D.C. United’s miserable 2020 season held to form tonight, as they lost 4-1 on the road against New York City FC. After both teams scored from the penalty spot in the first half, NYCFC rode a three-goal outburst after halftime to a victory that was never in doubt once the home side took their lead back. Ismael Tajouri-Shradi scored twice for the Pigeons in an eight-minute span early in the second half.
The game’s kickoff was delayed by 15 minutes due to United’s late arrival at the stadium after a player tested positive for the novel coronavirus.