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Luciano Acosta makes case for D.C. United starting spot

The Argentine playmaker came off the bench to score an audacious chip in D.C. United's 3-0 win over the New England Revolution.

WASHINGTON — Over the past two months, D.C. United fans have seen flashes of skill from newly acquired playmaker Luciano Acosta. For a team that leans toward grinding out results more often than not, the on-loan Boca Juniors maestro has offered some much-desired bravado. A nutmeg here, a clever pass there.

Those little moments gave way to tangible production late in United's 3-0 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday.