In Open Cup
D.C. United Eye U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals With NYCFC Visit

A week after a dramatic late win over the Philadelphia Union, D.C. United host New York City FC at Audi Field on Wednesday night, hoping to advance to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup for the first time since 2013. The winner of the game on Wednesday night — the first matchup between the two Eastern Conference foes in the Open Cup — will go on to face either the New England Revolution or Orlando City in the quarterfinal stage.

Jun 19, 2019

D.C. United Eye U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals With NYCFC Visit
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D.C. United Eye U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals With NYCFC Visit
Missed Sitters From Dwyer & Ramirez & More From MLS Week 9

After five midweek games, this weekend in MLS was one of the tamer bouts of action of the season so far. There was just one game in which both teams scored multiple goals, though that affair between Sporting Kansas City and the New England Revolution had just about everything. There could have been a couple of more goals this weekend, too, if not for glaring misses from Dom Dwyer and Christian Ramirez. 

Apr 29, 2019

Missed Sitters From Dwyer & Ramirez & More From MLS Week 9
Missed Sitters From Dwyer & Ramirez & More From MLS Week 9
5 Homegrown Players Shining In The MLS Eastern Conference

Let’s face it. Major League Soccer roster rules and terms are a labyrinth even the most ardent of followers can have trouble navigating. Academy products are increasingly making their presence felt, but what exactly constitutes a Homegrown Player? Per MLSSoccer.com, the following stipulations guide how clubs sign and manage players with this designation:

Apr 26, 2019

5 Homegrown Players Shining In The MLS Eastern Conference
5 Homegrown Players Shining In The MLS Eastern Conference
LAFC Continue Their Dominance In MLS Despite Midweek Defeat

This weekend in MLS featured the Parley jerseys, made by adidas from recycled plastic. It's an interesting idea from the league, but it caused plenty of confusion for fans watching the games. This was the third year of the Parley jerseys, and for the second consecutive year every game featured the two different jerseys. That made it difficult to remember which team was which in any given game, as teams were sometimes wearing unfamiliar colors. 

Apr 22, 2019

LAFC Continue Their Dominance In MLS Despite Midweek Defeat
LAFC Continue Their Dominance In MLS Despite Midweek Defeat
D.C. United Need To Get Luciano Acosta Back Into 2018 Form After NYCFC Loss

D.C. United were hoping to get back to a bit of normalcy on Sunday at Audi Field but instead lost 2-0 to New York City FC. Last year, in the inaugural season at the new stadium, United never had a winless streak. In winning 12 of the 15 games on Buzzard Point, United never had setbacks in consecutive games. 

Apr 22, 2019

D.C. United Need To Get Luciano Acosta Back Into 2018 Form After NYCFC Loss
D.C. United Need To Get Luciano Acosta Back Into 2018 Form After NYCFC Loss
Attack Comes Up Missing At Audi Field For D.C. United After NYCFC Loss

Last week, a wild 3-2 win over the Colorado Rapids was supposed to have cured the temporary woes for D.C. United. In a four-day stretch, the Black-and-Red had lost 4-0 at home to Los Angeles FC before getting just a point at Audi Field in a scoreless draw against the Montreal Impact. The trip to the Rockies was a tough one, with United dealing with injury issues, and short rest while playing in the altitude, but a win seemed to make everything right again.

Apr 21, 2019

Attack Comes Up Missing At Audi Field For D.C. United After NYCFC Loss
Attack Comes Up Missing At Audi Field For D.C. United After NYCFC Loss
D.C. United Stumble Once Again At Home, Lose 2-0 To NYCFC

D.C. couldn't end a two-game winless streak at Audi Field on Sunday afternoon, as New York City FC won their first game of the season 2-0. In front of 18,004 fans at Buzzard Point in Washington, D.C., goals on either side of the half were the just result, as the visitors were the better side for much of the 90 minutes. Alexandru Mitrita scored on a deflected shot in the 35th minute, while Brazilian striker Heber — in his first start for City — scored his first MLS goal in the 56th minute.

Apr 21, 2019

D.C. United Stumble Once Again At Home, Lose 2-0 To NYCFC
D.C. United Stumble Once Again At Home, Lose 2-0 To NYCFC
D.C. United Kick Off Busy Week By Hosting New York City FC

D.C. United return to Audi Field on Sunday for an Eastern Conference clash against New York City FC, the second and final regular meeting between the teams this season. 

Apr 21, 2019

D.C. United Kick Off Busy Week By Hosting New York City FC
D.C. United Kick Off Busy Week By Hosting New York City FC
NYCFC Still Looking For Answers Up Top Ahead Of D.C. United Matchup

D.C. United and New York City FC face off for the second and final time in the regular season this weekend when the two teams meet up at Audi Field. Last month, United went up to the Bronx for the second game of the year and got what seemed to be a credible point with a 0-0 draw. However, City have not started the season well, failing to win any of their first six games while drawing five and losing one.

Apr 18, 2019

NYCFC Still Looking For Answers Up Top Ahead Of D.C. United Matchup
NYCFC Still Looking For Answers Up Top Ahead Of D.C. United Matchup
Goalkeeper Blunders, Kaku's Moment Of Madness & More From MLS

Five different players scored two goals in MLS this weekend, highlighted by a pair of goalkeeping gaffes, and ended on an unfortunate note on Sunday night. It was another weekend in which all 24 teams in MLS were in action and another weekend in which Los Angeles FC won. The April favorites to win Supporters Shield this year beat FC Cincinnati 2-0 on Saturday night to get to 19 points from seven games. Carlos Vela scored again, as Bob Bradley's side continues to impress week in and week out.

Apr 15, 2019

Goalkeeper Blunders, Kaku's Moment Of Madness & More From MLS
Goalkeeper Blunders, Kaku's Moment Of Madness & More From MLS
A 7-Goal Thriller & Capital City Blowout Highlight MLS Week 6

A weekend full of games in MLS once again produced plenty of goals, drama, and moments. With only Atlanta United and the Houston Dynamo off, the 11 games from Friday night to Sunday produced four penalty saves, a seven-goal thriller, and a blowout in what was supposed to be the game of the weekend.

Apr 8, 2019

A 7-Goal Thriller & Capital City Blowout Highlight MLS Week 6
A 7-Goal Thriller & Capital City Blowout Highlight MLS Week 6
Mitrita, Martinez, & More: Evaluating The Performances Of MLS Newcomers

In a league with fairly significant year-to-year turnover, MLS teams have to stay aggressive in the market to attain (or retain) contention. Difference-making talent arrives in the league at increasingly high volume as teams use allocation money to their advantage and players see MLS as a legitimate destination. Once clubs widely understand the value in selling that talent on for profit, more elite talent will come to replace it.

Apr 5, 2019

Mitrita, Martinez, & More: Evaluating The Performances Of MLS Newcomers
Mitrita, Martinez, & More: Evaluating The Performances Of MLS Newcomers
Pozuelo's Debut, Vela's Hat Trick, Rooney's Goal & More

Blowouts, outstanding debuts, crazy weather, and ridiculous goals were all the rage this weekend in MLS, as all 24 teams were back in action after the international break. From Friday evening until Sunday night, there was plenty of drama to go around. 

Apr 1, 2019

Pozuelo's Debut, Vela's Hat Trick, Rooney's Goal & More
Pozuelo's Debut, Vela's Hat Trick, Rooney's Goal & More
Late Deflected Strike From Zardes Gives USMNT 1-0 Win Over Ecuador

Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Weston McKennie all got their first chance to play for the USA men's national team under Gregg Berhalter on Thursday night, but it was Gyasi Zardes who struck the decisive blow in a 1-0 win over Ecuador. In front of 17442 fans in Orlando, the U.S. controlled possession for the entirety of the game, a contest which saw both sides combine for just six total shots. A draw seemed to be in the cards until the 81st minute, when a shot from range by Zardes took a wicked deflection, looping in over keeper Alexander Dominguez.

Mar 22, 2019

Late Deflected Strike From Zardes Gives USMNT 1-0 Win Over Ecuador
Late Deflected Strike From Zardes Gives USMNT 1-0 Win Over Ecuador