Progress is tangible as D.C. United and Colorado Rapids split points in 0-0 draw

In their first matchup since 2020, D.C. United and the Colorado Rapids split points with both sides scoreless when the final whistle blew at Audi Field.

The scoreline of the evening may have remained 0-0, but those numbers alone don’t tell the whole story. The Black-and-Red are in the midst of a rebuild under the guidance of head coach Wayne Rooney. He has already implemented a new system and significantly overhauled the roster, bringing in new signings to bolster the team.

One of these signings, DP Christian Benteke, made his home debut, playing all 90’ of the match. (Another Benteke, his younger brother Jonathan, made his debut for USL side Loudoun United this evening, converting a penalty.)

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