Rios scores first MLS goal, Nashville beats DC United 1-0

Daniel Rios scored his first MLS goal on a diving heer and Nashville SC beat D.C. United 1-0 on Wednesday night in league's first game with a female center referee in more than 20 years.

Tori Penso directed match as center. last woman to it was Sandy Hunt on May 13, 2000.

Dave Romney heed a corner kick to Rios for winner in 70th minute.

Nashville (4-5-3) rebounded from a 2-0 loss Saturday to MLS-leing Columbus that snapped a four-match unbeaten streak. D.C. United (2-6-5) is winless in four games.

Rios shot a free kick wide in 39th minute, and missed wide again from inside 6-yard box in 44th.

D.C. United played second half with 10 men after midfielder Russell Cause picked up his second yellow card in closing seconds of first half. Bill Hamid me four saves for United.

Im credits: AP