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Another lead slips away as D.C. United sputters to a draw vs. Chicago

United veered off course in the second half and settled for a 1-1 draw against a team with no wins in its past eight.

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Christopher McVey celebrates his goal with D.C. United teammates in the first half against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night at Audi Field. (Amber Searls/USA Today Sports)
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D.C. United’s first season under Coach Troy Lesesne has brought both thrills and frustration — an anticipated range of emotions as long-term plans take hold. Amid the growing process, though, matches such as Saturday’s against the stumbling Chicago Fire carry higher expectations.

Anything shy of three points would be considered a failure in the moment and a setback to United’s ambitions of returning to the MLS playoffs after four consecutive misses.