Patrick Mullins, who replaced the injured Deshorn Brown, wards off three Real Salt Lake players in the first half. Despite an encouraging performance through two-thirds of the game, United missed the target and gifted the decisive opportunity during a 1-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake at RFK Stadium. Until the goal, United performed well enough to win. Acosta created the opportunity with spectacular footwork, infiltrating the penalty area by splitting two defenders and then turning on one of the recovering Real players. More on D.C. United:Match vs. Real Salt Lake halted by rainfallMLS’s boldest roster shake-up could happen only after D.C. United stadium became reality‘MLS has come a long way’: How D.C. United lured two rising Americans home

Source: Washington Post August 14, 2017 00:50 UTC