D.C. United defeats Columbus Crew 2-1 behind Tai Baribo brace

D.C. United secured a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew at Audi Field, led by a first-half brace from Tai Baribo. Returning to the lineup after a knee injury, Baribo scored in the 24th and 38th minutes, assisted by Louis Munteanu and Kimito Nono.

Columbus Crew responded in the 49th minute when Santiago Rodriguez scored from the top of the box, marking his second goal in two matches. Despite the effort, the Crew could not equalize. The win marks a significant turnaround for D.C. United, breaking a nine-match winless streak against the Crew that had lasted since 2021.