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MLS: D.C. United 4, Los Angeles 1

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D.C. United's Luciano Emilio (11) and Los Angeles Galaxy's Abel Xavier (17) fight for the ball during the 1st half at RFK Stadium in Washington on June 29, 2008. DC United defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-1. (UPI Photo/Patrick D. McDermott) 
Published: June 29, 2008 at 8:31 PM

WASHINGTON, June 29 (UPI) -- Luciano Emilio scored two goals for D.C. United, which extended its winning streak to four matches Sunday with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

After starting the 2008 season with two wins against seven losses, D.C. United is now 7-7-1.

Emilio, Major League Soccer's MVP, scored in each half and also contributed an assist.

Nine of Emilio's 10 goals this season have come during the winning streak.

Jaime Moreno and Marcello Gallardo also scored for D.C.

Edson Buddle got the Los Angeles goal.

Topics: Edson Buddle, Jaime Moreno, Luciano Emilio
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