D.C. United men’s soccer will travel to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, to face Charlotte FC at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, August 22. The Eastern Conference matchup will be D.C. United’s 21st match of the 2026 MLS season.
D.C. United enter the match with a 5-6-9 record and 24 points, holding the Eastern Conference’s final playoff position. The club also seeks its first road win since May after going 2-2-6 away from home in 2026.
D.C. United Look to Respond After New England Loss
D.C. United are coming off a 3-0 loss to the New England Revolution at Audi Field on Wednesday. The result ended the club’s six-match unbeaten run, although D.C. United had taken points in 11 of their previous 12 matches.
New England Revolution midfielder Alhassan Yusuf scored all three goals across a 43-minute stretch. D.C. United midfielder Kimito Nono created three chances in 68 minutes during his Audi Field debut, while defender Silvan Hefti recorded 12 defensive contributions across 90 minutes.
Charlotte FC Bring Strong Home Record
Charlotte FC enter the weekend with an 8-7-5 record and 29 points, sixth in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte FC drew 3-3 at Toronto FC on Wednesday after taking a 3-1 lead with a man advantage following Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman’s 56th-minute sending off.
Charlotte FC forward Rodolfo Aloko scored in the eighth minute for his first career MLS goal, and forward Idan Toklomati added a goal in the 20th minute. Defender Henry Kessler headed home a free kick from midfielder Ashley Westwood in the 58th minute.
Midfielder Pep Biel leads Charlotte FC with 10 goals and seven assists in 2026, while Westwood leads the club with eight assists and Toklomati has six goals. Charlotte FC are 6-2-3 at Bank of America Stadium this season, and goalkeeper Kristijan Kahlina has started all 20 matches with 80 saves, three shutouts and a 1.55 goals-against average.
Series History Favors Charlotte FC
Saturday’s match will be the first of two meetings between D.C. United and Charlotte FC during the 2026 MLS regular season. The return fixture is scheduled for September 19 at Audi Field.
D.C. United’s all-time regular-season record against Charlotte FC is 2-5-1 across eight meetings. D.C. United are 0-3-1 in Charlotte, with one goal scored and six conceded.
The most recent meeting was a 1-0 Charlotte FC victory at Audi Field on October 4, 2025. Charlotte FC forward Wilfried Zaha scored the only goal, while D.C. United goalkeeper Luis Barraza and defender Aaron Herrera were sent off.
Key Numbers for Saturday’s Match
D.C. United forward Tai Baribo leads the club with 12 goals in 2026 and is three-for-three from the penalty spot. Forward Louis Munteanu leads D.C. United with 46 shots and has five goals and two assists.
D.C. United are 4-1-2 when scoring first this season and 1-5-5 when allowing the opening goal. Charlotte FC are 8-1-2 when scoring first and 0-6-2 when conceding the opening goal.
D.C. United goalkeeper Sean Johnson has started all 20 matches, with 74 saves and four shutouts. He made his 451st career MLS appearance Wednesday. Charlotte FC midfielder Pep Biel has scored three goals in two career appearances against D.C. United.
How to Watch D.C. United at Charlotte FC
The match will be available on Apple TV through MLS Season Pass. Radio broadcasts will be available on the iHeartRadio App and Freedom 104.7 FM.
Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray will handle the radio call. Supporters watching D.C. United matches on MLS Season Pass can select the MLS Local Radio Broadcast channel.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United face a significant road test against a Charlotte FC team with a 6-2-3 record at Bank of America Stadium. The Eastern Conference standings add importance to the matchup, with D.C. United holding 24 points in the final playoff position and Charlotte FC sitting sixth with 29 points.
D.C. United will need to rebound from Wednesday’s loss and end a road winless stretch that has lasted since May. A first victory in Charlotte would also improve on the club’s 0-3-1 record there.
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