New York City FC v DC United result
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New York City FC 1–2 DC United — DC United won this Major League Soccer match.
The result
DC United won 2–1 at Red Bull Arena in Major League Soccer on Thursday 1 September. It is DC United’s first win over New York City FC since 18 April 2021, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — DC United: O. Kamara (24’, assisted by C. Durkin) and Steve Birnbaum (57’, assisted by M. Rodríguez); New York City FC: Héber (27’, assisted by Malte Amundsen).
Discipline
The bookings — New York City FC: Nicolás Acevedo (56’), Malte Amundsen (62’) and V. Latinovich (69’); DC United: Chris Odoi-Atsem (22’), M. Rodríguez (25’) and K. Fletcher (90+3’).
What it changes
New York City FC have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Malte Amundsen (New York City FC) 7.8, Héber (New York City FC) 6.0 and Talles Magno (New York City FC) 5.8 led the match.
Next up
New York City FC next travel to Orlando City SC on 24 October 2026.
DC United next travel to FC Cincinnati on 21 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for New York City FC: Orlando City SC v New York City FC, Sunday 25 October — the preview. Next for DC United: FC Cincinnati v DC United, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: New York City FC 1–2 DC United · Major League Soccer
- Venue: Red Bull Arena · Harrison, New Jersey
- Referee: I. Pekmic
- Head-to-head (last 6): New York City FC 4 · draws 1 · DC United 1 · 3.17 goals/game
- Recent form: New York City FC 1W 0D 4L · DC United 0W 1D 4L
New York City FC 1–2 DC United (Major League Soccer): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 11 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| New York City FC | DC United | |
|---|---|---|
| 61% | Possession | 39% |
| 10 | Shots | 6 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 1 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 4 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 4 | Corners | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 10 | Fouls | 19 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 529 | Passes | 330 |
| 82% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
New York City FC player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Johnson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Tayvon Gray | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Chanot | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Nicolás Acevedo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.9 |
| Santiago Rodríguez | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Talles Magno | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Malte Amundsen | 75 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Y | 7.2 |
| Justin Haak | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Gabriel Pereira | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Héber | 64 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Tinnerholm | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| V. Latinovich sub | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| Thiago Andrade sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Maxi Moralez sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| G. Zelalem sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Pellegrini sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
DC United player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ochoa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Chris Odoi-Atsem | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6 |
| Donovan Pines | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Steve Birnbaum | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Najar | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Durkin | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| V. Palsson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Russell Canouse | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Miguel Berry | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Rodríguez | 82 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| O. Kamara | 73 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Benteke sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Morrison sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| K. Fletcher sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind New York City FC v DC United — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-05-18 DC United 0–2 New York City FC
- 2021-10-23 New York City FC 6–0 DC United
- 2021-06-27 New York City FC 2–1 DC United
- 2021-04-18 DC United 2–1 New York City FC
- 2020-10-08 New York City FC 4–1 DC United
- 2020-09-06 DC United 0–0 New York City FC
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between New York City FC and DC United?
- In their last 6 meetings, New York City FC won 4, DC United won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of New York City FC and DC United?
- Recent form — New York City FC 1W 0D 4L; DC United 0W 1D 4L.
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