D.C. United performed with fervor and commitment again Sunday, wearing down the grass in the attacking end and playing the type of high-energy soccer that new coach Hernán Losada promised.
But all the relentless pressure and sure-thing threats are not producing goals. And for the second time in eight days — and third in seven matches — one conceded goal spelled doom.
The latest came just before halftime on a goal initially disallowed, lifting the Philadelphia Union to a 1-0 victory before 6,200 at Audi Field.
Since scoring on two wonder strikes from great distance in the opener, United (2-5-0) has pocketed three goals in losing five of six.