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Galaxy score twice in stoppage time, beat Revs 3-2

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FILE - In this July 1, 2017, file photo, United States' Kenny Saief is shown in action during an international friendly soccer match against Ghana at Pratt &amp; Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, in East Hartford, Conn. Saeif will miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup because of a groin injury and will be replaced by Chris Pontius on the U.S. roster. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Saeif switches from Israel to US, land of birth

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 1, 2017, file photo, United States' Kenny Saief is shown in action during an international friendly soccer match against Ghana at Pratt &amp; Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, in East Hartford, Conn. Saeif will miss the CONCACAF Gold Cup because of a groin injury and will be replaced by Chris Pontius on the U.S. roster. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Saeif switches from Israel to US, land of birth

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

**FILE** D.C. United forward Eddie Johnson (7) celebrates after his goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the New York Red Bulls on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014, in Washington. United won 2-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

D.C. United clinches first place in conference with win over Fire

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Seattle Sounders' Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, right, and D.C. United's Chris Pontius, left, vie for a header in the first half of an MLS soccer match, Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Chris Pontius healthy just in time for D.C. United stretch run

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

United’s Pontius out 4-6 months after surgery

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D.C. United's Chris Pontius shown after undergoing hamstring surgery April 23, 2014. (D.C. United via Twitter)

Chris Pontius has hamstring surgery, will miss 4-6 months

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** FILE ** D.C. United's Chris Pontius The Washington Times)

Chris Pontius penalty kick snaps D.C. United skid

By Bobby Bancroft - Associated Press

Real Salt Lake midfielder Sebastian Velasquez, right, reaches the ball ahead of D.C. United midfielder Kyle Porter during the second half of an MLS soccer game, Saturday, March 9, 2013, in Washington. United won 1-0. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Kyle Porter capitalizes on chance with D.C. United

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

D.C. midfielder-forward Chris Pontius (second from left), disputing a red card against Andy Najar during Saturday’s 1-1 tie with New York, scored 12 goals this season, making him a strong candidate for MLS Comeback Player of the Year. Pontius’ 2011 campaign ended with a broken leg. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Chris Pontius’ intensity for D.C. United belies his California cool

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

D.C. United forward Lionard Pajoy (26) dodges New York Red Bulls defender Markus Holgersson (5) during the first half of the Eastern Conference semifinals playoff match at RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

D.C. United settle for wild draw in playoff opener with Red Bulls

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

Chris Pontius, shown here in a game from last season, had an assist for United on Sunday after missing three games with an injury.

D.C. United grab No. 2 seed, draw rival in playoffs

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

** FILE ** D.C. United's Chris Pontius The Washington Times)

United beat Crew 3-2, clinch first playoff berth since 2007

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

D.C. United tops Revolution to move back into playoff spot

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

D.C. United midfielder-forward Dwayne De Rosario suffered a Grade III sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his knee in the second half of Canada’s 2-0 loss to Panama in Panama City. He'll be out 10-12 weeks. (Associated Press)

Dwayne De Rosario’s knee injury puts dent into D.C. United’s playoff hopes

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

Tottenham Hotspur's Michael Dawson (20) battles New York Red Bulls' Tim Cahill (17) for a header in the first half during a friendly soccer match at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., Tuesday, July 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)

Ben Olsen eyes a D.C. United rise in Eastern Conference

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

D.C. United's Dwayne De Rosario congratulates Chris Pontius on his first half goal at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

D.C. United’s tensions flare as playoff push heats up

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

D.C. United's Nick DeLeon (18) controls the ball against New England Revolution's Kevin Alston during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, April 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

At long last, Nick DeLeon makes his presence felt as United win 1-0

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times

D.C. United All-Stars Chris Pontius (right) and Dwayne De Rosario celebrate after scoring against Chelsea in the MLS All-Star game in Chester, Pa., on Wednesday night. Pontius was named MVP in the MLS All-Stars' 3-2 win. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

MLS All-Stars take down Chelsea 3-2 as United’s Pontius earns MVP

By Thomas Floyd - The Washington Times