MLS D.C. United

D.C. United Win 1-0 against Liga Deportiva Alajuelense in First Annual Capital Cup

July 7, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


D.C. United 1 vs. 0 Liga Deportiva Alajuelense

2021 Capital Cup

July 7, 2021 - Audi Field - Washington, DC

Player Notes

Defender Steven Birnbaum made his first appearance since Oct. 3, 2020 after rehabilitating from injury; he completed 45 minutes.

Jovanny Bolívar and Jacob Greene made their first appearances for the Black-and-Red.

Chris Seitz and Jon Kempin recorded clean sheets in the match; each played 45 minutes.

Loudoun United FC players Kairou Amoustapha, Nannan Houssou, Ted Ku-Dipietro, Allexon Saravia, Gaoussou Samaké, Nicky Downs and Hassoun Pinto all appeared in the match.

Match Notes

D.C. United are now 1-0-0 in the 2021 Capital Cup.

The Black-and-Red recorded their first clean sheet in the Capital Cup.

D.C. United Lineup: Jon Kempin (Chris Seitz HT), Joseph Mora, Steven Birnbaum (Allexon Saravia* HT), Frédéric Brillant Gaoussou Samaké* (Jacob Greene 81'), Felipe Martins (Nicky Downs 90'), Griffin Yow, Yordy Reyna (Kairou Amoustapha 58'), Nannan Houssou*, Yamil Asad, Jovanny Bolívar (Kimarni Smith HT)

Unused Subs:

*Loudoun United FC Player

Liga Deportiva Alajuelense Lineup: Mauricio Vargas, Ian Smith, Daniel Arreola (Alexis Gamboa 36'), Fernan Faerron, Yurguin Roman, Bernald Alfaro (Josimar Alcocer 81'), Carlos Mora (Doryan Rodriguez 90' +1'), Brandon Aguilera, Jurguens Montenegro, Jose Cugero, Barlon Sequeira

Unused Subs: Jhonny Alvarez, Aaron Suarez, Ian Lawrence, Jose Salvatierra

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