New York City FC usually beats DC United. In fact, they beat them four weeks ago in the Bronx to the tune of 4-0. In that affair, Maxi Moralez teleported. David Villa turned into Megazord. Rodney Wallace tasted blood and liked it.
Today’s match at the combination rat trap/roach motel known as RFK Stadium will be different. (Well, possibly.) Not only will a house full of United fans seek to tilt the emotional proceedings in favor of the hosts; midfield magician Luciano Acosta is back to help them exact revenge for last month’s stinging defeat in the South Bronx.