D.C. United 0-2 Chicago Fire

 
The Chicago Fire beat slumping D.C. United 2-0 to move into first place in the Eastern Conference. [link]

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Match Preview: DC UNITED v FIRE

May 8 | RFK MEMORIAL STADIUM | 7:30 p.m. ET --- Nat'l TV: (ESPN2) "MLS Primetime Thursday" --- Two teams who have started the season going in opposite directions renew their heated rivalry when the Chicago Fire visit D.C. United on MLS Primetime Thursday. --- The Fire have lost just once in six games this season and have the league's best defense...
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United finds boost at RFK Stadium - - Breaking News, Political News & National Security News - The Washington Times

Defenseman Marc Burch and United have posted a 4-1 record at home this year. (Associated Press) After a 2-0 loss at Colorado on Sunday they described as "effortless" and "bad," D.C. United's players couldn't wait to get back home. United can't win on ...
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DC United vs Chicago Fire Highlights: MLS Highlights

Justin Mapp and skipper Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored to secure convincing win for Chicago Fire, this was third straight win for the fires. . The win also ensured that Chicago moved past idle Columbus into first place in the Eastern Conference..
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Video: DC UNITED v FIRE --- (May 8)

(4:37) Official highlights: Chicago Fire visited RFK Stadium for "MLS Primetime Thursday" this week, and came away big winners. (ESPN / MLSNet.com)
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Video: DC UNITED v FIRE --- (May 8) --- Blanco's goal

(0:45) Official highlights: Chicago's Cuauhtémoc Blanco impacted this "MLS Primetime Thursday" match on ESPN in multiple ways, including his third goal of the season just past the hour mark to seal the game for the visiting Fire. --- Unassisted in the 62nd minute, his sensational long-distance goal on a left-footed shot made the score 2-0 - which was also the final score. (ESPN / MLSNet.com)
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