CHESTER, Pa. — D.C. United did not just lose both matches with the Philadelphia Union last season. United was wrecked and humiliated by historic margins on the banks of both the Delaware and Anacostia rivers.
For those still wearing black and red in 2023, the 13-goal assault left deep wounds and helped fuel the fire for the first clash of the season Wednesday at Subaru Park.
United not only avoided another catastrophe, it was the better side for much of the 0-0 draw before an announced 18,689.
“The lads feel a bit gutted we didn’t get three points,” Coach Wayne Rooney said, “and I think that shows how far we’ve come.