D.C. United hasn’t exactly enjoyed the start of the recent three-game road swing in MLS play. There were a couple of positives in the first half two weeks ago, until poor play after the break undid them against the New York Red Bulls. Injuries to Steve Birnbaum and Nick DeLeon, to go with Patrick Nyarko’s ongoing absence, made a sour loss even that much worse.
Last weekend, United improved, getting their first two goals on the road in 2017 against the New England Revolution. But they also conceded to start each half, and had to settle for a draw after having a 2-1 lead at halftime.