D.C. United lost 2-1 to Charlotte FC on September 19, 2026, at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., during the 2026 MLS regular season. Lucas Bartlett scored D.C. United’s only goal, but Allan Saint-Maximin’s 71st-minute goal gave Charlotte FC the victory.
Charlotte FC took a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute when Ashley Westwood scored. D.C. United equalized in the 47th minute when Keisuke Kurokawa assisted Bartlett.
Westwood assisted Saint-Maximin’s winning goal in the 71st minute. D.C. United continued to create opportunities but could not find another equalizer before the final whistle.
D.C. United Recorded 31 Shots
D.C. United finished with 31 shots and 11 shots on goal, compared with 10 shots and seven shots on goal for Charlotte FC. Charlotte FC held 56% possession to D.C. United’s 44%, while D.C. United held a 4-3 advantage in corners.
Louis Munteanu took nine shots and created three chances in 90 minutes. Keisuke Kurokawa also created three chances and recorded five defensive contributions, while Andre Dozzell had five recoveries and blocked two shots in 86 minutes.
Bartlett recorded eight defensive contributions in 90 minutes in addition to scoring D.C. United’s goal. His finish brought the match level before Saint-Maximin restored Charlotte FC’s advantage.
D.C. United Moves to 12th in Eastern Conference
D.C. United moved to 12th in the Eastern Conference with 29 points and a 6-8-11 record. D.C. United is 4-5-5 at home during the 2026 MLS season.
D.C. United is 2-7-1 against Charlotte FC in regular-season matchups and 0-5-1 against Charlotte FC at home in those matches.
D.C. United is scheduled to face Vancouver FC next Saturday at BC Place.
MSB Analysis
D.C. United recorded more total shots and shots on goal than Charlotte FC, but the visitors secured the 2-1 result. Bartlett’s equalizer brought the match level in the second half before Saint-Maximin’s goal gave Charlotte FC the lead for good.
D.C. United’s next scheduled matchup is against Vancouver FC at BC Place.
Source: Original report
