Match Report
DC United went into the game 11th in the table on 29 points; New England sat 3rd on 43 — a 14-point gap. DC United's recent output lagged their position: 18th on form over five rounds while 11th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.25/1.54 for DC United and 1.64/1.24 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.
R. Fierro took charge of the match — our records show 48 games refereed with an average of 2.3 yellow cards per game. 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