D.C. United (1-0-0, 3 pts.) 1 v. 0 Philadelphia Union (0-0-1, 0 pts.)
2026 MLS Regular Season
February 21, 2026 - Audi Field - Washington, D.C.
Player Notes
- Forward Tai Baribo scored his first goal for the Black-and-Red in the 23rd minute and had three shots in 89 minutes played.
- Goalkeeper Sean Johnson made his Black-and-Red debut; Johnson recorded three saves and a clean sheet in 90 minutes played.
- Midfielder Matti Peltola recorded an 84% passing accuracy and had seven defensive recoveries in 90 minutes played.
- Defender Nikola Markovic made his MLS debut coming in as a 90th substitute for midfielder Jackson Hopkins.
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- The Black-and-Red is 10-22-7 against the Philadelphia Union all-time in regular season matchups.
- D.C. United has a 7-8-6 record against the Philadelphia Union at home in regular season matchups.
Match Notes
- D.C. United are 1-0-0 at home this 2026 MLS season.
Team |
1st Half |
2nd Half |
Final |
D.C. United |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Philadelphia Union |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Minute |
Team |
Goalscorer |
Assisted By |
23' |
D.C. United |
Tai Baribo |
João Peglow |
Minute |
Team |
Offender |
Reason |
41' |
Philadelphia Union |
Olwethu Makhanya |
Foul |
45' |
Philadelphia Union |
Jesús Bueno |
Foul |
58' |
Philadelphia Union |
Olwethu Makhanya (RC) |
Dissent |
80' |
Philadelphia Union |
Japhet Sery |
Foul |
88' |
Philadelphia Union |
Danley Jean Jacques |
Foul |
89' |
D.C. United |
Jackson Hopkins |
Foul |
90' + 4' |
D.C United |
Joao Peglow |
Foul |
Team |
Shots |
SOG |
Corners |
Offsides |
Possession |
Saves |
D.C. United |
7 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
52.1% |
3 |
Philadelphia Union |
13 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
47.9% |
0 |
D.C. United Lineup: Sean Johnson, Lucas Bartlett, Silvan Hefti, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Jackson Hopkins (Nikola Markovic 90'), João Peglow, Tai Baribo (Sean Nealis 90' + 3'), Gabriel Pirani (Louis Munteanu 70')
Unused Substitutes: Alex Bono, Hosei Kijima, Gavin Turner, Caden Clark, Conner Antley, Jared Stroud
Head Coach: René Weiler
Philadelphia Union FC Lineup: Andre Blake, Japhet Larsen, Nathan Harriel, Olwethu Makhanya, Francis Westfield, Jesus Bueno (Agustin Anello 57'), Danley Jean Jacques, Bruno Damiani (Stas Korzeniowski 79), Milan Iloski (Cavan Sullivan 46'), Indiana Vassilev (Alejandro Bedoya 79'), Ezekiel Alladoh
Unused Substitutes: Andrew Rick, Finn Sundstrom, Geiner Martinez, Jeremy Rafanello, Sal Olivas
Head Coach: Bradley Carnell
