D.C. United gave Charlotte FC a rude welcome to MLS, rolling past the expansion side by a 3-0 scoreline at Audi Field tonight. In the earliest regular season game in team history, United got two first half goals from debutant Michael Estrada before Ola Kamara added a third off the bench midway through the second half.
United received some bad news before kickoff, with Russell Canouse a surprise absentee due to a reported groin injury. Drew Skundrich stepped in alongside Moses Nyeman in central midfield, with United giving Estrada and wingback Brad Smith their first competitive starts with the team.