A bittersweet night for D.C. United, which wins but loses Pontius to broken leg

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BY JONATHAN VERA

CARSON, Calif.--D.C. United received a very encouraging sign from striker Charlie Davies that he was ready to take on a bigger role as the club hits the playoff stretch drive, but also faced the devastating news that they lost one of their best performers of the 2011 season.

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