D.C. United took some heat for two straight defense-first outings, but despite a more attack-minded approach, they fell 2-0 at home to the New York Red Bulls at Audi Field. Goals on either side of halftime from Aaron Long and Daniel Royer allowed the visitors to get revenge for a United win in New Jersey ten days ago.
After seeing his team struggle to create offense in the last two games, United boss Ben Olsen opted to change formations, deploying new signing Gelmin Rivas up front with Ola Kamara in a diamond 442.