The time is now for D.C. United, who start the second half of their season with a tough away match against an improving Seattle Sounders side. 10 points out of the final MLS Eastern Conference spot, the Black-and-Red have wasted all of their excuses and outs. Now, with 15 games left in the season, they simply have to start picking up points regardless of the circumstances. Mid-week game on the Pacific coast while missing Bill Hamid? It doesn’t matter. United needs to get up to speed tonight, and that means getting points in difficult situations.