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D.C. United continues their off-season of change with a host of new players coming into their Florida camp as well as saying goodbye to fan favorites.

D.C. United’s fading playoff hopes heading into tonight’s match up with the Columbus Crew received a jolt of good fortune as Luciano Emilio’s 17th minute strike held up through heavy pressure and keeps the Black and Red’s playoff chances alive.

D.C. United coughed up yet another lead and allowed the previously winless on the road San Jose Earthquakes to come into RFK and take away a potential playoff killing win over the Black and Red. United has now lost two consecutive home matches after going the first 11 matches of the season without allowing a loss.

D.C. United’s defensive effort was unquestioned in their 0-0 draw with the Galaxy last night at RFK Stadium. Offenisvely though it was a different story as the Black and Red struggled to carve out opportunities.

D.C. United are currently mired in their worst stretch of form for the season. A win against the high-flying Galaxy would go a long way towards restoring confidence in the side.

D.C. United gave up two late goals and lost to Marathon 3-1 in their CONCACAF Champions League group play opening match.

D.C. United’s history in Houston has been horrific. Although United almost pulled off another miracle comeback, giving up three goals in three minutes in the first half were their ultimate undoing in their 4-3 loss tonight in Houston.

Jaime Moreno’s second half inclusion into the match was the difference as United scored three times in 14 minutes to start the second half and roll to a 3-1 win over Colorado

Luciano Emilio and Santino Quaranta scored late goals to earn United a hard fought 2-2 draw away to Chivas USA. The Cardiac Kids were at it again, this time overcoming their second two goal defecit of the season to get a result and stretch their unbeaten streak to six matches.

A disturbing early season trend continued as D.C. United gave up a lead for the third time in four matches so far this season in their 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah tonight.