NYC vs D.C. United match
The gist
D.C. United (7-14-12, 33 points) host NYCFC (9-12-12, 39 points) Saturday in both clubs' season finale.
Both teams close disappointing seasons; NYCFC are already eliminated from playoff contention.
How it unfolded
- May 3, 2026D.C. United won the first 2026 meeting 2-0 at Citi Field, with Louis Munteanu scoring in the 29th minute and converting a 75th-minute penalty after Lucas Bartlett was fouled.
- Oct 31, 2026D.C. United lost 3-0 at Columbus Crew, while NYCFC drew 1-1 at home with CF Montreal, leaving them with one win in their last six matches.
- Nov 4, 2026Transfermarkt published a betting preview for the match.
Key terms
- playoff contention
- The state of being in competition for a place in the postseason playoffs of a sports league.
- Eastern Conference final
- One of Major League Soccer's two conferences, comprising clubs east of the Mississippi River.
Source: Wikipedia