Dwayne De Rosario scored a hat trick to lead D.C. United on to the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals and knock the Union out of the tournament.
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Is the glass half full for the Union?
There have been some woeful games yet the Union find themselves in third pace in the Eastern Conference. While a tough road lies ahead, is there reason to be hopeful for a November season?
USOC Preview: Union at DC United
Last season the Union needed a US Open Cup run to keep spirits high as they spun down the Nowak rabbit hole. A year later, the team they beat to keep the 2012 USOC run alive is equally desperate for a catalyzing victory in cup competition.
Analysis & Player Ratings: Union 3-0 Crew
The Union needed a win, badly. And with Brian Carroll setting the tone for his side, they ran out easy 3-0 winners.
Union 3-0 Crew: Postgame quotes and video
Video of John Hackworth’s postgame press conference and locker room intervies with Ray Gaddis, Jack McInerney, Brian Carroll, and Amobi Okugo, plus postgame quote sheet.
Match Report: Philadelphia Union 3-0 Columbus Crew
Columbus Crew had no answer for an inspired Union performance led by Brian Carroll and Sebastien Le Toux.