D.C. United was soundly trounced by Philadelphia Union, 7-0, in a complete reversal from Monday’s electrifying performance. Earlier this week, Taxi Fountas said, “We win as a team. We lose as a team.” For better or worse, the Black-and-Red will have to stare down tonight’s performance, together.
Jim Curtin’s team delivered a tactical masterclass, implementing a diamond in the midfield that pushed the Union easily into D.C.’s defensive half. Coupled with D.C.’s simple defending mistakes, Philadelphia’s unforgiving attack spelled disaster for the Black-and-Red.
Alejandro Bedoya and Julián Carranza, two of Philadelphia’s top goal scorers led the barrage, scoring five of the Union’s seven goals.