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New York City FC (2-1-1, 7 pts.) 3 v. 2 D.C. United (1-2-1, 4 pts.)
2023 MLS Regular Season
March 18, 2023 - Yankee Stadium - Bronx, New York

Player Notes

  • Forward Christian Benteke scored his second goal of the season in the 46th minute, assisted by Mateusz Klich.
  • Captain Steven Birnbaum scored his 13th career goal for D.C. United in the 90th minute, assisted by Mateusz Klich.
  • Homegrown defender Jacob Greene made his Major League Soccer debut coming on at halftime.
  • Homegrown defender Matai Akinmboni made his 4th appearance for the Black-and-Red in the 60th minute.
  • Forward Nigel Robertha returned to the starting lineup for the first time since March 4 against the Columbus Crew; he completed 45 minutes.

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  • The Black-and-Red are 6-10-3 against New York City FC all-time in regular season matchups.
  • D.C. United have a 1-7-2 record against New York City FC on the road all-time in regular season matchups.

Match Notes

  • D.C. United are 0-2-0 on the road in 2023.
Goals by Half
Team
1st Half
2nd Half
Final
New York City FC
2
1
3
D.C. United
0
2
2
Scoring Summary
Minute
Team
Goalscorer
Assisted By
17'
New York City FC
Talles Magno
Braian Cufré
37'
New York City FC
Santiago Rodriguez
Gabriel Pereira
46'
D.C. United
Christian Benteke
Mateusz Klich
88'
New York City FC
Thiago
Santiago Rodriguez
90'
D.C. United
Steven Birnbaum
Mateusz Klich
Misconduct Summary
Minute
Team
Offender
Reason
8'
D.C. United
Russell Canouse
Foul
49'
D.C. United
Victor Pálsson
Foul
53'
New York City FC
Santiago Rodriguez
Argument
58'
D.C. United
Mohanad Jeahze
Foul 
73'
New York City FC
Matias Pellegrini
Foul
Boxscore
Team
Shots
SOG
Corners
Offsides
Possession
Saves
New York City FC
10
6
5
3
47.7%
2
D.C. United
9
4
5
3
52.3%
3

New York City FC Lineup: Luis Barraza, Braian Cufré, Maxime Chanot, Thiago Martins, Tayvon Gray, James Sands, Santiago Rodriguez, Gabriel Pereira (Alfredo Morales 68'), Keaton Parks, Matias Pellegrini, Talles Magno (Thiago 80') 

Unused Substitutes: Matt Freese, Gabe Segal, Andres Jasson, Kevin O'Toole, Mitja Ilenic, Justin Haak, Tony Alfaro

Head Coach: Nick Cushing

D.C. United Lineup: Tyler Miller, Ruan (Jacob Greene 46'), Derrick Williams, Mohanad Jeahze (Matai Akinmboni 60'), Steven Birnbaum, Russell Canouse (Victor Pálsson 46'), Chris Durkin, Ted Ku-DiPietro, Mateusz Klich, Nigel Robertha (Pedro Santos 46') (Yamil Asad 78'), Christian Benteke

Unused Substitutes: Alex Bono, Donovan Pines, Kristian Fletcher, Jackson Hopkins

Head Coach: Wayne Rooney