D.C. United has a strange schedule in 2018, and tonight’s 1-1 draw at Orlando City certainly gave it an unusual start. United grabbed a first half lead through Yamil Asad, but two VAR decisions from referee Fotis Bazakos — both in United’s favor — infuriated the home side, who lost midfielder PC to a red card just before halftime. The Black-and-Red couldn’t make a good situation pay off, though, conceding a stoppage time equalizer to Stefano Pinho.
United’s first lineup of 2018 contained few surprises. With potential starters Luciano Acosta (suspension), Taylor Kemp, and Russell Canouse (both injured) unavailable, D.