D.C. United has never lost to FC Cincinnati, winning three times, and drawing three. D.C. is one of seven teams Cincinnati has faced at least three times and never defeated.
FC Cincinnati’s 5-0 defeat to Austin FC on Saturday was the heaviest defeat in a season opening match in MLS history. It was the ninth time Cincinnati has conceded five or more goals in MLS, more than any other team than they joined the league in 2019.
D.C. United opened its season with a 3-0 win over Charlotte FC, equaling the largest margin of victory in a season opener in D.C.’s history, along with a 5-2 win against Tampa Bay in 1999. D.C. hasn’t opened a season with two straight wins since that 1999 campaign.
FC Cincinnati’s defeat to Austin on Saturday was its 13th consecutive defeat dating back to last season, the longest losing streak in MLS history, breaking the MetroStars record of 12 straight (including breakaway shootouts) set in 1999.
Michael Estrada scored two of D.C. United’s three goals on Saturday in his MLS debut. He’s the first D.C. United player to score multiple goals in his MLS debut since Charlie Davies in 2011.
