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FINAL

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Match Timeline

D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
FIRST IN THE EAST. #DCU #GETONBOARD
D.C. United@dcunited
FINAL: #DCU clinches 1st in the East. #WeWantFive #GetOnBoard http://t.co/Avuq7aEFJy
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Match ends, D.C. United 2, Chicago Fire 1.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, D.C. United 2, Chicago Fire 1.
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
If there's anyone who is gonna challenge Sega for all time #cf97 yellow cards it's gonna be Ritter. Can't wait to see this kid grow.
90'+4'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Jeff Larentowicz.
90'+4'
Attempt blocked. Sean Franklin (D.C. United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Davy Arnaud with a through ball.
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Rarely see Olsen smile during a match, but he just did so (and laughed) at how inventive Deleon and Espindola were there in the corner. #DCU
Greg_YNWA1@Greg_YNWA1
Worst in the league last season First in the East this season Congrats to #DCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
90+’, Unbelievable stuff from DeLeon and Fabi working in the corner. Unbelievable. #DCU #DCvCHI
Jason Button@butskijnr
We've been doing it all season, why can't we draw now??? #cf97
90'+2'
Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+2'
Foul by Chris Ritter (Chicago Fire).
90'+2'
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Chris Ritter (Chicago Fire FC) is shown the yellow card.
90'+1'
Attempt saved. Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Quincy Amarikwa.
Kai Dambach@Kai_Dambach
4 minutes of injury time and Hamid with another big save at the start of it. #DCvCHI
SHOT: Jeff Larentowicz sees his late chance saved by Bill Hamid
Sean Spence@scyldsceafing
@nfedora3 As soon as I saw that, I thought "He won't be back now." Makes me sad. #cf97
87'
Patrick Ianni (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
87'
Foul by Fabian Espindola (D.C. United).
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Also worth noting: United's sellout made a bit more impressive even by the fact that the Caps are at home tonight.
85'
Attempt missed. Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nick DeLeon.
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
I hope this isn't going to be another lost season for Nyarko coming up. #cf97
85'
David Estrada (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'
Foul by Matt Watson (Chicago Fire).
Travis J Alvarado@unrealtravis
#DCU
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Richard Jaffa@FRsoccerRichard
That looked a horrible injury for #Nyarko, the knee buckle reminiscent of Michael Owen rupturing his cruciate ligament for England #DCvCHI
Major League Soccer@MLS
Class finish from EJ on @dcunited's 2nd goal: http://t.co/kNs0kmE8i4 #DCvCHI http://t.co/4FhihRVJZj
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Rudy@SortoOchenta8
A championship side team/contender shouldn't be holding onto to dear life! #DCU
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
Nyarko stretchered off, replaced by Ward. Crowd gives him a round of applause. #DCU #DCvCHI
83'
Stoppage over. They are ready to continue.
Kai Dambach@Kai_Dambach
Nyarko down on the pitch in the 82nd. No one touched him, fell awkwardly going for the ball and rolled in pain. Those are the worst. #DCvCHI
83'
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Grant Ward
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Patrick Nyarko
81'
Stoppage in match Patrick Nyarko (Chicago Fire) because of an injury.
Sara@saraepforever
All we do is win, win, win #DCU @dcunited with @_thurn 🙌⚽️❤️🎉🎉
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Stephen Rodriguez@SRod_PR
Remember when that was an average crowd?!?! 😳 "@SoccerInsider: Biggest crowd of the year at RFK: 20,162 #dcu”
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
Ahem, RFK sellout: 20,162. #DCU #DCvCHI
80'
Foul by Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire).
80'
Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Dougg Jimenez@DJBatCat
I'm glad about the sell out, 20K+... just wish all would have actually come to the stadium. #justsaying #DCU
Thomas Floyd@thomasfloyd10
Items in my #DCU checklist story this week: Get EJ going, get Pontius in a rhythm, clinch the top seed. Not looking too bad.
79'
Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
79'
Foul by Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire).
78'
Offside, D.C. United. David Estrada tries a through ball, but Fabian Espindola is caught offside.
77'
Attempt missed. Lovel Palmer (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner following a corner.
76'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Steve Birnbaum.
76'
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David Estrada
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Eddie Johnson
75'
Attempt missed. Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Fabian Espindola with a cross following a corner.
75'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Kyle Reynish.
75'
Attempt saved. Nick DeLeon (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Fabian Espindola.
74'
Attempt blocked. Harrison Shipp (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
CHANCES: Harry Shipp hits the post, Nick DeLeon denied by Reynish kick save
73'
Attempt missed. Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Alex.
72'
Foul by Eddie Johnson (D.C. United).
72'
Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Mason Vandersee@m_vandersee
Just one more goal and we can tie again... #cf97 #HauptmanOut
D.C. United@dcunited
WATCH: Eddie Johnson knocks one home, earning his 7th goal of the season: http://t.co/yncryVzL03 #DCvCHI #DCU
Major League Soccer@MLS
The rookie Harry Shipp cuts @dcunited's lead in half: http://t.co/G1TxLZPf1B #DCvCHI http://t.co/4UkMB6b79g
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Ryan Brister@ThroughBalls
Harrison Shipp gets one back for #cf97, who are determined to draw again.
69'
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Chris Korb
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Chris Pontius
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
67’, Chicago pulls one back, Nyarko put in Shipp, who put it between onrushing Hamid’s legs. #DCU #DCvCHI
67'
2 - 1
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GOAL: Harrison Shipp
Goals this Season: 7
66'
Attempt saved. Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lovel Palmer.
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
Now if there's an experiment I'm for it's Nyarko at right back but I've already gone on about all that. #cf97
Nicolino DiBenedetto@thenicolino
Or expansion draft RT @notabbott: At least the Fire don't have to worry about losing anybody in the waiver draft? #cf97
OG2@OwenGoal
Joya not even in starting 18 in this Pre-Preseason game. No way he's being signed in off season #cf97
Joe Law@j_r00
Last regular season home game... Chicago Fire at DC UNITED!!! VAMOS UNITED!!! #dcunited #dcu #dc #mls #soccer
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65'
Corner, Chicago Fire. Conceded by Sean Franklin.
Joshua Barbieri@JoshuaBarbieri
Nyassi and nyarko? Yallop says Run on the wings #DCU
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
Still don't understand this Alex at left back idea. I guess I'll see what this is about. #cf97
🎧⚽♎👌@stef_sharp
Holdin It Down For Washington DC Sports!!! Lol #DCU #firstplace
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Patrick@ThisIsntPat
DEFINITELY need new CB’s for sure #cf97
63'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Patrick Ianni.
62'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Alex.
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
What'd I tell you about Bill Hamid hitting people on a dime. Y'all see that distribution to Espindola? #DCU #MLS
Randy@rruano
#DCU ⚽️
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62'
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Patrick Nyarko
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Florent Sinama-Pongolle
62'
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Sanna Nyassi
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Gonzalo Segares
Patrick@ThisIsntPat
so now that this #cf97 thats been over for a while is pretty much over, who do we realistically target for next year? who’s a free agent?
Loooooooren@HurrDur87341870
it's perfect outside and I'm watching this smoldering ruin of a season that just won't end #cf97
61'
Foul by Davy Arnaud (D.C. United).
61'
Alex (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Things I like better than EJ's hold up play: when he turns quickly with the ball and goes to goal. #DCU
59'
Foul by Chris Ritter (Chicago Fire).
59'
Eddie Johnson (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Dan Stelly@d_stelly
"A few divots poppping up once again." These #cf97 announcers are clutching at straws now #DCU
Ryan Keefer@reefa_k
Weird sight of the night: dude with a GoPro filming just under the stands in 134. #dcu
Wilfredo@will_fredo
#DCU #RFK
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edwin amaya@misterrredwin
black and white since 1996 #DCU
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Eric J. Kekeis@pezkoreaddict
Fire are celebrating Christmas early by giving out gifts. This time to Johnson. #cf97 0 : 2 DCU. 53’. #fb
Andrew Shnay@toodrunk2flux
Wow #cf97 can always find a new way to be unbelievably terrible
Chris Teale@chris_teale
#LuxuryPlayer #LuxuryGoal #DCU
Kai Dambach@Kai_Dambach
Eddie Johnson steals from a lazy #CHI backline, takes it himself and cranks it top shelf. Adequate sub for Silva tonight. 2-0 #DCU 53'
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
53' - Eddie Johnson doubles the lead for the home side, pounces on a #cf97 miscue and buries it. #DCvCHI #cf97
53'
2 - 0
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GOAL: Eddie Johnson
Goals this Season: 7
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Tonight's RFK press box Internet experience: http://t.co/yHvWFLAHOE
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51'
Florent Sinama-Pongolle (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
51'
Foul by Steve Birnbaum (D.C. United).
50'
Attempt missed. Matt Watson (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Comcast should probably go hire Fabian Espindola, because we all really like his service. #DCU
Kai Dambach@Kai_Dambach
Espindola found a streaking, wide open Arnaud, couldn't come down with it. Caught in between one timer and bringing it down. 49' #DCvCHI
dizzyluv25@dizzyluv25
Because... Up 1 goal #VamosUnited #DCU
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Sarah Molenkamp@smolenkamp
#DCU #DCvCHI #futbol
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47'
Foul by Perry Kitchen (D.C. United).
47'
Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Sean Spence@scyldsceafing
@misanthropester No, this roster needs a DC United-style makeover. But that gusher of allocation $$ won't be there. #cf97
Daniel Casey@misanthropester
I don't think a 'big signing' is a cure all, but I think all patience has been exhausted #cf97
Phil G@philtrueblue
#cf97 in #DC http://t.co/QcKcsbFDP0
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ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
No changes to the #cf97 lineup to start the second half.
Soccerwire.com@soccerwire
DC United up 1-0 and these fans are happy in section BB6 @ RFK #DCU
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Second Half begins D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire 0.
Daniel Casey@misanthropester
Things have changed and keep changing but still #cf97 is listless in the doldrums season in and season out
Peter von Elling@pvonelling
Raising him right. #dcu #dcunited #kids #fathersandsons #rfk
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Brandie Davis@beaglebrandie
Trophies. #DCU @JayRockerz @dthoren513 http://t.co/1aLBQ78tW8
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Erick G@ez_primo
Game day with @kidpozo88 and early bday for @pozopo. #dcu #wewantfive #dcugame #ronhurtdoe
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love___laura@love___laura
DC UNITED! #dcu #dcunited #lanorte #districtultras #mls
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D.C. United@dcunited
This goal marks Pontius' first since Sept. 14, 2013. CP13 has made 5 apps since returning from injury: http://t.co/0tq21jNRCT #DCvCHI #DCU
Jeffrey Bitterling@Bitterling
Come on get Nyarko in the game! Need some life. #cf97
Matthew Doyle@MLSAnalyst
I can't believe Collin just stopped running right there. Where else is the striker gonna go? #SKCvPHI
45'+1'
First Half ends, D.C. United 1, Chicago Fire 0.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Welcome back to the MLS scoresheet, Chris Pontius: http://t.co/vdWPUpHzZy #DCvCHI #dcu
45'
Hand ball by Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire).
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Hi, guys. Y'all look pretty good tonight from up here. #DCU http://t.co/fr4lA74eev
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Sarah Fraser@heyfrase
We're already up 1. #DCUnited #DCvCHI #DCU #MLS
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MichaelCole-Schwartz@MColeSchwartz
Goooooooal! #DCU http://t.co/bD1TQeJprn
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42'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Harrison Shipp tries a through ball, but Quincy Amarikwa is caught offside.
Mark McClure@untrndr
Gotta love Nick DeLeon celebrating before the ball is even in the net. He knew CP13 wasn't going to miss. #DCU http://t.co/jhFirHQnaa
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Daniel Casey@misanthropester
do you have 2 def mids out there? No, you have 2 CAMs out there #cf97
Daniel Casey@misanthropester
cause when you put all the offensive crossing responsibility on the fullbacks, defense will suffer unless you have 2 or more def mid #cf97
Ben Jata@Ben_Jata
EJ just hit one of the nicest crosses in MLS this season. Chicago helped a little. #DCvCHI
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
A tie/win in this match not only clinches a 1st place finish for #DCU, it sets the record for biggest single-season turnaround in #MLS hist.
Sarah Lerner@SarahLerner
Good to see CP13 back on the scoresheet. So much talent there. #DCvCHI
Nicholas A. Kosar@nakosar
Sweet sell-out at RFK to see @dcunited claim #MLS Eastern Conf title. #DCU http://t.co/25RRxDvTAW
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36'
Offside, D.C. United. Sean Franklin tries a through ball, but Eddie Johnson is caught offside.
36'
Attempt missed. Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lovel Palmer with a cross.
lala lalala@bacupoffM3
I'm covered in beer. BECAUSE #DCU is up 1-0!!!!
Ryan Walters@MrRyanWalters
Lovell caught ball watching. #cf97 #DCvCHI #MLS
33'
Foul by Nick DeLeon (D.C. United).
33'
Harrison Shipp (Chicago Fire) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Major League Soccer@MLS
Well done, @ChrisPontius13. #DCvCHI
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
That’s EJ’s third assist of the year. #DCU #DCvCHI
Jason Button@butskijnr
Unmarked again. How many times have I said that this season??? #cf97
Rebekah Stone@bekschex
And the beautiful baptismal beer over the lovely crowd. #DCU #GOAL
Matt Brauer@mathoke_
"Hey guys, who's marking -- nevermind." #cf97
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
EJ with the pinpoint cross to Pontius at the back post. No doubt, and CP13 has his first league goal of the year. #DCU #DCvCHI
Ryan Walters@MrRyanWalters
It'd be fantastic if #cf97 could get a striker (other than Q) who doesn't hit everything directly at the keeper. #DCvCHI #MLS
jonfhoffman@jonfhoffman
I will miss the hell out of this place. #rfk #DCU
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Chris Teale@chris_teale
There again is Steve Birnbaum with a header from a corner. He's got a good knack for getting those - a goal coming soon, surely. #DCU
31'
1 - 0
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GOAL: Chris Pontius
Goals this Season: 1
Little MLS Blog@LittleMLSBlog
Ohhh, he said "aw, Shipp." #misheard #DCvCHI
Angry Ben Olsen@DannyPage
That Bill Hamid save is exactly why he's overperforming his xG-against this season. Lotttts of luck! #dcu
29'
Attempt blocked. Nick DeLeon (D.C. United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Perry Kitchen.
Jon Hoffman@JonFHoffman
SOTW for @BillHamid28, done deal. #dcu
Kai Dambach@Kai_Dambach
Amarikwa past Birnbaum, to Sinama-Pongolle, Hamid stops it with his foot while diving the opposite way. What a way to bail out #DCU.
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
28' - Great save from Hamid. Amarikwa layed it off for Flo but Hamid somehow kick saves that one. #DCvCHI #cf97
29'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Gonzalo Segares.
3J 5+ap1er@Fulhammy_End
Good to see EJ's first touch is still horrendous #DCU
28'
Foul by Gonzalo Segares (Chicago Fire).
28'
Sean Franklin (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
28'
Attempt saved. Florent Sinama-Pongolle (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Quincy Amarikwa.
SAVE: Bill Hamid kicksave denies Florent Sinama-Pongolle the opener
Djo Ntumba@djontumba
Couldn't make it to RFK tonight but it's great to see the bowl mostly full. The good times are coming back! #DCU
Daniel Casey@misanthropester
when you play 4 central midfielders, the wings suffer. science fact #cf97
26'
Attempt missed. Matt Watson (Chicago Fire) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
Kim Girton@kimgirton
#dcu #vamosunited #playoffsendoff #if*ckinglovethisgame
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23'
Attempt saved. Bobby Boswell (D.C. United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Davy Arnaud.
23'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Jeff Larentowicz.
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
A fullback called for offside. Does not compute. #cf97
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
#DCU look a bit hesitant through the opening 20. Olsen up of his bench, gesticulating wildly to push forward. #MLS
CHANCE: Bobby Boswell can't get enough power on the rebound
Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
Interesting that #cf97 continue to attack with Segares down the right against Franklin rather than Palmer against Kemp.
21'
Attempt blocked. Quincy Amarikwa (Chicago Fire) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Ritter.
Kinsey@soccergal94
Game time :) #dcu #ibelievethatwewillwin
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20'
Offside, Chicago Fire. Alex tries a through ball, but Gonzalo Segares is caught offside.
19'
Attempt missed. Eddie Johnson (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Fabian Espindola with a cross following a corner.
Shane Murray@SMurrayMedia
@ChicagoFire looking pretty positive in the opening 15 minutes, without creating a real clearcut opening. A familiar tale! #DCvCHI #cf97
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
Hard to think of a keeper in #MLS who can hit a moving target w/a throw or drop kick better than Hamid. Rimando maybe? Kid is precise. #DCU
Andrew C@andrewrcarlton
First DC United game of the season! #DCU #screamingeagles
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Josue Gomez@dangergomez
View for the game tonight. #CF97 #s8ot #westmontultras
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18'
Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Lovel Palmer.
James Patrick Gordon@thaumatropia
... everyone just standing around waiting for someone else to take the lead, and when it doesn't work they blame each other. #cf97
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
16’, Chicago organized defensively as DC probes and pushes the ball from side to side. #DCU #DCvCHI
James Patrick Gordon@thaumatropia
#cf97 this season just looks like a group project in college. A bunch of people who don't know each other, who're too awkward to interact...
Jason Button@butskijnr
Watching #cf97 makes me want to hit my head against something hard. #Frustrating
ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
14' - Palmer floats one in to Sinama-Pongolle on the far post but Hamid leaps up to grab the rock. #DCvCHI #cf97
Ed Morgans@writered21
Away support. #dcu http://t.co/o5MIB26dz6
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Nicholas Fedora@nfedora3
Well, #cf97 look like they're raising that passes per possession stat today.
Chris Teale@chris_teale
#DCU defense seems a little bit deep on the second ball - needs to push out quicker to pressure the follow-up shot.
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
12’, Sinama-Pongolle softly nods it to Hamid after the Fire open things up by switching the ball. #DCU #DCvCHI
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
10’, Alex shoves down Pontius from behind after the Fire turnover. Free kick for the home side from about 45 out. #DCU #DCvCHI
Jeremy Mikula@jeremymikula
Still surprised to not see more rotation. No point in playing most of the same guys who contributed to one of #cf97's worst seasons.
Andy Pitts@apitts691
Was just asked by a group of #united fans for an autograph because they thought I was a player #onlyinthesmls #DCU
10'
Foul by Alex (Chicago Fire).
10'
Chris Pontius (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
James Nilson@JaNils95
Technology is pretty cool i guess #DCvCHI #PHIvSKC #NERevs http://t.co/NPqsdrkL2m
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Greg_YNWA1@Greg_YNWA1
Game time at RFK. #DCU attempt to lock up the one-seed in the Eastern Conference! http://t.co/r50vQxgNdg
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ChiFireMatch@ChiFireMatch
8' - Nice ball movement by the Men in Red, Amarikwa feeds Shipp into the box but the #DCU defense gets to it first. #DCvCHI #cf97
Pablo Maurer@MLSist
.@dcunited keeper #ANGRYJOEWILLIS: "THANK YOU FANS." You're welcome, Joe. #DCU #MLS http://t.co/SRXBk4KAoW
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La Norte@lanorte128
Black and red on the eastern front. #dcu
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7'
Foul by Jeff Larentowicz (Chicago Fire).
7'
Eddie Johnson (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
6'
Attempt missed. Eddie Johnson (D.C. United) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Taylor Kemp with a cross.
Daniel Casey@misanthropester
#cf97 decides to see play four central midfielders, bold
Elise@bsbender
😘 talon #dcu #vamos #dcunited
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Becca@becca_100Things
Soooooooooo ready!!!! #DCU @dcunited @NBCSportsSoccer @NBCSN http://t.co/HwFwMosjNy
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1'
Attempt missed. Fabian Espindola (D.C. United) left footed shot from long range on the right is too high. Assisted by Davy Arnaud.
First Half begins.
KICKOFF: DC United vs Chicago Fire | October 18, 2014
HIGHLIGHTS: DC United vs Chicago Fire | October 18, 2014
Phil G@philtrueblue
#cf97 BTW, #RFK stadium in #DC is a piece of sh@#!!!! http://t.co/1CbjELaQyW
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D.C. United@dcunited
Starters. Y'all ready? #DCvCHI dcunited.com/live
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Jason Button@butskijnr
@ChicagoFire @MLS I'm watching the #cf97 game from the UK, it's midnight here!
Schalke USA@schalke_usa
Good luck to D.C. United as they host Chicago Fire in mere minutes in #MLS action! Vamos Unidos! Siempre Black and Red! #DCU @dcunited
D.C. United Matchday@DCUmatchday
You’re not chilly at all. You’re ready for #DCU vs. #CF97. So are we.
LSM@seasontixdcu
#DCU vamos! http://t.co/3GNLiRTM1e
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Chris Teale@chris_teale
Nice rendition of the national anthem. Hopefully they bring DC Washington in for the playoffs. #DCU
CA Joe TT@ClubAtletiJoe
Tuning in from a few timezones away. Casual 1:00am kickoff. #roma #cf97 http://t.co/HiDUW5NhgD
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Jonathan Henkels@HenkelsJonathan
I'd like just one 2-0 #cf97 win this year.
D.C. United@dcunited
Teams are out and it's Anthem time. Tune in, just a few minutes until kickoff for #DCvCHI: http://t.co/9k08O6SKie
Chicago Fire@ChicagoFire
Players walking onto the RFK Stadium pitch. We're going to throw it to @ChiFireMatch! Follow or WATCH on My50/@TWCSportsWI. #cf97 #DCvCHI
DC United WUFC@DCUnitedWUFC
Time to clinch that number one spot. Vamos! #DCU -L
maria@marks7mb
Vamos United! #DCU http://t.co/KfuNsE1iLZ
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Chicago Fire Soccer Club@chicagofire
Shaping up to be a beautiful evening. #DCvCHI coming at you soon! #cf97
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Leanne Elston@leanneelston
It's that time! Not at RFK tonight but there's a party at @DCUnitedWUFC. Join us! #DCU
Tim Donahoe@TimDonahoe1
#DCU #CF97 is Shipp still a top contender for ROY?
Chris Teale@chris_teale
Most interested to see Harrison Shipp v Steven Birnbaum tonight. Clash of two Rookie of the Year contenders. #DCU #CF97
Peter von Elling@pvonelling
At the DC United game. 1 point to clinch first place! #fatherandsons #dcunited #dcu #rfk #mls
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Everett Will@DCAbloob
D.C. United's match vs the Chicago Fire will also air on 99.1 WNEW radio. #dcu
lala lalala@bacupoffM3
Ready for #DCU to clinch first place in the East!!! #MLS #startedfromthebottom http://t.co/D9E1Xbx6fQ
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Everett Will@DCAbloob
Tonight's #dcu match will not be on local television but will be vidstreamed to the Washington, DC region at http://t.co/gmWhCj19XH
Don@donrankin27
Do it boys, take 1st in the East. #DCU
Mark McNabb@MMMcNabb
One point needed to lock up the East. Vamos United! #DCU (@ RFK Stadium - @dcunited in Washington, DC) https://t.co/I0TLrU5ZUR
David Torres@david_plays_soccer
FIRE FIRE FIRE let's win this #chicagofirevsdcunited #CHIVSDC #mls #soccer #cf97 #football #chicago #chicagofire #dcunited
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Goals and Assists

31'		Chris Pontius Assisted By: Eddie Johnson, Nick DeLeon
53'		Eddie Johnson
67'		Harrison Shipp Assisted By: Patrick Nyarko

Disciplinary

90'+2'

Chris Ritter

Reason: Unsporting Behavior

Substitutions

62'		Sanna NyassiM Gonzalo SegaresD
62'		Patrick NyarkoM Florent Sinama-PongolleF
69'		Chris KorbD Chris PontiusM
76'		David EstradaM Eddie JohnsonF
83'		Grant WardM Patrick Nyarko

Match Information

MLS at RFK Stadium

Washington, DC

Attendance 20162

Weather Clear