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WASHINGTON — Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima scored in the second half to rally D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City, ending the club's nine-match losing streak at home across all competitions dating to last season. Kim Joon Hong, a 21-year-old rookie, finished without a save in goal for DC United (1-0-2) — just 2-6-6 in its last 14 home matches dating to last season. John Pulskamp saved two shots in the 31st start of his career dating to 2021 — all with Sporting KC (0-3-0). Sporting KC has not won in Washington since 2012.
