The Columbus Crew snapped a lengthy goalless streak – while halting their winless skid across all competitions at six – as they defeated D.C. United 3-0 at Lower.com Field on Saturday evening.

It was the first win for Columbus since a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on March 12, with the club scoring for the first time in MLS play since a stoppage-time tally against the New York Red Bulls on March 20.

Three Things

• THE BIG PICTURE: After a month-plus that saw the Crew shut out in four straight MLS matches and crash out in the US Open Cup – not to mention a trade of Gyasi Zardes to the Colorado Rapids – the Crew finally found themselves in the win column. It’s what Caleb Porter will hope is just the start of a sustained run of form. Meanwhile, D.C. failed to make it back-to-back wins in league play for interim head coach Chad Ashton, as they couldn’t capitalize on a three-goal effort against the New England Revolution a week prior.
• MOMENT OF THE MATCH: Pedro Santos had a scorcher of a free kick to put Columbus ahead in the first half. Darlington Nagbe, though, one-upped his teammate with a quarter-hour remaining.
• MAN OF THE MATCH: Pedro Santos set the tone for the Crew’s offense on the night, his first-half free kick helping deliver a long-awaited win for his club.

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