McNamara, Buchanan score 4 minutes apart in Revs' win

Posted August 18, 2021 7:00 am

The Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tommy McNamara and Tajon Buchanan scored four minutes apart in the second half and the New England Revolution beat D.C. United 3-2 on Wednesday night.

New England (14-3-4) has won seven of its last eight games - with a draw - to stay atop the Supporters' Shield race. D.C. United (8-9-3) lost to New England for the fifth straight time.

McNamara tied it at 1 in the 49th with a curling shot from distance. Buchanan scored the go-ahead goal in the 53rd, one-touching Emmanuel Boateng cross at the back post.

DeJuan Jones made it 3-1 in the 85th by calmly sending home a loose ball from the penalty spot.

Paul Arriola opened the scoring for United in the 10th by forcing a turnover near midfield and running past the defense to Edison Flores' through ball for a calm finish.

RamÃ³n Ãbila capped the scoring for United in the 96th.

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New England Revolution forward Gustavo Bou (7) and D.C. United defender Steve Birnbaum (15) battle for a header during the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 in Foxborough, Mass. (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via AP) The Associated Press

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