D.C. United was hoping to build on last week’s comeback draw, but against a high-flying Columbus Crew SC, they instead got a familiar result. The Crew won 3-1 at Mapfre Stadium, extending United’s winless streak in the state of Ohio to 11 games over the last decade. Yamil Asad briefly equalized for United, but goals from Milton Valenzuela, Ricardo Clark, and Pedro Santos handed Columbus the full three points.
Facing several absences due to international call-ups and an injury to Junior Moreno, Ben Olsen made three changes to the team that tied Houston last weekend.