D.C. United will host Charlotte FC on Saturday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The match is the second and final meeting between the clubs during the 2026 MLS regular season and D.C. United’s 25th match of the season. D.C. United enter the Eastern Conference matchup with a 6-7-11 record and 29 points.
D.C. United Enter Unbeaten in Three Matches
D.C. United are coming off a 0-0 draw against Atlanta United at Audi Field on September 12. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson recorded his sixth clean sheet of the season, while D.C. United remain unbeaten in three matches. Head coach René Weiler’s team is 4-4-5 at home in 2026 and has drawn 11 matches, tied with Toronto FC for the most in MLS.
Johnson has started all 24 of D.C. United’s matches in 2026, making 83 saves and recording six shutouts. He also made his 455th career MLS appearance against Atlanta United. Defender Keisuke Kurokawa has likewise started all 24 matches and leads D.C. United with 54 corner kicks.
Forward Tai Baribo leads D.C. United with 14 goals, including four game-winning goals, and is three-for-three on penalty kicks. Forward Louis Munteanu has six goals and four assists while leading the club with 55 shots.
Charlotte FC Bring Fourth-Place Standing
Charlotte FC enter the match with an 11-7-7 record and 40 points, good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte FC drew FC Cincinnati 3-3 on September 12 after surrendering a lead twice. The club is 4-5-3 on the road in 2026.
Midfielder Pep Biel leads Charlotte FC with 12 goals, 10 assists and 51 corner kicks. Forward Idan Toklomati has nine goals, while forward Liel Abada has five goals and five assists. Goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina has started all 25 matches, with 104 saves, five shutouts and a 1.44 goals-against average.
Charlotte FC are 2-6-3 in 2026 when conceding the opening goal and 0-4-1 when trailing at halftime. Kahlina has recorded five clean sheets in eight career appearances against D.C. United.
Charlotte FC Won the First 2026 Meeting
Charlotte FC won the first meeting of the season, 3-1, at Bank of America Stadium on August 22. Louis Munteanu put D.C. United ahead in the 55th minute, but Charlotte FC answered with three goals in a 13-minute span from David Schnegg, Will Cleary and Pep Biel.
D.C. United generated 17 shots and a season-high nine corner kicks in the defeat. Charlotte FC lead the all-time regular-season series 6-2-1 across nine meetings, while D.C. United are 2-2-0 against Charlotte FC in Washington and have won both home meetings by 3-0 scorelines.
How to Watch D.C. United vs. Charlotte 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, with Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray calling the match.
D.C. United list a ticket-and-beer promotion for $25. A two-match package featuring D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC on September 19 and Mexico vs. Colombia on September 26 at M&T Bank Stadium is listed at $85.
D.C. United’s rescheduled trip to FC Cincinnati is set for October 21. The available schedule information does not provide a kickoff time or additional venue details for that match.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United have an opportunity to respond at home after Charlotte FC won the first meeting with three second-half goals. The hosts enter the match unbeaten in three, while Sean Johnson has continued to provide clean-sheet production and Tai Baribo leads the club with 14 goals.
Charlotte FC’s Eastern Conference position and attacking numbers make the matchup significant for D.C. United. Charlotte’s record when conceding first also underscores the importance of which team takes the early lead at Audi Field.
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