DC United’s only loss on the season so far was to Real Salt Lake almost six weeks ago, and since then both teams have been heading in completely opposite directions. DC has vaulted to the Eastern Conference lead while RSL has been barely keeping themselves afloat in the West mainly due to other teams playing as poorly as they have.
No fue para menos y se dió la lógica que el fútbol casi no tiene. Real Salt Lake es uno de los equipos que a pesar que es novicio en la MLS (apenas va por su segunda temporada) camina con ritmo ganador y no ha podido ser superado en su casa, el flamante estadio Rio Tinto, en sus dos presentaciones. Batió a DC united washingtoniano remontando marcador.
United puts their undefeated record on the line in a place that has been anything but friendly for the Black and Red the past few years. But, with DC approaching full health for the first time in nearly a year and looking to build on their impressive win over Houston, United might just be ready to reverse their fortunes in Real Salt Lake’s shiny new home.
Unitedmania’s brainstaff take a stab at how the 2009 MLS season will play out in the West. First a few notes about each team, then our picks as well as a few choice comments and analysis afterward.
DC United lost 3-0 to Real Salt Lake in the opening match of the Carolina Challenge Cup in Daniel Island, South Carolina tonight. United had two players sent off, and had to endure a mind-numbing three injuries to starting players to boot. To say United’s season is off to a bad start could be the understatement of the year.
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