D.C. United to Host New York City FC in 2026 MLS Regular-Season Finale at Audi Field on Saturday, November 7, at 4 p.m. ET. The match will be D.C. United’s 34th and final game of the 2026 MLS campaign.
D.C. United enters the finale with a 7-14-12 record and 33 points after a 3-0 loss at Columbus Crew on Oct. 31. Head coach René Weiler’s team is 5-6-5 at Audi Field this season and will face an opponent it defeated 2-0 at Citi Field on May 3.
D.C. United and New York City FC Meet Again
Louis Munteanu scored twice as D.C. United earned the May 3 victory. He scored from close range in the 29th minute and converted a penalty kick in the 75th minute after Lucas Bartlett was fouled in the area.
Sean Johnson made four saves and recorded his fourth clean sheet of the season in the match. Kye Rowles added 12 clearances as D.C. United completed the shutout.
New York City FC enters the rematch with a 9-12-12 record and 39 points. The club drew CF Montreal 1-1 at home on Oct. 31 and has one win in its last six matches, while it is 4-6-6 on the road in 2026 and 0-10-4 when conceding the opening goal.
Key New York City FC Players
Midfielder Nicolas Fernández leads New York City FC with 16 goals and 10 assists in 32 appearances. Forward Agustin Ojeda has five goals and a club-high 11 assists in 33 appearances.
Goalkeeper Matt Freese has recorded five clean sheets in 32 starts and has a 1.31 goals-against average in 2026.
Series History and D.C. United Numbers
New York City FC leads the all-time regular-season series 11-9-5 across 25 meetings. D.C. United is 6-3-3 against New York City FC at home.
Forward Joao Peglow enters the finale with six assists and 57 corner kicks in 30 appearances. Defender Keisuke Kurokawa has started all 33 matches in 2026, recording six assists and a D.C. United-high 91 corner kicks.
How to Watch D.C. United vs. New York City FC
The match will be available on Apple TV through MLS Season Pass. Radio broadcasts will air on the iHeartRadio App and Freedom 104.7 FM.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United will have an opportunity to finish the regular season with a result at Audi Field after its loss at Columbus Crew. The club already defeated New York City FC this season, but the visitors will enter the finale with several notable attacking contributors.
New York City FC’s 0-10-4 record when conceding the opening goal adds importance to the start of the match. D.C. United will look to build on its home performance and close its 2026 campaign against a familiar opponent.
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