Match Preview – D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union | Saturday, September 27 

Match Preview – D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union | Saturday, September 27

D.C. United returns home to Audi Field this Saturday, September 27, for a rivalry match against the Philadelphia Union with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. The Black-and-Red will look to bounce back after a narrow 3-2 loss on the road against Inter Miami CF on Sept. 20, a match that ended their unbeaten run under Head Coach René Weiler.

This weekend also marks Noche Latina at Audi Field, a theme night dedicated to honoring the rich Latino history of the club. Don’t miss the celebration, get your tickets HERE.

United showed fight in South Florida, battling back twice but ultimately falling short in a back-and-forth contest. Homegrown midfielder Jackson Hopkins continued his strong run of form, while Christian Benteke added to his team-leading goal tally. Despite the defeat, the squad will take positives into Saturday’s clash as they aim to build on their momentum at Audi Field, where they’ve earned strong results under Weiler’s leadership, but they are still looking for their first MLS win.

Philadelphia is coming off a 1-0 win against the New England Revolution on September 20 and enters the weekend without their leading scorer, forward Tai Baribo, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. The Union, sitting on top of the MLS Supporters’ Shield standings, will need to rely on their depth to generate attacking chances in Baribo’s absence.

For D.C. United, midfielder Matti Peltola and defender Lukas MacNaughton both return to contention after serving one-match suspensions in Miami, giving Weiler added depth and options in midfield and defense. Their return is a boost as United looks to stay disciplined at the back and limit Philadelphia’s attacking opportunities.

With only three matches left in the 2025 MLS season, D.C. United will aim to finish strong in front of their home supporters. Limiting Philadelphia’s offense, staying compact defensively, and capitalizing on Audi Field momentum will be key for the Black-and-Red to secure three points.

By the Numbers | D.C. United vs. Inter Miami CF | September 20, 2025

• Christian Benteke scored his ninth goal of the season, added an assist, and led the match with nine duels won.

• Jacob Murrell netted his second MLS goal in stoppage time after coming on as an 89th-minute substitute, assisted by Benteke.

• Caden Clark made his D.C. United debut, completing 83% of his passes with one recovery in 32 minutes.

• Brandon Servania tallied his third assist of the year and added four recoveries in 72 minutes.

How to Watch

D.C. United fans can catch all the action live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. Pre- and post-match coverage will also be available exclusively through the platform.

Radio broadcasts will be available on 1190 iHeart Sports DC, 101.1 HD2, and the iHeartRadio App, featuring the familiar voices of Dave Johnson and Bruce Murray on the call. Supporters watching on MLS Season Pass can also opt to listen to the local radio broadcast feed.