D.C. United’s match against Real Salt Lake, spread over 24 hours because of a fierce storm Saturday, resumed on a dry field under blue skies Sunday in front a small fraction of the original audience.
The fresh start, as well as the introduction of two new players, failed to wash away old problems.
Despite an encouraging performance through two-thirds of the game, United missed the target and gifted the decisive opportunity during a 1-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake at RFK Stadium.
D.C. (5-15-4) was blanked for the 14th time and saw its winless streak grow to eight games in league play (nine in a row in all competitions).