Crew-United Preview (AP)

 
Returning home might be what D.C. United need to bounce back from another road loss when they face the Columbus Crew on Thursday night. Playing their third match in eight days and seventh since March 12 - including a CONCACAF Champions Cup game - United (1-2-0) lost 4-0 at Real Salt Lake on Saturday to drop to 0-2 on the road. [link]

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