PHOTOS: DC United fail to capitalize, falls at home to NYCFC
D.C. United surrendered two first-half goals and were unable to find the back of the net as New York City FC earned a 2-0 victory in Audi Field Wednesday night.
Alex Callens and ValentÃn Castellanos were the goal scorers for NYCFC (6-3-2). With the result, the Pigeons earned their first road win of the season.
United (4-6-2) is now winless in its last three matches.
See photos from the game below.
Largo DC: D.C. United huddles up before the start of a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Brad Smith (5) marks NYC FC forward Thiago Andrade (8) in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC forward Thiago Andrade (8) and D.C. United defender Tony Alfaro (93) fight for the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Brendan Hines-Ike (4) and NYC FC defender Chris Gloster (2) try to head the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Tony Alfaro (93) chases the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United supporters wave their flags during a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Steve Birnbaum (15) fouls NYC FC midfielder ValentÃn Castellanos (11) in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward Ola Kamara (9) makes a pass in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC midfielder Nicol‡s Acevedo (26) and D.C. United forward ƒdison Flores (10) chase the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC midfielder Santiago RodrÃguez (20) controls the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward Griffin Yow (22) and NYC FC midfielder Santiago RodrÃguez (20) converge on the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC midfielder Keaton Parks (55) dribbles the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC midfielder Nicol‡s Acevedo (26) kicks the ball past D.C. United defender Brad Smith (5) in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward ƒdison Flores (10) and NYC FC midfielder Alfredo Morales (7) battle for the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward ƒdison Flores (10) holds off NYC FC midfielder Alfredo Morales (7) in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC forward Talles Magno (43) is stymied by D.C. United defender Donovan Pines (23) in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Steve Birnbaum (15) looks to control the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC forward Talles Magno (43) dribbles the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC forward Talles Magno (43) takes a shot in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward Taxiarchis Fountas (11) and NYC FC midfielder Alfredo Morales (7) compete for the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Julian Gressel (31) hits a cross in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Sami Guediri (97) attempts to keep the ball inbounds during a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Julian Gressel (31) and NYC FC defender Malte Amundsen (12) fight for possession of the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward Taxi Fountas (11) advances the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward Taxi Fountas (11) takes a shot in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: NYC FC midfielder Alfredo Morales (7) kicks the ball away from D.C. United forward Ola Kamara (9) in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward Ola Kamara (9) advances the ball toward the goal in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United forward Ola Kamara (9) loses his balance in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse). Largo DC: D.C. United defender Brendan Hines-Ike (4) looks to control the ball in a MLS match between New York City FC and D.C. United at Audi Field in Largo DC. (Michael R. Smith/The Sports Pulse).