MLS: Chicago 2, D.C. United 0
Published: May 8, 2008 at 10:17 PM
WASHINGTON, May 8 (UPI) -- Jon Busch recorded his fourth shutout of the season Thursday and pushed Chicago into first place in the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 win over D.C. United.
Justin Mapp and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored for the Fire.
Chicago improved to 5-1-1, having allowed only three goals all year. United fell to 2-5-0 and is in last place in the East.
Mapp scored in the 38th minute off a header directed his way from Chris Rolfe. It was Mapp's first goal in two years.
Blanco beat United goalie Zach Wells with a shot from 25 yards in the 62nd minute.
Busch needed to make just two saves. His four shutouts lead MLS.
Justin Mapp and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored for the Fire.
Chicago improved to 5-1-1, having allowed only three goals all year. United fell to 2-5-0 and is in last place in the East.
Mapp scored in the 38th minute off a header directed his way from Chris Rolfe. It was Mapp's first goal in two years.
Blanco beat United goalie Zach Wells with a shot from 25 yards in the 62nd minute.
Busch needed to make just two saves. His four shutouts lead MLS.
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