WASHINGTON — Lloyd Sam and Luciano Acosta scored in the second half in D.C. United’s 2-1 victory over NYCFC on Saturday.
After going scoreless in the first three matches of the season, D.C. United (2-2-1) has scored two goals in each of the last two.
In the 53rd minute, Lloyd stole the ball from defender Frederic Brillant deep in NYCFC’s half and fired the ball from near the penalty spot past the sliding Sean Johnson. Sam’s first goal this season came in his 100th MLS start.
Acosta scored his second goal this season in the 73rd minute via a rebound.