DC United vs New England Revolution

New England came to Audi Field and put on a clinical display, dismantling DC United 0-3 in a completely one-sided affair. The visitors were ahead twice over by the break, and there was never really any doubt after that. DC tried to respond with 15 shots across the match, but only three found the target. New England's superiority was evident throughout, with Alhassan Yusuf absolutely dominant from start to finish, dictating play and racking up a man of the match performance that reflected his complete control of the midfield. The home side simply couldn't get going. They had their moments—four corners and some decent spells of pressure—but New England's defense was well-organized and their transitions were brutal. Seven shots on target to DC's three told the story of a team that knew exactly what they were doing. This was a chastening result for the hosts, and one that raises serious questions about where things go from here.

New England Revolution beat DC United 0-3 at Audi Field, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 40% in favour of DC United, New England Revolution made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 15 attempts from DC United against 18 from New England Revolution over the course of the game. DC United had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.