With playmaker Luciano Acosta sidelined for Saturday’s season opener, D.C. United labored to find a rhythm and create a steady flow of scoring opportunities during a 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City
Nevertheless, United had two delightful chances to crack open the match before 18,268 at RFK Stadium.
The first came in the 17th minute when Marcelo Sarvas failed to convert a penalty kick.
The second came in a 13-second flurry midway through the second half when two Kansas City players cleared certain goals off the line and goalkeeper Tim Melia made a terrific save.