In an Eastern Conference playoff clash between D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls, both defences proved too strong to break down as neither side really showed enough flair in the final third to stretch the opposition.
Both teams were chasing the fourth place in the Eastern Conference and a home playoff game. This draw keeps D.C. in the ascendency, though Toronto FC are also lurking with one match to play.
This may have been a stalemate, but there were still plenty of talking points. Here are three things we learned from the 0-0 draw.