NEW YORK — It was a day of cold and rain, of dodgy field conditions for soccer at a famous baseball stadium, and of a black-clad visitor seeking a breakthrough.
Mostly, it was a gray Sunday afternoon of terrific goalkeeping as New York City FC’s Sean Johnson and D.C. United’s Bill Hamid thwarted delicious opportunities with magnificent saves during a 0-0 draw before an announced 24,361 at Yankee Stadium.
Hamid rescued a point for United (1-0-1) in the waning moments with gems on Alexandru Mitrita and Alex Ring 48 seconds apart in recording his second shutout.
“Bill came up with some great saves.