Things went from bad to worse for D.C. United Sunday evening at RFK, as the black and red fell to the Philadelphia Union, sinking further into the Eastern Conference basement.

This week D.C. United traded Danny Cruz to Philly for Lionard Pajoy, so we’re queried our fellow soccer writers over what to make of the move.

D.C. United players weren’t battling it out against fierce competitors on the field yesterday, but were rather visiting patients at the National Children’s Medical Center—many of whom have faced their own significant battles.