With field-level temperatures topping eighty degrees at kickoff and first place in the Eastern Conference on the line, there was a feeling among D.C. United?s players that Saturday?s showdown with New England would be the ultimate litmus test. At the end of a marathon stretch of games, the Black-and-Red would have to fight through oppressive heat on top of a Revolution side that rookie Nick DeLeon called ?the most physical? he?s yet faced.
After a grueling extra time win over Richmond in U.S. Open Cup Tuesday night, D.C. United?s players returned to Washington shortly after midnight Wednesday morning. Less than nine hours later they were back at RFK, some participating in regenerative exercises while others took part in a light training session.
A few leftovers from Open Cup plus some training nuggets:
2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
D.C. United at Richmond Kickers
Tuesday, May 29 - 7:00 PM ET
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