METRO MONDAY: Saverese scores first goal vs. DC as Metros win in shootout

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May 12th, 1996 - The First of Many Wins vs. D.C. United
On May 12th, 1996, one of the greatest rivalries in MLS began as the MetroStars squared off against D.C. United for the first time. Giovanni Savarese scored the Metros first-ever goal vs. United as the match finished regular time tied 1-1. The MetroStars won the match in a shootout, and kicked off 19 years of memorable moments between the two clubs. Let's see what Wednesday's match has in store. 
See you next week.