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MLS: 5 things to look forward to this week – El Trafico take 3

By Daniel Garza

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 26: The two teams enter the field of play prior to the MLS match between LAFC and LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on July 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 26: The two teams enter the field of play prior to the MLS match between LAFC and LA Galaxy at Banc of California Stadium on July 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 15: D.C. United defender Joseph Mora (28) embraces forward Wayne Rooney (9) after his first of two goals during a MLS match between D.C United and the Portland Timbers, on August 15, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.D.C. United defeated the Portland Timbers 4-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 15: D.C. United defender Joseph Mora (28) embraces forward Wayne Rooney (9) after his first of two goals during a MLS match between D.C United and the Portland Timbers, on August 15, 2018, at Audi Field, in Washington, D.C.D.C. United defeated the Portland Timbers 4-1.(Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

4. Can anyone stop D.C. United?

D.C. United have shocked the MLS as a whole with four wins from their last five matches. No one predicted the arrival of Wayne Rooney and Bill Hamid would have such a profound impact on the club from the nation’s capital. And yet, here we are.

A matchup against the New York Red Bulls at the weekend will be a huge test for D.C.. But a win would put them in a very good position entering September to steal a playoff place.

This is now one of the hottest teams in MLS. They are wanting to sneak into the playoffs and simply hope for the best once they get there. With momentum on their side and Rooney now leading the line, anything is possible. Can anyone stop them?

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