Match Report
DC United went into the game 12th in the table on 25 points; New England sat 4th on 37 — a 12-point gap. New England's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.27/1.64 for DC United and 1.61/1.26 for New England (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
DC United's unbeaten run stood at 6, having scored in 11 consecutive games.
The sides have met 8 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for DC United, 2 draws and 3 for New England, at 2.38 goals per meeting.
The venue was Audi Field, with room for 20,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, New England led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-3.
Goal scorers
New England: Alhassan Yusuf (23'), Alhassan Yusuf (45'), Alhassan Yusuf (66')
Key stats
Possession: DC United 40% · New England 60% · Total shots: 15-18 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 4-5