On the field at least, D.C. United’s first game at Audi Field went swimmingly. Wayne Rooney was impressive in his debut, the Black-and-Red put on a show in winning 3-1, and D.C. picked up the first of what needs to be many wins between now and late October. However, beating a middling Western Conference side is far different from going on the road to tackle Atlanta United, who currently sit atop the MLS standings and appear to be a solid bet to win the Supporters Shield.
Lost amid the largely positive vibes that came from brushing off Vancouver in the first game at Audi Field was the fact that United’s defense got off a bit easy.