Apr 17, 2021; Washington, DC, Washington, DC, USA; D.C. United forward Edison Flores (10) controls the ball against the D.C. United during the second half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
New York City FC lost to D.C. United on Saturday, but there were some positives in the match
On Saturday evening, New York City FC faced D.C. United in their first match of the 2021 season. In fact, both teams faced one another during preseason, and NYCFC won 2-1. Hence, both teams had an extra opportunity to prepare for the season opener.