Espindola, United salvage 1-1 draw with Rapids

Posted March 20, 2016 7:00 am

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Fabian Espindola scored the tying goal in the 80th minute and D.C. United salvaged a 1-1 draw against the Colorado Rapids on Sunday.

Rapids goalkeeper Zac MacMath misplayed Taylor Kemp's cross and defender Marc Burch blocked Patrick Nyarko's putback. But Espindola quickly settled the rebound and smashed it into the right corner.

Dillon Powers headed home Marco Pappa's corner in the 69th minute to give the Rapids (1-1-1) the initial lead. That goal came shortly after United (0-1-2) missed a wide-open chance in the 67th when Steve Birnbaum sent a right-footed shot just over the crossbar.

Neither team has a road victory in the series since 2010.

Earlier Sunday, Colorado announced on its website the acquisition of United States international goalkeeper Tim Howard. He will be added to the roster as a Designated Player on July 4.

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