D.C. United had hoped to create some history for themselves, but the Chicago Fire spoiled the party, handing the Black-and-Red a 2-0 loss on a brutally cold night at Audi Field. United had entered the night with the chance to start 2022 with a third straight win, something they’ve never done without the aid of the old MLS shootout, but goals from Stanislav Ivanov and Jonathan Bornstein let Chicago walk out the victors.
United made three changes to the team that defeated FC Cincinnati last week. One was enforced, as rookie Sofiane Djeffal got his first pro start, replacing the suspended Moses Nyeman.