There are some interesting similarities between D.C. United and the Columbus Crew right now. They’re short-handed at the same positions, they’re both looking at this game as more important than their upcoming road games against teams from the Western Conference, and they’re both built around a 34-year-old attacking player. However, much of the story around Caleb Porter’s first season in charge of the Crew is what he’s changed from Gregg Berhalter’s system. It’s only a few tweaks, but they’ve been fairly significant.
Here’s what United should expect tonight in terms of their starting lineup and the distribution of roles within that group:
Goalkeeper: Zack Steffen
The USMNT’s #1 is, for a little bit longer, still in MLS, which makes this a bit of unfortunate timing for United.