PHOTOS: Flores’ early strike enough in United’s win over Fire
WASHINGTON – A seventh minute goal by Edison Flores was enough to lead D.C. United over the Chicago Fire Thursday night. With the win, United (2-3) remains undefeated at home.
D.C. takes on Orlando City SC Sunday as part of a three-game homestand.
May 13, 2021: D.C. United forward Edison Flores (10) and Chicago Fire midfielder Alvaro Medran (10) battle for possession during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: Chicago Fire defender Boris Sekulic (2) jumps to avoid the tackle by D.C. United defender Tony Alfaro (93) during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United goalkeeper Jon Kempin (21) with the save during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United forward Edison Flores (10) celebrates after scoring what would go on to be the lone goal in the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United defender Julian Gressel (31) during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: Chicago Fire midfielder Gaston Gimenez (30) is tackled by D.C. United midfielder Andy Najar (14) during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United midfielder Junior Moreno (5) during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United defender Tony Alfaro (93) passes the ball up the pitch with Chicago Fire midfielder Alvaro Medran (10) on defense during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: Chicago Fire midfielder Przemyslaw Frankowski (11) dribbles the ball up field the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United midfielder Andy Najar (14) and Chicago Fire defender Boris Sekulic (2) battle for possession during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United midfielder Moses Nyeman (27) move the ball to the center of the pitch during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: Chicago Fire midfielder Gaston Gimenez (30) heads the ball towards midfield during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: D.C. United defender Julian Gressel (31) is upset with the ruling by the referee during the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse May 13, 2021: Fireworks display before the game between the D.C. United and the Chicago Fire FC held at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.. Cory Royster / The Sports Pulse