DC United and Toronto FC battled to a 1-1 draw last night at Audi Stadium. Greg Vanney’s men lined-up in a 4-3-3 for the second game in a row against United’s standard 4-2-3-1 formation. Even though TFC were out-possessed in the first half, they were stable defensively and looked a threat in attack, taking the lead through a Nick DeLeon tap-in in the 19th minute.
Momentum swung in the second half, however, as DC United committed more men forward, forcing the visitors to absorb pressure in a 5-4-1 low-block. The Reds did their best to cling on to their one-goal advantage, but crumbled under pressure, conceding a late equalizer on a Wayne Rooney spot kick.