Following an unlikely 1-1 draw with NYCFC, D.C. United starts on what will be a season-defining seven straight games at home, with Minnesota United’s visit opening the longest homestand in club history. Both clubs are badly short-handed, but the Black-and-Red have gotten a boost: two internationals have returned early, and they’re facing an opponent that has gone 18 days without a game.
On top of that, Minnesota’s road form is wretched. The Loons have the worst road record (1W-1D-11L) in MLS, and have conceded at least 2 goals in 11 straight games away from home.