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FINAL

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Match Timeline

Jimmy R@NN_Gooner
Crucial 3 points for #DCU . On the the CONCACAF Champions League match. Bring on Waterhouse!
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
That’s it: 4-2 to #DCU. And if it wasn’t already, it’s panic button time for Mastroeni. 4th-straight loss for #Rapids96.
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
There's the whistle. Rapids fall to DC 4-2. Goals from Serna and Brown. Rapids have lost 4 straight.
Justin Wolf@jwolfgames
I really pulled for EJ. Really wanted him to do well, but it's obvious when #DCU have 10 guys who hustle compared to the 9 when EJ plays.
D.C. United@dcunited
FINAL! #DCU takes the full three points with a 4-2 victory over the #Rapids96. Recap, highlights and more at http://t.co/watWyvooqg
Aaron McCollum@aaronmccollum
Goals galore here at the end. #DCU
Sean Kelly@SeanKelly1926
3 points #DCU
Match ends, D.C. United 4, Colorado Rapids 2.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, D.C. United 4, Colorado Rapids 2.
Christopher Shawn@hokieshawn
Nice win for #DCU tonight. Can we please keep this going and beat Sporting next???
Diego@diegocabrera20
#DCU doing big things!
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
Whistle. Yessir. 4-2 victory. #DCU
90'+3'
Alex Caskey (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+3'
Foul by José Mari (Colorado Rapids).
NattyBo@NattyBo
Easily the most entertaining soccer game I've seen on TV today. #DCU.
Alex Schieferdecker@theschief
That goal was really weird. Sometimes when things break down, Hamid kinda freestyles and it doesn't always look pretty. #DCvCOL
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Brown finishes - gets a goal. A smidge too late.
PakaloloDreams@PakaloloDreams
So so glad we''re back on track. #DCU
Nick Kariuki@NKKariuki
Woeful defending. Full credit to D.C., but the highlight of this match was still a fantastic Rapids goal from Serna. #DCvCOL
Taylor Peyton@imtaylorpeyton
I know it's just consolation but that was still an ugly goal to give up... oh well. #DCU
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
Strong from Powers to get that ball to Brown.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
Mixup there in the #DCU defense, and Brown gets one back for #Rapids96 with a near post header.
SoccerScore@SoccerScoreUSA
86' GOAL DC United! F. Espindola | DC United - Colorado Rapids 4 - 1 #DCvCOL #MLS http://t.co/xIX27ONnsz
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
Brown pulls one back. A tough header from a tough angle. Brown's 8th of the year. 4-2 #DCvCOL
Carol Montoya@CarolAnnMontoya
Tell me I'm not the only one NOT missing Eddie Johnson. Good goals and no bad attitude on the pitch tonight. @dcunited #DCU #DCvCOL
Bones@PSUBones
It's fun seeing players out there playing for the fans...& the town... #DCvCOL
90'+1'
4 - 2
F
#17
GOAL: Deshorn Brown
Goals this Season: 8
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Crowd at #DCU chanting "we want five." Been a while since I've heard that. #MLS
Chris Teale@chris_teale
That's a delicious touch from Espindola, and so nearly 5-1 #DCU. Only Clint Irwin's legs prevented that going in.
89'
Attempt saved. Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Perry Kitchen.
Dougg Jimenez@DJBatCat
ESPINDOLAAAAAA! LA-LA-LA-LAAAAA! Welcome back jefe!!!!! #DCU
USA Soccer fan@USASoccerfan3
wow another goal for @dcunited Fabian Espindola with the goal on his comeback night from injury. Estrada gets his first assist for #DCU 4-1
Tim Blaise@TBlaise8
#DCU are bossing it!
<3 maravilla 👑@maravillainc
vamos united!!!!!!! 🙌😍❤️ #vamosunited #dcunited #labarrabraba #12thman #dcu #mls
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Alex Schieferdecker@theschief
How did that beat Irwin? #DCvCOL
vanessa@pretypenguin
I am loving this game! #DCvCOL
Bruce K@BKstilltheking
Estrada certainly has some speed #dcu
Joe Cody@joecody5
That was a rocket by Espindola. What a shot! #DCU
Chris Schetter@keekerdc
MAKE IT FOUR FABI MAKE IT FOUR #DCU #ITSINTHENET
Sir Mix-Just-Enough@ThatsMyDILFbert
Well… EJ could’ve done… yeah, right… GO FABI GOOOOOLLL!!!! 4-1 #DCU
Major League Soccer@MLS
Espindola makes it four and that's surely three points to @dcunited. #DCvCOL
Ray Marcham@rmarcham
The turnaround that #DCU has made this season is absolutely stunning.
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
I think that would qualify as a soft goal. Giveaway from Watts, Espindola all alone. 4-1 #DCU, and troubles are everywhere for #Rapids96.
Taylor Peyton@imtaylorpeyton
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE'S BACK! FABIAN ESPINDOLA! #DCU
Will Watson@will_watson
Well, that rapidly got out of control. #DCvCOL
Brian Spence@bspence
Aaahghhh!!!! I love this game!!! #dcu
Stephen Blackwell@VTrumpet14
It's raining goals! #DCU
Zach Eisenhour@the_OG_great_8
Goal!!!!!!!!! Espindola!!!!!!!!!! 4-1 #DCU
Melissa Lamaze@melamaze
Long live the counter attack. @dcunited #DCU
NattyBo@NattyBo
Hot damn, this is a SPANKING. 4-1 #DCU!
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
Time to get the Fabian Espindola MVP conversation fired up again. #DCU
The Cucumber@KyleClark95
4-1! #DCU
Major League Soccer@MLS
Silva's second: A fine finish & a cheeky little assist from Sean Franklin: http://t.co/354QF8aH2n #DCvCOL
87'
M
Alex Caskey
M
#18
Nick DeLeon
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
86’: 4-1. Fabi. #DCU
Carol Montoya@CarolAnnMontoya
What does the beer guy do after last call? Leads some chants! @dcunited #DCU http://t.co/KEhu5v9Xj3
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K. Travis Ballie@KTravisBallie
You get a headband and you get a headband and YOU get a @RolfesHeadband! #IfOprahWasAtRFK #dcu
86'
4 - 1
F
GOAL: Fabian Espindola
Goals this Season: 8
Andrew Wiebe@andrew_wiebe
Taylor Kemp's two assists: a inch-perfect through ball, then a full-field run centering pass. Well then. #DCvCOL
Aaron Bland@Blandam90
#DCU needed this win. 40 points to stay in the hunt for 1st in the East. Also, great to do it in front of Muriel Bowser.
Kerry Hess@KerryHess14
New strategy for remainder of season: criticize something about #DCU and they score goals. I accept this burden for the good of the team.
La Norte@lanorte128
Lanorte and District Ultras #DCU
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Pablo Maurer@MLSist
I wonder if Taylor Kemp read Twitter this week. #DCU
84'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Understand #Rapids96 defensive problems. But look at who’s playing and where they’re playing.
84'
M
David Estrada
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Chris Rolfe
Josh Weber@SalisburyUnited
Kemp cost us a point two weeks, but he earned us 3 points this week... Great job tonight #DCU #DCUTalk
83'
Stoppage in match Chris Rolfe (D.C. United) because of an injury.
Tony Brown@TheOriginalDTTB
Wow what a run from Taylor Kemp and a finish by Rolfe #DCU #dcutalk #dcunited
Nicholas A. Kosar@nakosar
Taylor Kemp totally bossed that! Man of the Match. #DCU
Sean Kelly@SeanKelly1926
WOW! Marvelous run from Kemp. Incredible finish from Rolfe #DCU
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
That's two very good assists for Taylor Kemp tonight. Olsen's faith is paying off big time. #DCU
Kareem@kJibbs
What a run from Taylor Kemp before that assist #DCU @dcunited
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Great nail-in-the-coffin goal from #DCU- CO native Kemp terrific run on the left, Rolfe the great finish. 4th-straight loss coming. 82'
justin shirley ⚽️@justinshirley
Beauty of a goal that !!! #DCU
Douglas@dreyesceron
WOOOOOOO ROLFE!! AND FREAKING KEMP LOL #DCU
K. Travis Ballie@KTravisBallie
THE POWER OF @ROLFESHEADBAND IS REAL YO! #dcu
Aaron Stollar@aaronstol
Rolfe! #dcu
IVANNA HUMPALO™™@ted_deez
Goooool! #DCU 3-1
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Hahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahah #TaylorKemp #DCU
NattyBo@NattyBo
Golazo #DCU
Ben@beardyblue
WHAT A GOD DAMN PASS AND WHAT A GOD DAMN GOAL #DCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
What. A. Run. By. Taylor. Kemp. #DCU
81'
3 - 1
M
GOAL: Chris Rolfe
Goals this Season: 5
Christopher Dodds@DoddsDC
Powers must've watched the Houston match. He's coming after Kemp late in this game. #DCU
80'
Nick DeLeon (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80'
Foul by Marc Burch (Colorado Rapids).
Rebecca Payne@RayPayne
Excited for @ChrisRolfe17 up top with Fabi. #DCvCOL #DCU
Chris Teale@chris_teale
This situation would be ready made for Conor Doyle right now. Shame, really. #DCU
79'
Foul by Nick LaBrocca (Colorado Rapids).
79'
Nick DeLeon (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
78'
Attempt missed. Gabriel Torres (Colorado Rapids) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Chris Klute with a cross.
Sean Maslin@SeanMaslin
good sub by #dcu: neal adds defense. Put FE as lone striker up front.
Jon Hoffman@JonFHoffman
Another thought, boy, aren't you glad we got Birnbaum over Blake, like some looney teams thought was the right move? #DCU
76'
Foul by Chris Klute (Colorado Rapids).
76'
Lewis Neal (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Murr@MurrDCU
Perry kitchen wrecking ball stopped that attack and earned a yellow #DCU
75'
Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
75'
Foul by Marvell Wynne (Colorado Rapids).
Chris Teale@chris_teale
Luis Silva gets an enormous ovation from RFK as he comes off. His work is definitely appreciated. Neal replaces him. #DCU
Jon Hoffman@JonFHoffman
I'm going to pretend this sub is about saving Silva for some of the CCL game on Wed.... #DCU
Adrian Melville@AdrianMelville
D.C. United has now out scored opponents 9-0 in the 60-75 minutes of games this season. Weird #DCU #Rapids96
Chris Teale@chris_teale
Attendance of 12,814 tonight at RFK. Decent for a Sunday evening. #DCU
73'
M
Lewis Neal
F
Luis Silva
73'
F
Gabriel Torres
M
Dillon Serna
72'
Foul by Perry Kitchen (D.C. United).
72'
Deshorn Brown (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Mark Wysocki@markwysocki
Road to the MLS Playoffs #DCvCOL #dcrising
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72'
M
#2
Perry Kitchen (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card.
Nick Kariuki@NKKariuki
D.C. it is. Hopefully this further stokes the intensity of this match. #DCvCOL
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
In two games starting next to Fabian Espindola, Luis Silva is averaging one goal every 22 minutes. #DCU
70'
Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Steve Birnbaum.
Dan Yoken@yooooken
You cannot watch this #DCU game and tell me MLS can't make a watchable product. More entertaining than all but one of the BPL matches.
Brooke Tunstall@YesThatBrooke
That was some serious tic-tac-toe passing by @dcunited on that goal. 5 straight one-touches from a throw-in. #GoodStuff #DCvCOL
Davin Lassiter@MisterLassiter
#DCU playing like the dead weight's been lifted from their shoulders #DCvCOL
Black and Red United@blackandredU
Silva really likes playing next to Fabian Espindola #dcu #mls
69'
Attempt missed. Marc Burch (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
68'
Dillon Powers (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
68'
Foul by Davy Arnaud (D.C. United).
La Norte@LaNorte128
Luis Silva, we are pleased! #DCU
Molly Bruh@MollyBruh
That came from pure hustle. We lose the ball, we will work harder than you & win it back. Also, great soccer once we win it. SILVA! #DCU
Chris Teale@chris_teale
Brilliant finish from Silva as the ball is dinked through. Played onside by Chris Klute, he scores again. #DCU 2-1 #Rapids96
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
And Silva puts #DCU deservedly back ahead. Wynne caught out of position, but DCU deserves it after numerous chances on goal. #Rapids96
68'
M
Davy Arnaud (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card.
Christopher Dodds@DoddsDC
Great sequence leading to that Silva goal! #DCU
Beer League Hattrick@johnbogdan
#Boom #Brace for Silva #DCU
Sam Fleri@Sfleri
Great goal Luis Silva #DCU
Rebekah Stone@bekschex
YASSSSSSS BOYS #DCU
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
Silva strikes again. DCU back on top 2-1. #DCvCOL
Zach Eisenhour@the_OG_great_8
Goal!!!!!!!! Silva!!!!!!!!!! #DCU
Herb Goodfellow Jr@herbgoodfellow
Silva!!!! #DCvCOL
@santosnativi
silva motm #dcu
Christopher Shawn@hokieshawn
BOOM THERE IT IS!!! #DCU
Jon Hoffman@JonFHoffman
Oh man, #DCU busting out the tricks.
Rebecca Payne@RayPayne
Luis Silva, you are a hero among men. #DCvCOL #DCU
K. Travis Ballie@KTravisBallie
Knock knock. Who's there? GGGGGGOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLL!!! #DCU
Mitchell Northam@primetimeMitch
nice play from Birnbaum there. #DCU
67'
2 - 1
F
GOAL: Luis Silva
Goals this Season: 7
David Dir@BigDfutbol
Great effort from espindola but excellent recovery from Irwin on second chance.tougher than it looks , this game wide open now #DCvCOL
TinRo@tinobertone
3pts for #Rapids96 can be huge to keep pace with #VWFC and to keep #TFC within striking distance of #DCU #MLS
65'
Foul by Taylor Kemp (D.C. United).
65'
José Mari (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick on the right wing.
65'
Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
65'
Foul by Jared Watts (Colorado Rapids).
Major League Soccer@MLS
This strike from @SernaDillon is exquisite: http://t.co/x04zxAJDpf #DCvCOL
Ben Bromley@BRUBromley
Woof, Sean Franklin #dcu #mls
64'
Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Bill Hamid.
Herb Goodfellow Jr@herbgoodfellow
DCU looks fantastic tonight. Now they need to convert one of these chances. #DCvCOL
63'
Offside, D.C. United. Luis Silva tries a through ball, but Fabian Espindola is caught offside.
Sir Mix-Just-Enough@ThatsMyDILFbert
So… Espindola > EJ #DCU
Emma@storminmay
Suddenly this game is giving me mini heart attacks all over the place. #rapids96 #DCvCOL
61'
Attempt missed. Sean Franklin (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nick DeLeon.
Black and Red United@blackandredU
Fabian Espindola was 100% onside #dcu #mls
Nick Kariuki@NKKariuki
Shame on me for giving this game only half of my attention up till now. Good luck guessing who'll score next, but someone will. #DCvCOL
David Dir@BigDfutbol
Little surprised DC took there pedal off gas after their goal, pressure was working , now they will have hard time getting a result #DCvCOL
60'
Offside, D.C. United. Luis Silva tries a through ball, but Fabian Espindola is caught offside.
Jason@chestrockwell14
Game is very stretched since Serna's golazo. #DCU
OFFSIDE: Fabian Espindola’s goal is disallowed
K. Travis Ballie@KTravisBallie
Is anyone collecting tips to get @SernaDillon to do those backflips again, preferably sans another goal? (Pulls our wallet) #DCU
59'
M
Carlos Alvarez
M
Vicente Sanchez
58'
Attempt missed. Nick LaBrocca (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
Kevin Case@KCase_Closed
Pace of this game has picked up real quick. Espindola just dinged the crossbar with an insane chip from corner of 18-yard box. #DCU
58'
Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Taylor Kemp.
Jahmellolei@leighvl
This MLS game picked up. #DCU
wilber calix@wjcalix5
What a goal that would of been #DCU
Mitchell Northam@primetimeMitch
Espindola wishes he could have that one back. #DCU
57'
Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Davy Arnaud.
57'
Attempt saved. Sean Franklin (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
57'
Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Nick DeLeon with a headed pass.
Molly Bruh@MollyBruh
Chris Rolfe just covered our center back. That is what started that beautiful play. That hard work defines #DCU this year. #LoveIt
Zach Ward@UnrealZachWard
Umm... That may have been @MLS goal of the year. #DCvCOL #MLS
CROSSBAR: Fabian Espindola hits the bar with a chip from distance
Ted Meyer@TedDMeyer
A lot of time left boys settle in, focus on getting back on top. #DCU
54'
Attempt missed. Luis Silva (D.C. United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nick DeLeon with a through ball.
Davin Lassiter@MisterLassiter
Can't be too mad at that goal. All you can do is clap and hope we win in the end #DCvCOL
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
That’s what Serna is capable of. Young man has lots of growing to do, but that kind of brilliance can’t be coached. Golazo. #Rapids96
Austin Fido@canetop
Looks like Dillon Serna just settled #MLS goal of the week...#DCvCOL
Miki Turner@turneresq
What a goal from Serna! #Wondergoal #DCvCOL
Mike Scott@Mike0376
Hate to say it, but that is Sportscenter top 10. #DCU #SCtop10 (Colorado's goal).
Jeff@je7f
#dcu that's one hell of a goal by the Rapids. Wow.
Jon Hoffman@JonFHoffman
It always sucks, but isn't that goal a lot easier to handle than the goal Houston scored against us 2 weeks ago? #DCU
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Well alright then, Dillon Serna. Alright then. #DCU
Douglas@dreyesceron
Well crap. That was an insane strike that Hamid has no chance of stopping. #DCU
michael naglieri@bmoresportsfan
Ugh. Nice equalizer I hate to admit. #DCvCOL
Benji@AintThatBenji
What a goal 😱 #DCvCOL
Shawn Dulin@ShawnDulin
Wow. That has to be goal of the week. #dcu
K. Travis Ballie@KTravisBallie
THAT BACKFLIP THO! #DCU
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
That was an INSANE goal from Dillon Serna. Wow!
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
HOLY
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
DILLON SERNA!!!
52'
1 - 1
M
GOAL: Dillon Serna
Goals this Season: 3
Christopher Dodds@DoddsDC
Nice idea from Arnuad. He's been sharp tonight (and surprisingly speedy). #DCU
Shawn Dulin@ShawnDulin
This team is looking good so far while a forward is suspended #dcu
49'
Attempt missed. Deshorn Brown (Colorado Rapids) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Dillon Serna with a cross.
49'
Foul by Chris Klute (Colorado Rapids).
49'
Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
MISS: Deshorn Brown heads high
48'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Jared Watts.
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Brown’s clearly lost the confidence he built up before unfortunate injury. When does Torres (has last 2 #Rapids96 goals) get his chance?
46'
José Mari (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46'
Foul by Perry Kitchen (D.C. United).
Nicholas A. Kosar@nakosar
I've been kind of down on Taylor Kemp, but I have to admit he made that goal happen. #DCU
46'
Attempt missed. Deshorn Brown (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Dillon Powers with a through ball.
Second Half begins D.C. United 1, Colorado Rapids 0.
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
United would do very well to find a second goal early on in the second half. Were outshot, outpossessed, outpassed in the first half. #DCU
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
#Rapids96 with 54.6% of possession and 3 shots on target in the 1st half. Need to find a way to convert in the 2nd. #DCvCOL
Chris Teale@chris_teale
Jason Levien says he's "optimistic" about the new stadium at Buzzard Point. More public progress to come next month apparently. #DCU
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Positive I’d take from first half: Watts looking solid at CB. Doesn’t appear to be missing a beat. #Rapids96
Kevin Case@KCase_Closed
Pretty standard 1st half. Neither team giving up much space. Really impressed by Deshorn Brown's speed in person. Wicked fast. #DCU
Rob Carlin@RobCarlinCSN
Jason Levien, owner of #DCU, upgrades his thoughts on new stadium.. Drops "cautiously" - now optimistic.. Encouraging! #DCUTalk
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
Levien says he is removing the "cautiously" from his previous stance that he was "cautiously optimistic" about the #DCU stadium deal.
Black and Red United@blackandredU
Levien said there has been plenty of behind-the-scenes work on stadium deal going on this summer, more public movement in Sept. #dcu #mls
La Norte@lanorte128
Future drummers for Lanorte and District Ultras #DCU
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Major League Soccer@MLS
Cut it back & chip it in. Here's Silva's first half tally: http://t.co/EUHdy538FE #DCvCOL
45'+4'
First Half ends, D.C. United 1, Colorado Rapids 0.
Art Vandelay ن@eekbrain
Bill Hamid is MASSIVE. He takes up the whole net. Definitely a future international first team regular. incredible. #DCU
Jason Mahler@jasonmahler
Vamos United! #dcu
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45'+3'
Offside, Colorado Rapids. Clint Irwin tries a through ball, but Deshorn Brown is caught offside.
La Norte@lanorte128
Lanorte and District Ultras #DCU
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Phil Cook@DudeitsPhilCook
Bill Hamid though. Get this guy on the national team #USMNT #DCU @dcunited
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
That ended up being a simple save because Hamid's lateral quickness was so good. #DCU
K. Travis Ballie@KTravisBallie
Bill Hamid being Bill Hamid. Marry me Bill! #DCU
IVANNA HUMPALO™™@ted_deez
What a good save by bill Hamid! #DCU
J to the E N N@AwesomeMama71
Hamid with textbook saves tonight. Positioning. Skills. Everything. @BillHamid28 #dcu
Rudy@SortoOchenta8
#DCU playing like the game is over?
45'
Corner, Colorado Rapids. Conceded by Bill Hamid.
45'
Attempt saved. Vicente Sanchez (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Deshorn Brown.
SAVE: Bill Hamid denies Sanchez from close range
Jason@chestrockwell14
Great 30 seconds from Arnaud just now. #DCU
Xenia D.@xgoddess
Ben Olsen dressed in suit & pacing the touchline. Colorado Rapids' coach dressed in a Polo & slacks & coaching from the bench. #DCU #class
43'
Davy Arnaud (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
43'
Foul by Chris Klute (Colorado Rapids).
43'
D
Chris Klute (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card.
Mitchell Northam@primetimeMitch
Bobby Boswell is all over Deshorn Brown. like white on rice and glass of milk on a paper plate in a snowstorm. #DCU
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Perhaps a good sign on Moor’s condition: appears he’s on the bench sitting with teammates. #Rapids96
42'
Foul by José Mari (Colorado Rapids).
42'
Luis Silva (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
DCU_Exile@DCU_Exile
@tnyharrison You know what this game needs? More Headband. #DCU
Michael Battle@RealMikeBattle
Quality down the middle tonight with Hamid, Birnbaum, Kitchen, and Espindola. #DCU
40'
Foul by Fabian Espindola (D.C. United).
40'
Marc Burch (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
40'
Offside, Colorado Rapids. Marc Burch tries a through ball, but Deshorn Brown is caught offside.
Chris Teale@chris_teale
Good chance for #Rapids96 as Dillon Serna plays a low pass to Deshorn Brown. Once again, Bobby Boswell is there and Brown skies it. #DCU
39'
Attempt saved. Dillon Serna (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dillon Powers.
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
To LaBrocca’s credit, nearly atones for error with a steal and perfect ball to Serna, but final touch lacking in final third. #Rapids96
39'
Foul by Perry Kitchen (D.C. United).
39'
Dillon Powers (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
Brown and Serna hook up in the final third but Brown gets underneath the ball and skies it over the net. #DCvCOL
38'
Attempt missed. Deshorn Brown (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Dillon Serna.
MISS: Deshorn Brown skies his shot
Jerod Johnson@dr.scratchansniff
DC United turnt up tonight. #DCU
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Chris Teale@chris_teale
Bobby Boswell is like a shadow to Deshorn Brown tonight. Everywhere Brown goes, Boswell is right there with him. #DCU #Rapids96
Warren@yngyngwarren
DC scores! #dcunited #dcu
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DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
At least @RolfesHeadband is appropriately coordinated to the kit. Other, lesser wearers suck at coordination. #HeadbandWatch #DCU -L
Ryan Keefer@reefa_k
Encouraging to see #DCU hold possession for the most part over the Rapids, though (obviously) a 2nd goal would help in CCL prep Wednesday
34'
Davy Arnaud (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
34'
Foul by Nick LaBrocca (Colorado Rapids).
33'
Foul by Perry Kitchen (D.C. United).
33'
Dillon Powers (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Eric Wilson@eawilson1985
Fabi doesn't need good service, or criticize his teammates. He just goes and gets it. #DCU #LowSoccerIQ #ThanksEJ
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Right knee sprain for Rapids captain Drew Moore. Club says he'll be evaluated later. #DCU #Rapids
30'
Attempt missed. Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
D.C. United@dcunited
GOAL! Luis Silva with a chip over Irwin: http://t.co/aNJJBBEUF8 #DCvCOL #DCU http://t.co/XJoKyTIt77
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29'
Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
29'
Foul by Jared Watts (Colorado Rapids).
MISS: Fabian Espindola’s free kick goes wide
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Powers bright spot early- looks comfortable distributing out of more central MF role. #Rapids96
Sean Maslin@SeanMaslin
Boswell's clear of Powers pass is exactly what he needs to do tonight. Cannot allow Brown balls in open space #DCvCOL
Kenneth@Ken_Montenegro
Silva, Rolfe, Franklin, and Boswell showing why we signed them #DCU
27'
Offside, D.C. United. Sean Franklin tries a through ball, but Fabian Espindola is caught offside.
🎧⚽♎👌@stef_sharp
#DCU #Tradition
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Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
@RapidsMHC @pjcin303 Powers is in a withdrawn forward position. Definitely not in a 4-2-3-1.
Jon Hoffman@JonFHoffman
Espindola's hustle and passion is so awesome to watch. #dcu
Tricia Aoki@misstriciaa
From #np_dc 's #betterthanbedtime to #DCU, all in one evening! Cheers to this tifo and all the #DCU fans out here on a Sunday night!
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Sean Maslin@SeanMaslin
Thus far United has played very relaxed free. Look like a squad that is not coming off of a losing streak #DCvCOL
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Silva’s 12th-minute goal marks 4th straight game where #Rapids96 have allowed a goal within opening 15 minutes. Yeesh.
Josh Davis@Obby_Oss
If Kitchen doesn't pull on a #USMNT jersey by the end of the year it's a travesty. He's a top 3 US center mid in #MLS. #DCUTalk #DCU
D.C. United@dcunited
"Every loyal Washingtonian deserves a home." #DCU
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22'
Foul by Chris Klute (Colorado Rapids).
22'
Perry Kitchen (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nathan Kuykendall@nkuykendall
@dcunited nobody celebrates like the #DCU supporters' section http://t.co/1wKfU95E53
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RVABlues@RVABlues
Deep, deep @MLS playoff run for @dcunited is coming. Can you taste a @SoundersFC v #dcu final? Delicous. #dcutalk
20'
Offside, Colorado Rapids. Nick LaBrocca tries a through ball, but Deshorn Brown is caught offside.
J to the E N N@AwesomeMama71
#dcu needs to keep EJ benched to stay winning. It's the hard truth. #dcutalk
Charlie Phillips@WookieeChuckles
I realize that was more LaBrocca's fault than Irwin's, but the Rapids should probably put @joenascogk18 in anyway. #DCvCOL
19'
Foul by Vicente Sanchez (Colorado Rapids).
19'
Chris Rolfe (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
District Ultras@district_ultras
#dcu #dcunited #90minutementality #partypartyparty
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18'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Jared Watts.
William Shensky III@wmsiii
I was ready to give up on Taylor Kemp, now let's see him defend. #DCU
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
Good news is, @DrewMoor is walking along the sideline. #DCvCOL
Samantha Blee@ciao_samantha
Perfect end to my birthday weekend! Goooooooooal #DCU
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16'
Attempt blocked. Dillon Powers (Colorado Rapids) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nick LaBrocca with a headed pass.
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
Olsen went with Kemp at LB after a shaky game in Houston and stuck with Silva rather than shift Rolfe up. Worked out nicely there. #DCU
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Looks bad on Moor- obvious pain, on replay knee looked like it might’ve buckled. #Rapids96
Kevin Case@KCase_Closed
Great step from Taylor Kemp created that. Smooth cut and smart finish from Luis Silva as well. #DCU
14'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Luis Silva puts @dcunited on the board early. #DCvCOL
Adam Taylor@the_amt
#Rapids96 player on the ground. Silva may have literally broken an ankle with that cutback. #dcu
Jimmy R@NN_Gooner
Luis Silva!!!! #DCU
Trev Lansky@Sportlich_Trev
LUIS SILVA GOOALLLL 1-0 #DCU #DCvCOL #MLS
Taylor Peyton@imtaylorpeyton
LUIS SILVA!! #DCU #TheBestSilva
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Very good by Luis Silva, even better by Taylor Kemp. Nice little through ball w/the outside of his boot. 1-0 #DCU, 13'.
14'
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Jared Watts
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Drew Moor
Sam Kasner@SammyKas
That, my friends, was Silva making his case to be started over Johnson. #DCU
Douglas@dreyesceron
VAMOS UNITED! SILVA RUNNING WILD #DCU
kennyvelo@kennyvelo
BOOM LUIS BOOM #DCU
13'
Stoppage in match Drew Moor (Colorado Rapids) because of an injury.
Chris Teale@chris_teale
Great finish from Luis Silva. Kemp plays the through ball, Silva jinks then chips the goalkeeper. #DCU 1-0 #Rapids96
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Horrific turnover from LaBrocca turns into early goal. 13'
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
12': SILVA!!!! Goal #DCU!! Great ball in from Kemp, to Silva who beats a defender and chips it in the net. #DCU 1, #COL 0
mc@chillest_mc
Let's go DC United!!! #DCU
Sami Z@sami426
That was pretty #DCU
Mitchell Northam@primetimeMitch
Silva. #DCU
La Norte@lanorte128
Lanorte and District Ultras #DCU #goaaaaaaal
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Chris Teale@chris_teale
Taylor Kemp has to hustle back to LB quicker than that. Caught out of position, but jogs back to his own half. #DCU
Dougg Jimenez@DJBatCat
I want one of those kickass @UniteDC_ TShirts!! #everyloyalwashingtoniandesrevesahome #DCU http://t.co/h1WeneKwgN
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12'
1 - 0
F
GOAL: Luis Silva
Goals this Season: 6
Christian@NoSwagg_Chris
Espindola is back! #DCU
Mitchell Northam@primetimeMitch
Kemp got beat, allowed a cross instead of a shot though. #DCU
9'
Attempt saved. Deshorn Brown (Colorado Rapids) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dillon Serna.
D.C. United@dcunited
#DCvCOL will be broadcast on @CSNMA and on CBS Sports Radio 1580, @ElZol1079 and 99.1 now! #DCU
SHOT: Deshorn Brown with a turn and low shot
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
7': #DCU with a lot of high pressure to start this game. Very good work rate in the early minutes.
8'
Foul by Marc Burch (Colorado Rapids).
8'
Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Black and Red United@blackandredU
You cannot outleap Bill Hamid #dcu #mls
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Terrific work from Powers in controlling ball, setting up Sanchez with perfect ball. That’s what #Rapids96 need more of.
Xenia D.@xgoddess
Therapy after a stressful but productive day apartment hunting. #DCU http://t.co/3uvXP6yCvt
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JJ Buck@JBuck610
Like Serna and Sanchez on the wings. #Rapids96 need to show life tonight. #DCvCOL #MLS
4'
Foul by Davy Arnaud (D.C. United).
4'
Deshorn Brown (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
Espíndola came to play tonight! -T #FabiWatch #DCU
D.C. United@dcunited
Despite being injured, Conor Doyle is ready to support his team. #DCU #DCvCOL
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3'
Foul by Nick LaBrocca (Colorado Rapids).
3'
Chris Rolfe (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Wil Herpel@herpel.wg
Let's go DC United!!!! #herpelbros #Letsgo #dcuvcol #dcu
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3'
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Nick LaBrocca (Colorado Rapids) is shown the yellow card.
2'
Foul by Fabian Espindola (D.C. United).
2'
Marvell Wynne (Colorado Rapids) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin Case@KCase_Closed
Tifo tonight reads "Every Loyal Washingtonian Deserves A Home". #DCU http://t.co/ENGbMiPaSU
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D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
1': And we are off. #DCU in black #COL in blue and with the ball to start.
First Half begins.
2ND LOOK: Fabian Espindola hits the bar with a chip from distance
KICKOFF: D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids
HIGHLIGHTS: D.C. United vs. Colorado Rapids | August 17, 2014
Nathan Martin@NMthenoise
In #MLS history: Best offense has 9 @SupportersShield. Best defense has 7 MLS Cups. #DCvCOL http://t.co/pCBk00KI4L
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Nate Kramer@TheFBNK
#DCU @dcunited Vamos! http://t.co/GuSkKOjJ1q
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Mike Madden@MikeMadden
D.C. Washington, area’s best national anthem singer, sang before #DCU game. http://t.co/HP4WigestD http://t.co/4MCD5wpxqf
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Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Interesting comments from Marcelo Balboa on telecast- calling on Drew Moor to be more vocal as captain. #Rapids96
Adam Taylor@the_amt
Every loyal Washingtonian deserves a home. #dcu #UniteDC http://t.co/GwlAdQ30f7
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La Norte@lanorte128
Lanorte128 and District Ultras #DCU
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Since 2000, @ColoradoRapids have won 1 of 14 road trips to @dcunited. Anyone know who scored their winner in 2010? #DCvCOL
Major League Soccer@MLS
Since 2000, @ColoradoRapids have one 1 of 14 road trips to @dcunited. Anyone know who scored their winner in 2010? #DCvCOL
Jeff@je7f
#dcu supporter sections should not have thunder Stix.
J to the E N N@AwesomeMama71
Espindola is back. Happy news. #dcu
Chris Bianchi@Rapids_News
Lone #Rapids96 change appears to be Serna in for Alvarez. Still wondering why no Torres.
Colorado Rapids@ColoradoRapids
How about a motivational #haiku? *Ahem* Come on you Rapids, tonight we need all three points. The West is too wild. You're welcome.
D.C. United@dcunited
Here they come. #DCVCOL #DCU
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Deporte Total USA@DEPORTETOTALUSA
Se viene el #DCU vs #Rapids96 http://t.co/FpmNAq2UxK
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Leanne Elston@leanneelston
Espindola's back and that means @PlainOlNeesh is a happy camper. Join us for #FabiWatch and all the watches at @DCUnitedWUFC! #DCU
Chris Teale@chris_teale
It's a sticky, sweaty, roasting hot evening. Perfect for taking the lead early rather than conceding and chasing the game. #DCU #Rapids96
D.C. United@dcunited
We got this. #DCU #DCvCOL
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Kerian McDonald@raging_kiwi
Warm-ups at RFK #DCU #DCUvsCOL
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D.C. United@dcunited
Quick feet. #DCU #DCvCOL
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Goals and Assists

12'		Luis Silva Assisted By: Taylor Kemp
52'		Dillon Serna Assisted By: Jared Watts
67'		Luis Silva Assisted By: Sean Franklin, Perry Kitchen
81'		Chris Rolfe Assisted By: Taylor Kemp
86'		Fabian Espindola Assisted By: David Estrada
90'+1'		Deshorn Brown Assisted By: Dillon Powers

Disciplinary

3'			Nick LaBrocca Reason: Unsporting Behavior
43'			Chris Klute Reason: Unsporting Behavior
68'			Davy Arnaud Reason: Unsporting Behavior
72'			Perry Kitchen Reason: Persistent Infringement

Substitutions

14'		Jared WattsM Drew MoorD
59'		Carlos AlvarezM Vicente SanchezM
73'		Gabriel TorresF Dillon SernaM
73'		Lewis NealM Luis SilvaF
84'		David EstradaM Chris RolfeM
87'		Alex CaskeyM Nick DeLeonM

Match Information

MLS at RFK Stadium

Washington, DC

Attendance 12814

Weather Cloudy

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