Match Preview: D.C. United vs. Red Bull New York | Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Match Preview: D.C. United at Inter Miami CF | Saturday, October 10, 2026

D.C. United return to Audi Field this Wednesday, October 14 to host Red Bull New York in the club's 29th match of the 2026 MLS season. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. The Black-and-Red enter the week at 6-9-12 with 30 points, 12th in the Eastern Conference. Wednesday's match is Noche Latina at Audi Field, celebrating the Latino community in the nation's capital.

D.C. United enter Wednesday's contest off a 4-0 loss at Inter Miami CF on October 10. The Black-and-Red had taken a point in their previous outing, a 3-3 draw at Vancouver Whitecaps FC on September 26 in which midfielder Kimito Nono scored his first two goals in MLS and defender Lucas Bartlett added his fourth of the season. Head Coach René Weiler's side is 4-5-5 at home in 2026.

Red Bull New York enter the week at 10-12-6 with 36 points, eighth in the Eastern Conference, and are coming off a 4-1 home win over San Diego FC on October 10. Forward Julian Hall leads Michael Bradley's side with 11 goals and five assists in 2026, forward Jorge Ruvalcaba has added eight goals, and midfielder Emil Forsberg has three goals and seven assists. Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath has started all 28 matches. Red Bull New York are 5-6-3 on the road this season and are without a win in 13 matches when conceding the opening goal.

Wednesday's match is the second and final meeting between the clubs in the 2026 MLS regular season. D.C. United lead the all-time regular season series 38-36-19 across 93 meetings and are 23-17-8 against Red Bull New York at home. The clubs drew 4-4 in Harrison, New Jersey on April 22, when forward Tai Baribo scored a hat trick.

By the Numbers:

• Forward Tai Baribo has four goals in six career appearances against Red Bull New York, with a hat trick in our last meeting on April 22, 2026.
• Goalkeeper Sean Johnson has made 35 career MLS appearances against Red Bull New York with a 1.49 goals-against average, the most appearances in the fixture of any player on either roster.
• Defender Keisuke Kurokawa has started all 27 matches in 2026 with five assists and a D.C. United-high 64 corner kicks.
• Midfielder Kimito Nono has two goals and two assists in nine starts for D.C. United in 2026.
• Forward Julian Hall leads Red Bull New York with 11 goals in 27 appearances in 2026.
• Red Bull are 5-6-3 on the road in 2026.

Last Match Against Red Bull New York | April 22, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium

In the most recent meeting between the clubs, D.C. United twice erased a two-goal deficit to earn a 4-4 draw in Harrison, New Jersey. Forward Tai Baribo pulled the Black-and-Red within one on the counter in the 37th minute, assisted by midfielder Jackson Hopkins, after Red Bull New York had scored twice inside the opening 21 minutes through forward Julian Hall and midfielder Ronald Donkor. Down 3-1 early in the second half, Hopkins struck in the 54th from a forward Joao Peglow through ball and Baribo leveled the match in the 59th, again set up by Peglow. Baribo then completed his hat trick in the 80th with a header from defender Silvan Hefti’s delivery, nine minutes after forward Jorge Ruvalcaba’s second of the night had put the hosts back in front. Baribo was named MLS Player of the Matchday for the performance, and D.C. United’s 12 combined goals and assists remain their season high.

How to Watch

D.C. United fans can catch all the action of their favorite team on Apple TV. With this, you can watch every D.C. United match live, whether it’s home or away, along with exclusive pre- and post-match coverage. Simply open the Apple TV app, navigate to MLS Season Pass, and enjoy the entire 2026 season. Whether you're at home or on the go, you'll have access to every match, ensuring you never miss a moment of D.C. United's season. Enjoy seamless streaming on your Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and more!   

Radio broadcasts will be available live on the iHeartRadio App and Freedom 104.7 FM. Legendary broadcaster Dave Johnson, who has called matches for D.C. United since the club’s inception in 1996 will return to the booth alongside Bruce Murray, former United States National Team player (1985-1993, 85 caps and 21 goals) and Class of 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. The pair have partnered on radio calls since 2023 to deliver high-quality and passionate radio calls for fans. Supporters watching D.C. United MLS Regular Season matches on MLS Season Pass can opt to listen to Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray calling the match on the MLS Local Radio Broadcast channel.