{"id":3847,"date":"2026-08-20T16:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/takethespacemedia.com\/?p=3847"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:25:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T16:25:25","slug":"yusuf-hat-trick-ends-d-c-uniteds-unbeaten-run-at-audi-field","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takethespacemedia.com\/?p=3847","title":{"rendered":"Yusuf Hat Trick Ends D.C. United\u2019s Unbeaten Run at Audi Field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Story & Photos by Shawn Payne<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Date: August 19, 2026 | Audi Field, Washington, D.C. | MLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WASHINGTON \u2014 D.C. United returned to Audi Field Wednesday night carrying the momentum of a six-match unbeaten streak and a renewed push in the Eastern Conference playoff race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Black-and-Red had gone nearly two months without a league defeat, and supporters arrived at Audi Field with reason for optimism as United looked to continue that run against the New England Revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Young fans stand for the singing of the National Anthem for the game against DC United against NE Revolution at Audi Stadium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dc United supporters get in place for the game against DC United and NE Revolution at Audi Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DC United fan looks on intensely as the game gets intense against NE Revolution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the opening stages of the match, that optimism remained. D.C. worked to establish itself at home while the crowd settled into a midweek night of soccer in the District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, in the 23rd minute, the direction of the night began to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New England worked the ball across the penalty area, where Peyton Miller redirected Jack Harrison\u2019s delivery back into danger. Alhassan Yusuf rose to meet it, heading the ball past the D.C. defense to give the Revolution a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal was the beginning of a memorable night for Yusuf \u2014 and the beginning of the end of D.C. United\u2019s unbeaten run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silvan Hefti #5 of D.C. United takes on Peyton Miller #25 of the New England Revolution as he carries the ball out of defense.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Peyton Miller #25 of the New England Revolution sends a cross into the box against D.C. United.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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#80 Yusuf for NE Revolution celebrates his goal against DC United at Audi Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yusuf struck again before halftime, sending New England into the break with a 2-0 advantage and leaving D.C. searching for a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United returned for the second half needing to find a way back into the match, but New England continued to dictate the night. In the 66th minute, Yusuf found the net once more, completing his hat trick and extending the Revolution\u2019s advantage to 3-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#77 Kijima of DC United just avoided the end line to get a cross into the box against NE Revolution at Audi Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lucas Bartlett #3 of D.C. United makes a defensive header to clear the danger.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jack Harrison #11 of the New England Revolution takes on Silvan Hefti #5 of D.C. United down the wing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Jack Harrison assisted on all three goals as New England turned what began as a night of optimism for D.C. United into a commanding road victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yusuf\u2019s performance marked the first hat trick of his MLS career and the first by a Revolution player in a regular-season match since Kei Kamara in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NE Revolution #80 Yusuf takes on DC United’s midfield as he looks for an opening pass against DC United at Audi Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Matti Peltola #4 of D.C. United defends against Carles Gil #10 of the New England Revolution and wins the challenge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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NE Revolution #80 Yusuf shows gratitude after the final whistle against DC United at Audi Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For D.C. United, the final whistle brought an end to a six-match unbeaten streak and a difficult conclusion to a night that began with the Black-and-Red looking to build on their recent momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

United will now have to regroup as the Eastern Conference playoff race continues and the club looks to begin another run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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