
New York Red Bulls defender Markus Holgersson controls the ball in front of D.C. United forward Lionard Pajoy (26) and Branko Brskovic (8) during the first half of an MLS Eastern Conference semifinal playoff soccer game on Nov. 8, 2012, in Harrison, N.J. (Associated Press)

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 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 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)