D.C. United picked up right where they left off last year, downing Real Salt Lake at home to remain unbeaten in their past 19 matches at RFK Stadium.

D.C. United battled to a scrappy 1-1 road draw against the Chicago Fire Saturday afternoon, securing sole possession of second place in the Eastern Conference and in the process setting up a massive conference semi-final encounter with the New York Red Bulls.

Despite being thoroughly outpossessed and outshot throughout the full 90 minutes, D.C. United was able to disappear into the dank, putrid Chester night with a 1-0 win over the Union, putting the team back in playoff position.

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.