Washington Extends Its Postseason Streak

Roy Lassiter and Jaime Moreno scored goals as two-time defending champion Washington D.C. United beat the Miami Fusion, 2-1, Wednesday night before 15,187 at Washington in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

D.C. United has won 11 consecutive postseason games since 1996, including a 7-0 record at home.

Lassiter opened the scoring in the 28th minute and Moreno made it 2-0 in the 38th minute. Miami’s Paulinho McLaren scored in the 69th minute.

Columbus 5, New York-New Jersey 3--Brian McBride scored twice and Ansil Elcock had three assists as the Crew beat the MetroStars before 10,996 at Columbus, Ohio, in Game 1 of the other Eastern Conference semifinal series.

The eight goals were the most ever scored in an MLS playoff game. The previous high was five goals, which happened six times.