Harrison, N.J. – D.C. United (13-10-5, 44 points) maintained its place atop the Eastern Conference despite a 3-0 loss at the New York Red Bulls (12-7-6, 42 points).
Bradley Wright-Phillips had two goals and an assist for the Red Bulls, who claimed the Atlantic Cup, the trophy given to the winner of the season series between the two teams.
D.C. United returns to action on Sept. 12 against the Colorado Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. (Comcast SportsNet, 9 p.m.).
D.C. United utilized its 26th different starting lineup in 28 games.
D.C. United suffered its season-high third consecutive defeat and its fifth defeat in a row at Red Bull Arena (including playoffs).
D.C. United is now 7-8-1 when allowing the first goal and 5-5-1 when trailing at halftime.
D.C. United is now 4-8-2 on the road in 2015.
D.C. United is now 33-25-10 all-time against the Red Bulls, 13-15-5 at New York.
Chris Pontius made his start since May 30, a span of 13 games.
*Head Coach Ben Olsen’s overall record is now 62-74-40. He is 4-7-3 vs. New York.
Highlights
D.C. United (13-10-5, 44 points) vs. New York Red Bulls (12-7-6, 42 points)
MLS regular season
August 30, 2015 – Red Bull Arena, Harrison, N.J.
Attendance: 22,645
Goals by Period 1 2 Total
D.C. United 0 0 0
New York Red Bulls 2 1 3
Scoring Summary:
NY – Lloyd Sam 7 (Bradley Wright-Phillips 7, Kemar Lawrence 3) 33’
NY – Bradley Wright-Phillips 12 (Mike Grella 7, Felipe Martins 4) 42’
NY – Bradley Wright-Phillips 13 (Sacha Kljestan 9) 64’
Misconduct Summary:
DC – Steven Birnbaum (caution, foul) 8’
DC – Conor Doyle (caution, foul) 65’
D.C. United lineup:
Bill Hamid, Taylor Kemp, Steven Birnbaum, Bobby Boswell, Sean Franklin; Chris Pontius (Conor Doyle 63’), Perry Kitchen, Markus Halsti (Michael Farfan 60’), Nick DeLeon; Chris Rolfe, Álvaro Saborío (Jairo Arrieta 76’).
Unused Substitutes: Andrew Dykstra, Miguel Aguilar, Luke Mishu, Facundo Coria
New York Red Bulls lineup:
Luis Robles, Connor Lade, Matt Miazga, Damian Perrinelle, Kemar Lawrence (Sal Zizzo 83’), Dax McCarty (Gonzalo Veron 74’), Felipe Martins, Lloyd Sam, Sacha Kljestan, Mike Grella, Bradley Wright-Phillips (Sean Davis 74’)
Unused Substitutes: Kyle Reynish, Ronald Zubar, Antale Abang, Shaun Wright-Phillips
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant Referees: Eric Boria, Felisha Mariscal
Fourth Official: Juan Guzman
