D.C. United begins the first-ever Capital Cup tonight at Audi Field, with Costa Rican power LD Alajuelense providing the opposition. The 2020-2021 Apertura champions in the Liga FPD, Alajuelense might be remembered by some United fans from a 2015 CONCACAF Champions League clash that saw LDA eliminate the Black-and-Red.
Key player: Yordy Reyna
The second transfer window in American men’s soccer opened today, which means we’re probably at “put up or shut up” time for any players making $250,000 and up but not cracking the lineup. Reyna, who wasn’t even in uniform for the 7-1 win on the weekend, is firmly in that category, especially as he takes up an international spot.