D.C. United hosts the New England Revolution on Wednesday, August 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The 2026 MLS Eastern Conference matchup marks D.C. United’s 20th match of the season and the second and final regular-season meeting between the clubs.
D.C. United enters with a 5-5-9 record, 24 points and a six-match unbeaten streak. The club currently holds the Eastern Conference’s final playoff position, has taken points in 11 of its last 12 matches and is 3-3-4 at home this season.
D.C. United Brings Six-Match Unbeaten Streak
D.C. United drew CF Montréal, 1-1, on August 15. Tai Baribo scored in the 67th minute for his 12th goal of the season and his fifth in five consecutive matches, with Kimito Nono recording the assist in his D.C. United debut.
Goalkeeper Sean Johnson made his 450th MLS appearance in the match. Louis Munteanu has five goals and two assists in 2026 and leads D.C. United with 44 shots.
New England Revolution Enters After Consecutive Losses
The New England Revolution enters with a 9-7-3 record and 30 points, placing the club fourth in the Eastern Conference. New England lost 2-1 at Toronto FC on August 15 after a 2-0 home defeat to the Houston Dynamo on August 8, giving the Revolution consecutive losses.
Wilson Harris scored New England’s goal against Toronto FC for his first career MLS goal. Jack Harrison provided the assist in his first start for the club, while Carles Gil leads New England with seven goals and six assists in 19 appearances for 13 goal contributions.
New England is 1-5-2 on the road in 2026. The Revolution will face a D.C. United side that has taken points in 11 of its last 12 matches.
D.C. United Holds Home Advantage in Series
D.C. United holds a 37-38-16 all-time regular-season record against the New England Revolution across 91 meetings. D.C. United is 26-13-7 against New England at home.
The clubs last met on April 11, 2026, when D.C. United lost 1-0 at Gillette Stadium. Alhassan Yusuf scored the deciding goal in the 35th minute, and New England goalkeeper Matt Turner made five saves as D.C. United finished with a 17-11 edge in total shots.
Wednesday’s match gives D.C. United a chance to even the 2026 regular-season series while protecting its position in the Eastern Conference playoff field.
How to Watch D.C. United vs. New England Revolution
The match will stream on Apple TV through MLS Season Pass. Radio coverage will be available on the iHeartRadio App and Freedom 104.7 FM.
Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray will call the radio broadcast. Supporters watching on MLS Season Pass can select the MLS Local Radio Broadcast channel.
D.C. United is offering a Wine Down Wednesday package for $99. The package includes premium seating, access to an indoor climate-controlled club and all-inclusive food and beverages.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United enters with a six-match unbeaten streak and the Eastern Conference’s final playoff position. The club’s 3-3-4 home record leaves room for improvement, making Wednesday’s match against a New England team with a 1-5-2 road mark a significant test at Audi Field.
Tai Baribo’s five-match scoring run gives D.C. United a central attacking storyline, while Carles Gil’s 13 goal contributions lead New England. D.C. United will also have the opportunity to respond at home after its 1-0 loss to the Revolution in April.
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