Match Preview - D.C. United vs Club América on Saturday, September 6
D.C. United returns to Audi Field this Saturday, Sept. 6, to take on Liga MX giants, Club América, with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET. This friendly represents a historic matchup between two distinguished clubs in North America, continuing to add to the ongoing rivalry between MLS and Liga MX clubs. Don’t miss out and secure your seats HERE.
The Black-and-Red is coming off an impressive 2-1 win over New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on August 30 when Gabriel Pirani scored a brace to secure the comeback and three points on the road.
Head Coach René Weiler remains unbeaten through his first three matches with D.C. United (1-0-2), earning the club’s first win since May 31 with a 2-1 road victory over New York City FC. Christian Benteke returned from suspension and assisted Gabriel Pirani on the game-winner, while João Peglow added a strong shift in his return from injury. Pirani’s brace secured all three points, his fifth and sixth MLS goals of the season, and a spot on the Team of the Matchday. With only six games (including the friendly) left this season, Weiler will be using Saturday as another opportunity to analyze the roster heading into the offseason.
D.C. United now welcomes Club América, Liga MX’s most decorated club, to the nation's capital. Founded in 1916, Las Águilas have won 16 league titles and seven Concacaf Champions Cup titles. They are one of only seven member clubs from Mexico’s top division to never have been relegated. With legends like World Cup goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, goalscoring legends Hugo Sanchez and Cuahtemoc Blanco, Las Águilas have established a significant and enduring legacy in Mexican soccer that rivals no other.
Club América are currently in second place in the Liga MX Apertura with a 5-0-2 record and a goal differential of +9. Las Águilas are unbeaten in the last four matches, outscoring their opponents 10-3, with forward Brian Rodríguez leading the charge with three goals and two assists in seven matches played. Club América’s attack also includes former Newcastle United forward Allan Saint-Maximin, who signed with the club on Aug. 12. Sain-Maximin has scored in Club Américas' last two matches, having two goals from three shots in 58 minutes played. Las Águilas’ roster also includes Mexico National Team players Henry Martín, Luis Malagón, and former Barcelona and LA Galaxy star Jonathan Dos Santos.
Fans can purchase tickets to see two legendary North American clubs face off at Audi Field by visiting dcunited.com/tickets.
By the Numbers | D.C. United vs. New York City FC | August 30, 2025
- Midfielder Gabriel Pirani scored a brace tonight with goals in the 43rd and 77th minute. Pirani now has six MLS goals this season and seven across all competitions.
- Forward Christian Benteke returned to the starting lineup after missing the last match due to yellow card accumulation. Benteke recorded one assist and won 11 aerial duels.
- Midfielder Brandon Servania started his third consecutive match; Servania recorded four recoveries and had a 100% tackle success rate in 66 minutes played.
- Defender Kye Rowles recorded four interceptions and had nine passes into the final third in 90 minutes played.
