DC prepared for physical battle in Houston

WASHINGTON ? Visits to Houston have never been easy for D.C. United.

The team hasn?t won in five previous trips to Robertson Stadium, and heading into Friday evening?s Eastern Conference clash (8:30 pm ET; FOX Soccer, Official viewing party at Touchdown sports bar), DC are readying themselves for yet another tough matchup.

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