D.C. United travels to Columbus Crew for the second and final 2026 MLS meeting on Saturday, October 31, with kickoff scheduled for 2 p.m. ET at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio. The Eastern Conference match will be the clubs’ second and final meeting of the 2026 MLS regular season.
D.C. United enters with a 7-13-12 record and 33 points after a 2-1 loss at Toronto FC on October 28. Midfielder Andre Dozzell scored his first career MLS goal in the 29th minute of that match. Head Coach René Weiler’s side is 2-7-7 on the road in 2026.
Columbus Crew Brings Four-Game Winning Streak
Columbus Crew enters with a 12-15-5 record and 41 points after winning four consecutive matches. The Crew most recently defeated FC Dallas 2-0 on October 28. Forward Diego Rossi leads Columbus with six goals, while midfielder Taha Habroune has five goals and four assists in 31 appearances and midfielder Dylan Chambost leads the club with seven assists.
Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has recorded seven clean sheets in 32 appearances and has a 1.53 goals-against average. Columbus Crew is 0-8-2 in 2026 when trailing at halftime.
D.C. United Won September Meeting
D.C. United defeated Columbus Crew 2-1 at Audi Field on September 9. Forward Tai Baribo scored twice, with Louis Munteanu assisting on the opening goal and Kimito Nono assisting on the second. Santiago Rodriguez scored for Columbus Crew, while Kye Rowles rattled the crossbar and D.C. United goalkeeper Sean Johnson made three saves.
The victory ended D.C. United’s nine-match winless run against Columbus Crew dating to 2021. Columbus Crew leads the all-time regular-season series 36-33-14 across 83 meetings, and the fixture is the most-played in D.C. United history.
Key Numbers for D.C. United and Columbus Crew
Baribo leads D.C. United with 16 goals in 2026 and is five-for-five from the penalty spot. Defender Silvan Hefti has two goals and five assists in 29 appearances, while defender Keisuke Kurokawa has started all 32 matches with six assists and a D.C. United-high 89 corner kicks.
How to Watch D.C. United at Columbus Crew
Fans can watch D.C. United at Columbus Crew on Apple TV through MLS Season Pass. Radio broadcasts will be available on the iHeartRadio App and Freedom 104.7 FM, with Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray on the call.
D.C. United’s next listed match is against NYCFC on Nov. 7 at Audi Field.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United has an opportunity to complete a season sweep after winning the September meeting, but Columbus Crew enters the rematch with four consecutive victories. D.C. United’s road record and Columbus Crew’s current form provide important context for the final regular-season meeting between the clubs.
Source: D.C. United Match Preview at Columbus Crew
