DC United - Red Bull New York

DC United face a critical test of character as they look to recover from a heavy defeat at Inter Miami. The hosts return to Audi Field on 14 October 2026 for this matchday 29 Major League Soccer clash, aiming to reverse a difficult run that has seen them struggle to find consistency in recent weeks. With Louis Munteanu sidelined through injury, the expected XI featuring Tai Baribo and Jackson Hopkins will need to find a clinical edge to break down their visitors.

Red Bull New York arrive in the capital buoyed by a dominant 4-1 victory over San Diego FC, a result that provides a timely boost to their momentum. The visitors have shown resilience on their travels lately, including a narrow win against New York City FC. Given the high-scoring nature of their previous meeting in April, both sides will be wary of defensive lapses as they push for points in this pivotal late-season encounter.