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Toronto FC Vs D.C. United: 3 things we learned – Pipa rescues D.C.

By Andrew Dowdeswell

D.C. United, Toronto FC (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
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REUNION, FLORIDA – JULY 13: D.C. United celebrates a goal by Frederic Brillant #13 during a match against Toronto FC in the MLS Is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on July 13, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. The final score was 2-2. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
REUNION, FLORIDA – JULY 13: D.C. United celebrates a goal by Frederic Brillant #13 during a match against Toronto FC in the MLS Is Back Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on July 13, 2020 in Reunion, Florida. The final score was 2-2. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

1. D.C. United have life

For however brilliant Toronto FC were in the first hour, and for however spirited and encouraging D.C. United’s late comeback was, their performance up until the final stages was utterly dire and left Ben Olsen scratching his head a little afterwards.

While he praised his team’s mental toughness and gritty attitude, he conceded in his post-match interview that they will have to improve if they are to be a competitive team in this tournament and beyond.

However, the performance may have been troubling, and certainly needs to be addressed before playing the New England Revolution, but D.C. United now have life. Sometimes, a spark is all you need to explode out of a slump. D.C. were certainly in a slump for the first hour, but they have talent littered throughout the squad. Perhaps they just need a kick up the backside.

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Somehow, someway, D.C. United have life. And that might just get them going in the MLS is Back Tournament.

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