Tai Baribo scores twice as D.C. United ends five-match winless streak

Tai Baribo scored two goals in the first half to lead D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night. The result snaps a five-match winless streak for D.C. United, who improved their home record to 4-4-4 this season. Louis Munteanu provided assists on both of Baribo's goals, which were his 13th and 14th of the season. Santiago Rodríguez scored for the Columbus Crew early in the second half, assisted by Josef Martínez and Mohamed Farsi, but the visitors could not overcome the deficit. D.C. United goalkeeper Sean Johnson recorded three saves in the win. D.C. United prepares to host Atlanta United on Saturday, while the Columbus Crew return home to play the New York Red Bulls the same day.

• 1:43 AMYahoo Sports — Tai Baribo scores twice in first half as D.C. United tops Crew 2-1 to end winless streak