In pursuit of better results and a better performance, Ben Olsen opted to move D.C. United out of their normal formation against FC Cincinnati. The 4231 United has largely called on in recent years, most recently at a disappointing MLS is Back Tournament, was scrapped. The flexible 433 United started the year in? Nope, not that either. Olsen prepared for United’s first non-tournament regular season game in months by going with a back three for the first time since last year.
Why? Well, there’s a lot to talk about, so let’s dig in: