For all the ups and downs that D.C. United have endured during the 2017 MLS season, no one aspect might encapsulate the ebbs and flows like their relationship with own goals. Three different own goals scored by opposing teams have helped United pick up three of their wins this season, while three own goals scored themselves have cost them points on three other occasions.
The latest incident came last weekend, as United fell 3-0 to the Chicago Fire. The Black-and-Red had come out strong against their Eastern Conference foes on the road, but where unable to find a goal early on.