Match Preview: D.C. United at Columbus Crew | Saturday, October 31, 2026

Match Preview: D.C. United at Columbus Crew | Saturday, October 31, 2026

D.C. United travel to ScottsMiracle-Gro Field this Saturday, October 31 for an Eastern Conference matchup against the Columbus Crew in the club's 33rd match of the 2026 MLS season. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. ET in Columbus, Ohio. The Black-and-Red enter the weekend at 7-13-12 with 33 points.

D.C. United enter Saturday's contest off a 2-1 loss at Toronto FC on October 28. Midfielder Andre Dozzell opened the scoring in the 29th minute for his first career MLS goal before the hosts answered in the second half. Head Coach René Weiler's side is 2-7-7 on the road in 2026 and will look to complete a season sweep of the Crew after winning the first meeting 2-1 at Audi Field on September 9.

The Columbus Crew enter the weekend at 12-15-5 with 41 points and have won four straight, most recently a 2-0 win at FC Dallas on October 28. Forward Diego Rossi leads the club with six goals, midfielder Taha Habroune has five goals and four assists in 31 appearances, and midfielder Dylan Chambost leads the Crew with seven assists. Goalkeeper Patrick Schulte has seven clean sheets in 32 appearances with a 1.53 goals against average. Columbus are 2-10-2 in 2026 when conceding the opening goal and 0-8-2 when trailing at halftime.

Saturday's match is the second and final meeting between the clubs in the 2026 MLS regular season. The Crew lead the all-time regular season series 36-33-14 across 83 meetings, the most-played fixture in D.C. United history. The Black-and-Red won the September 9 meeting 2-1 at Audi Field to snap a nine-match winless run against Columbus dating to 2021.

By the Numbers:

• Midfielder Andre Dozzell scored his first career MLS goal at Toronto FC on October 28.
• Defender Silvan Hefti has two goals and five assists in 29 appearances in his first MLS season.
• Forward Tai Baribo leads D.C. United with 16 goals in 2026 and is five-for-five from the penalty spot.
• Defender Keisuke Kurokawa has started all 32 matches in 2026 with six assists and a D.C. United-high 89 corner kicks.
• Columbus Crew midfielder Taha Habroune leads the club with five goals and four assists in 31 appearances this season.
• The Columbus Crew are 0-8-2 in 2026 when trailing at halftime.

Last Match Against Columbus Crew | September 9, 2026, at Audi Field

In the most recent meeting between the clubs, D.C. United scored twice inside the opening 38 minutes to win 2-1 at Audi Field and end a nine-match winless run against the Crew. Forward Tai Baribo opened the scoring in the 24th minute from a forward Louis Munteanu cross and added a second in the 38th, finishing a midfielder Kimito Nono pass inside the box after Munteanu sprung the transition. Midfielder Santiago Rodriguez pulled one back for Columbus in the 49th, but defender Kye Rowles rattled the crossbar moments later and goalkeeper Sean Johnson held firm with three saves as the Black-and-Red saw out all three points.

How to Watch

D.C. United fans can catch all the action of their favorite team on Apple TV. With this, you can watch every D.C. United match live, whether it’s home or away, along with exclusive pre- and post-match coverage. Simply open the Apple TV app, navigate to MLS Season Pass, and enjoy the entire 2026 season. Whether you're at home or on the go, you'll have access to every match, ensuring you never miss a moment of D.C. United's season. Enjoy seamless streaming on your Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and more!   

Radio broadcasts will be available live on the iHeartRadio App and Freedom 104.7 FM. Legendary broadcaster Dave Johnson, who has called matches for D.C. United since the club’s inception in 1996 will return to the booth alongside Bruce Murray, former United States National Team player (1985-1993, 85 caps and 21 goals) and Class of 2011 National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee. The pair have partnered on radio calls since 2023 to deliver high-quality and passionate radio calls for fans. Supporters watching D.C. United MLS Regular Season matches on MLS Season Pass can opt to listen to Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray calling the match on the MLS Local Radio Broadcast channel.