D.C. United wrapped up the first portion of their preseason with a 3-2 win over Swedish top flight side Jönköpings Södra IF on Wednesday afternoon at the IMG Academy. Fielding different lineups each half, United raced out to a 2-0 halftime lead, with goals from Marcelo Sarvas and Luciano Acosta.
Sebastien Le Toux padded United’s lead 60 minutes in, before J-Södra struck twice late to provide the final difference. Overall, there were plenty of positive takeaways for head coach Ben Olsen.
“Today was great. The first half in particular.