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Gabriel Pirani’s brace finally puts an end to D.C. United’s winless streak

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United beat New York City FC, 2-1, on the road for its first victory in MLS play since May 31.

August 30, 2025 at 10:46 p.m. EDT

Gabriel Pirani scored his fifth and sixth goals of the season in D.C. United's 2-1 win over New York City FC on Saturday night. (Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)

NEW YORK — Gabriel Pirani scored two goals, Luis Barraza had three saves, and D.C. United beat New York City FC, 2-1, on Saturday night to snap an 11-game MLS winless streak.

United (4-15-9), which last week became the first team to be eliminated from MLS Cup playoff contention, won for the first time since it beat Cincinnati, 2-1, on May 31.