CINCINNATI — A match that began with great promise for D.C. United on Sunday was showing cracks, and as the shadows grew long at TQL Stadium, the visitors were engaged in repelling waves of FC Cincinnati threats and escaping with a point.
Robust in the attack the first two weekends, United needed to rely on defensive mettle against one of MLS’s established contenders before securing a 0-0 draw.
Alex Bono made two sensational saves to record his first shutout of the season, and United (1-0-2) remained unbeaten through the first three games for the first time since 2019 and its second over 15 seasons.