D.C. United clawed its way back into playoff contention with a run of road victories, but to secure passage to the postseason for the first time in five years, Troy Lesesne’s team has badly needed to get its act together at Audi Field.
In the waning days of this MLS campaign, United fell short of victory at home again Saturday but came from behind to tie New York City FC, 1-1, and remain in the thick of the Eastern Conference race.
Despite settling for one point, United retained the No. 9 spot — the final playoff position — in the conference.