Rout of RSL may turn corner for D.C.
Published 4/27/2008 by Charles Boehm at Major League Soccer News
Saturday night's 4-1 victory against Real Salt Lake represents a valuable three points in the standings for D.C. United. But the result could prove to be most valuable as a timely boost for the team's fragile confidence.
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