Match Preview: D.C. United vs. New York City FC | Saturday, November 7, 2026

Match Preview: D.C. United vs. New York City FC | Saturday, November 7, 2026

D.C. United close out the 2026 MLS regular season at Audi Field this Saturday, November 7 against New York City FC in the club's 34th and final match of the campaign. Kickoff is set for 4:00 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. The Black-and-Red enter the weekend at 7-14-12 with 33 points.

D.C. United enter Saturday's contest off a 3-0 loss at Columbus Crew on October 31. Head Coach René Weiler's side is 5-6-5 at Audi Field in 2026 and will look to close the season with a result against an opponent it has already beaten this year, a 2-0 win at Citi Field on May 3.

New York City FC enter the weekend at 9-12-12 with 39 points and are coming off a 1-1 home draw with CF Montreal on October 31, a result that left them with one win in their last six matches. Midfielder Nicolas Fernández leads the club with 16 goals and 10 assists in 32 appearances, forward Agustin Ojeda has five goals and a club-high 11 assists in 33 appearances, and goalkeeper Matt Freese has five clean sheets in 32 starts with a 1.31 goals against average. New York City FC are 4-6-6 on the road in 2026 and are 0-10-4 when conceding the opening goal.

Saturday's match is the second and final meeting between the clubs in the 2026 MLS regular season. New York City FC lead the all-time regular season series 11-9-5 across 25 meetings, but D.C. United are 6-3-3 against the Pigeons at home and won the first meeting of 2026 2-0 at Citi Field on May 3.

By the Numbers:

• D.C. United are 6-3-3 against New York City FC at home all-time.
• Forward Joao Peglow has six assists and 57 corner kicks in 30 appearances this season.
• Defender Keisuke Kurokawa has started all 33 matches in 2026 with six assists and a D.C. United-high 91 corner kicks.
• Forward Joao Peglow has six assists and 57 corner kicks in 30 appearances this season.
• New York City FC have won once in their last six matches.
• New York City FC are 0-10-4 in 2026 when conceding the opening goal.
• New York City FC midfielder Nicolas Fernández leads the club with 16 goals and 10 assists in 32 appearances this season.

Last Match Against New York City FC | May 3, 2026, at Citi Field

In the most recent meeting between the clubs, D.C. United earned a 2-0 road win at Citi Field behind a two-goal afternoon from forward Louis Munteanu. Munteanu finished from close range in the 29th minute to cap a well-worked move in the attacking third, then converted from the penalty spot in the 75th after defender Lucas Bartlett was fouled in the area two minutes earlier. Goalkeeper Sean Johnson made four saves for his fourth clean sheet of the season, and defender Kye Rowles recorded 12 clearances as the Black-and-Red saw out the shutout.

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.