D.C. United is not counting on scoring six goals again Thursday.
Last weekend’s outbreak against Chicago was, after all, an anomaly by any soccer standard. But it did show United’s capacity to attack in rhythm, create opportunities through craft and ingenuity, and capitalize in dangerous spots.
With summer acquisitions in place, United had been building toward a breakout.
“It’s a nice thing we’ve got going on right now,” midfielder Lloyd Sam said. “People are playing well together and we’ve got a lot of guys on form.”
Unbeaten in six matches, United will seek to sustain form against star-laden New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.