Despite attempting 24 shots and hoarding possession all night, D.C. United suffered a frustrating 1-0 loss on the road against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Despite several threatening opportunities from United — including a late header off the post from Luciano Acosta — it was Yordy Reyna’s first half goal that carried the Whitecaps to the 3 points.
D.C. United, with Wayne Rooney back in the lineup but Acosta still stuck on the bench, began the match with confidence, taking advantage of their opponent’s errors quickly. Within the first 75 seconds, Paul Arriola forced Whitecaps goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau into a crucial save.