D.C. United and Atlanta United appeared destined for a scoreless draw. It would have suited the display at Audi Field, where both sides largely stymied one another on the night, with few real chances in either direction. However, just as United pushed for a last-gasp winner, they were hit on the other end, as Marcelino Moreno’s stoppage time header gave the visitors a 1-0 win.
While United couldn’t call on new DP Taxiarchis Fountas (who is still working through the US visa process), they were able to give Chris Durkin a place in the starting lineup after the former homegrown midfielder made his return from three seasons in the Belgian top flight last week.