After a huge win at home on Wednesday night against Orlando City, the Black & Gold will continue their efforts to make the playoffs with another must-win match against longtime rival DC United on Saturday. DC United is three points above the Black & Gold in the Eastern Conference and is clinging to the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Thus, this game is essentially a must-win for each side. With so much on the line, here’s what you can expect from DC and how the Crew can keep their season alive.
DC United at a Glance:
Record: 13-5-17, 44 points
League Form: W-L-L-D-L
Leading Scorer: Ola Kamara (17)
Assist Leader: Julian Gressel (7)
Player to Watch: Ola Kamara
Crew fans are very familiar with Kamara thanks to his stellar contributions for the Black & Gold in 2016 and 2017.