D.C. United is back in action this weekend, after what seems like an eon off, taking on the Portland Timbers on national TV. After being a a prolonged slump, United busted out of it with a 3-0 win over the Montreal Impact, and look to continue that momentum towards the playoffs. Most everyone is healthy and available, so let’s dig into how Ben Olsen might set up his players on Sunday.
The biggest change in recent lineups has been the move of Paul Arriola to central midfield in the place of Luciano Acosta, who has filled the role of super-sub in the last third of a game.