D.C. United broke a nine-game winless streak tonight, going on the road to defeat FC Cincinnati 2-1. Days after scoring his first MLS goal, Donovan Pines struck again in the first half, and after Cincinnati equalized through Brandon Vazquez, fullback Chris Odoi-Atsem fired home his first professional goal to give United their first win since early September.
With the clogged schedule an ever-present factor, Chad Ashton made four changes to the team that drew 2-2 with Philadelphia on Wednesday. On the down side, Bill Hamid and Junior Moreno remained out despite hopes of a possible return.