But NYCFC 's defense , led by center - back Jason Hernandez used a high trap on Espindola to keep D.C. at bay .
Being a goal down and facing their sixth consecutive win-less performance one would have expected United to come back swinging in the first - half .
NYCFC 's defense , led by center - back Jason Hernandez used a high trap on Espindola to keep D.C. at bay .
Being a goal down and facing their sixth consecutive win-less performance one would have expected United to come back swinging in the first - half .