A short-handed D.C. United got out to an early two-goal lead, but couldn’t make it stand up, falling 4-3 to the New England Revolution amid torrential rain at Gillette Stadium. Two assists for Edison Flores arguably should have been enough for United to get something from the game, but in the end New England — paced by two goals from Teal Bunbury, and two assists from Tajon Buchanan — overpowered the Black-and-Red.
After an even start, New England began pressing United, pinning them back for long spells while racking up set pieces and corner kicks.