Washington Post · Apr 20, 2025
João Peglow takes command as D.C. United finds a much-needed road win
D.C. United's João Peglow awaits his teammates after scoring the first of his two goals against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. (Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)HARRISON, N.J. — As if the past five weeks had not been distressing enough, D.C. United on Saturday night watched somberly as Christian Benteke walked off the field with a quadriceps injury in the first half. The Belgian striker has been not only United’s top scorer but the only capable game changer in a season growing darker by the week.
When all looked hopeless at Sports Illustrated Stadium, João Peglow snatched the scoring responsibilities in emphatic fashion during a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.