On a night when D.C. United celebrated their last home opener at RFK Stadium, the play on the field couldn’t match the excitement in the stands, as the Black-and-Red settled with a 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City. Luciano Acosta, who was a game time decision all week, was not part of the 18 against Sporting, with Julian Buescher taking his spot.
Marcelo Sarvas had a chance from the penalty spot in the first half, but Tim Melia made the save on the Brazilian midfielder. A follow up chance for Patrick Mullins was saved by Melia.