Columbus Crew SC went into RFK Stadium winless on the season, facing a D.C. United team that had an identical 0-1-1 record. The Black & Gold left with the full three points after a convincing 2-0 win.
Both teams had early chances, getting looks from within the opponent’s penalty area, but each side was stymied from close range.
Crew SC finally broke through thanks to a penalty kick earned by forward Ola Kamara after the 37th minute. Playmaking midfielder Federico Higuain stepped up and beat goalkeeper Bill Hamid with a low, hard shot into the bottom corner.