D.C. United (6-7-11 29 pts.) 0 v. 0 Atlanta United FC (6-14-5 23 pts.)
2026 MLS Regular Season
September 12, 2026 - Audi Field - Washington D.C.
Match Recap
D.C. United’s Saturday night matchup against Atlanta United FC resulted in a 0-0 draw. The Black-and-Red generated a couple of early opportunities through Nathan Ordaz, Tai Baribo, Silvan Hefti, and Andre Dozell, but neither side was able to find the back of the net. Atlanta United recorded 18 shots throughout the match, but D.C. United’s defensive effort and organization kept the visitors off the scoresheet. The Black-and-Red's backline recorded 24 clearances, while goalkeeper Sean Johnson made two saves to preserve the clean sheet and secure a point for the Black-and-Red. With the draw, D.C. United remain in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points and a 6-7-11 record. The Black-and-Red will look to build on the momentum from Saturday’s defensive performance when they return home to face Charlotte FC on Saturday, September 19.
Player Notes
- Forward Nathan Ordaz makes his second start for the Black-and-Red; Ordaz had two clearances and two recoveries in 56 minutes played.Â
- Midfielder Brandon Servania had four tackles and five defensive contribitions for D.C. United in 56 minutes played.
- Defender Kye Rowles 15 defensive contributions and four blocks in 90 minute played for the Black-and-Red.
- Goalkeeper Sean Johnson made two saves off of three shots on target for D.C. United in 90 minutes played.
#DCvATL
- The Black-and-Red is 7-10-5 against Atlanta United FC all-time in regular season matchups.
- The Black-and-Red is 4-4-3 against Atlanta United FC at home in regular season matchups.
Match Notes
- D.C. United are 4-4-5 at home in the 2026 MLS season.
Team |
1st Half |
2nd Half |
Final |
D.C. United |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Atlanta United FC |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Minute |
Team |
Goalscorer |
Assisted By |
Minute |
Team |
Offender |
Reason |
36' |
Atlanta United FC |
Mauricio Amaro |
Foul |
62' |
Atlanta United FC |
Tristan Muyumba |
Foul |
68' |
D.C. United |
Kye Rowles |
Foul |
70' |
D.C. United |
Kimito Nono |
Foul |
71' |
D.C. United |
Jared Stroud |
Foul |
Team |
Shots |
SOG |
Corners |
Offsides |
Possession |
Saves |
D.C. United |
4 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
30% |
2 |
Atlanta United FC |
19 |
3 |
8 |
1 |
70% |
0 |
D.C. United Lineup: Sean Johnson, Lucas Bartlett, Silvan Hefti (Jackson Hopkins 56'), Keisuke Kurokawa, Kye Rowles, Andre Dozzell (Nikola Markovic 82'), Brandon Servania (Matti Peltola 56'), Kimito Nono, Tai Baribo, Louis Munteanu (Hosei Kijima 89'), Nathan Ordaz (Jared Stroud 56')
Unused Substitutes: Alex Bono, Sean Nealis
Head Coach: Rene Weiler
Atlanta United FC Lineup:Â Lucas Hoyos, Enea Mihaj, Junior Alonso (Matthew Edwards 57'), Mauricio Amaro (Adrian Gill 57'), Cooper Sanchez (Luke Brennan 87'), Elias Baez, Miguel Almiron (Fabrice Picault 73'), Jay Fortune (Tristan Muyumna 57'), Breel Embolo, Tomas Jacob, Alexey Miranchuk
Unused Substitutes: Jayden Hibbert, Sergio Santos, Fafa Picault, Paulo Diaz, Will Reilly
Head Coach: Tata Martino
