The playoff race is really heating up now. With several teams in both conferences desperate for points as they chase high seeds and home-field advantage, every single point matters. With that in mind, D.C. United’s embattled win over the Seattle Sounders is not insignificant.
Thanks to an industrious midfield performance, an excellent defensive display, after the first 15 minutes, and Wayne Rooney looking back to his best, D.C. United earned their third-straight victory to stay above the New York Red Bulls in fourth place.
Here are three things we learned from D.