In a decisive MLS showdown on Wednesday, the New England Revolution broke a three‑game winless streak by defeating D.C. United 3‑0 at the capital’s stadium. The standout performer was forward Alhassan Yusuf, who notched his first career hat trick, becoming the eighth player in Revolution history to do so in a regular‑season match.
Yusuf’s three‑goal performance
Yusuf opened the scoring in the 23rd minute. After a centering header from a right‑side cross by Jack Harrison, Yusuf met the ball with a powerful header that found the back of the net. He doubled the lead just before halftime, tapping in a volley from a precise left‑wing delivery, again set up by Harrison. In the 66th minute, Yusuf completed his hat trick by redirecting a Harrison header from close range into the net.
The hat trick marked the first for the Revolution since Kei Kamara’s three‑goal effort on September 2, 2017. Yusuf’s season total rose to five goals, matching his career high.
Supporting contributions
Jack Harrison recorded a career‑high three assists, delivering the decisive passes for each of Yusuf’s goals. Goalkeeper Matt Turner made three saves to preserve the clean sheet. For D.C. United, veteran keeper Sean Johnson managed five saves, but the team could not overcome the early deficit.
D.C. United’s recent six‑game unbeaten run was halted, leaving the club with a record of 5‑6‑9 after the loss. The Revolution, meanwhile, improved their standing and remain unbeaten in their last four meetings with D.C. United, holding a 39‑37‑16 edge in the regular‑season series.
Implications for the season
The victory provides a morale boost for the Revolution as they aim to climb the Eastern Conference standings. Yusuf’s performance underscores his growing importance to the squad’s attacking options. For D.C. United, the defeat highlights defensive vulnerabilities that will need addressing as the season progresses.
Both clubs will look ahead to their next fixtures, hoping to build on the outcomes of this match. Fans can expect further excitement as the MLS season continues to unfold.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
