Two teams that haven’t gotten off to a good start in MLS this year meet tonight, as D.C. United hosts Columbus Crew SC. United started the season with a frustrating home draw before getting stomped by a ruthless NYCFC. Against a Crew side that doesn’t look to have progressed much since last year, it’s a big opportunity for United - who start a three-game homestand tonight - to get their season in gear.
Despite all the talk about how United needs Lucho Acosta back, and whether Ian Harkes can push into the starting lineup, the more crucial question for the Black-and-Red today comes deeper in the midfield.