D.C. United and Atlanta United FC played to a 0-0 draw Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson made two saves off three shots on target in 90 minutes as D.C. United preserved a clean sheet.
The result kept D.C. United in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 29 points and a 6-7-11 record. Atlanta United FC held advantages in shots, 19-4, shots on goal, 3-0, corners, 8-4, and possession, 70%-30%, but neither team scored.
D.C. United defense holds Atlanta United FC scoreless
D.C. United recorded 24 clearances as its defensive effort kept Atlanta United FC off the scoresheet. The home team finished with four shots, zero shots on goal, four corners and one offside, while Atlanta United FC also recorded one offside.
Kye Rowles recorded 15 defensive contributions and four blocks in 90 minutes. Brandon Servania added four tackles and five defensive contributions in 56 minutes, while Nathan Ordaz recorded two clearances and two recoveries during his second start for D.C. United.
Match details and next fixture
D.C. United moved to 4-4-5 at home during the 2026 MLS season. The club is 7-10-5 against Atlanta United FC in all-time regular-season matchups and 4-4-3 against Atlanta United FC at home in regular-season play.
D.C. United will return home to face Charlotte FC on Saturday, September 19. The draw gave D.C. United one point and preserved its clean sheet at Audi Field.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United earned a point by limiting Atlanta United FC to three shots on target and completing the match without conceding. The 30% possession figure and lack of a shot on goal underscored the importance of the defensive effort, with Johnson making two saves and Rowles contributing four blocks.
Source: Original report
