D.C. United still seeking first win of 2018 after loss to undefeated Columbus

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By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times - Sunday, March 25, 2018

D.C. United fell to the Eastern Conference-leading Columbus Crew 3-1 Saturday night in Columbus and fell to 0-2-2 on the year.

No team other than United has played four matches without a win this season.

Yamil Asad tied the score at one when he scored in the 30th minute off an assist from fellow countryman Luciano Acosta.

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However, Crew added goals by Ricardo Clark and Pedro Santos just before halftime, then maintained the 3-1 advantage the rest of the day.

Milton Valenzuela scored Columbus’s first goal and Federico Higauín had two assists. The club improved to 3-0-1 (10 points), tied with New York City FC for the top of the Eastern Conference tables.

D.C. has one more away match March 31 at Sporting Kansas City before hosting the Crew at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland on April 14.