New York City FC v DC United result
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New York City FC 2–0 DC United — New York City FC won this Major League Soccer match.
The result
New York City FC beat DC United 2–0 in Major League Soccer on Sunday 21 April. New York City FC are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions. DC United are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.
The goals
New York City FC led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — New York City FC: Santiago Rodríguez (20’, assisted by Hannes Wolf) and Julián Fernández (90+1’, assisted by Santiago Rodríguez).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: New York City FC 3.00, DC United 0.64, from 22 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — New York City FC: Mounsef Bakrar (63’); DC United: Matai Akinmboni (34’) and Lucas Bartlett (50’).
What it changes
New York City FC have scored 43 goals, the eighth-most of the 15 clubs (2024 so far, after 30 games, ranked per game). New York City FC have conceded 43 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 15 clubs.
DC United have scored 44 goals, the seventh-most of the 15 clubs (2024 so far, after 29 games, ranked per game). DC United have conceded 57 goals, the third-most of the 15 clubs.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Santiago Rodríguez (New York City FC) 13.2, Hannes Wolf (New York City FC) 7.7 and Julián Fernández (New York City FC) 6.3 led the match.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Result: New York City FC 2–0 DC United · Major League Soccer
- Referee: M. Badawi
- Head-to-head (last 6): New York City FC 4 · draws 0 · DC United 2 · 3.5 goals/game
- Recent form: New York City FC 2W 2D 1L · DC United 1W 2D 2L
New York City FC 2–0 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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 14 April 2024. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | New York City FC for / against | Line | DC United for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.5 for · 5 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.14 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.5 for · 11 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 17.43 for · 12.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 4.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 17.67 for · 14.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16.71 for · 12.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.17 for · 3 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.86 for · 3 against n 7 Last 5 |
Referee: M. Badawi.
New York City FC
New York City FC Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Freese | 8 | 90720 min | 273.4 /90 | 91.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Freese n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
New York City FC Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago Martins | 8 | 90720 min | 60.8 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 192.4 /90 | 101.3 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Kevin O'Toole | 8 | 80641 min | 172.4 /90 | 101.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 283.9 /90 | 101.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| B. Risa | 7 | 85592 min | 10.2 /90 | 81.2 /90 | 50.8 /90 | 132 /90 | 81.2 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
| M. Ilenič | 6 | 82490 min | 40.7 /90 | 50.9 /90 | 20.4 /90 | 162.9 /90 | 91.7 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
| Tayvon Gray | 4 | 52206 min | 20.9 /90 | 10.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 52.2 /90 | 31.3 /90 | 10.4 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago Martins n 8 | 90 | 1.3 | 0.1 | — |
| Matthew Freese n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| Santiago Rodríguez n 8 | 87.8 | 1.8 | 2.6 | — |
| Kevin O'Toole n 8 | 80.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | — |
| Hannes Wolf n 8 | 75.4 | 0.6 | 1.2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Thiago Martins n 8 | 90 | 0.8 |
| Santiago Rodríguez n 8 | 87.8 | 0.8 |
| Kevin O'Toole n 8 | 80.1 | 2.4 |
| Hannes Wolf n 8 | 75.4 | 2.4 |
| Julián Fernández n 8 | 41 | 1.9 |
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New York City FC Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julián Fernández | 8 | 41328 min | 10.3 /90 | 10.3 /90 | 61.6 /90 | 30.8 /90 | 51.4 /90 | 61.6 /90 |
| M. Bakrar | 7 | 84588 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 223.4 /90 | 91.4 /90 | 60.9 /90 | 40.6 /90 |
| A. Martínez | 3 | 55164 min | 10.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 52.7 /90 | 31.6 /90 | 00 /90 | 10.5 /90 |
| Malachi Jones | 2 | 2550 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 11.8 /90 | 00 /90 | 11.8 /90 | 11.8 /90 |
| Santiago Rodríguez | 8 | 88702 min | 30.4 /90 | 00 /90 | 182.3 /90 | 81 /90 | 172.2 /90 | 141.8 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago Martins n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Matthew Freese n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Santiago Rodríguez n 8 | 87.8 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Kevin O'Toole n 8 | 80.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Hannes Wolf n 8 | 75.4 | 1 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago Martins n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Freese n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Santiago Rodríguez n 8 | 87.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Kevin O'Toole n 8 | 80.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Hannes Wolf n 8 | 75.4 | 0 | 0 |
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DC United
DC United Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bono | 8 | 92739 min | 242.9 /90 | 121.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Bono n 8 | 92.4 | 2.9 |
DC United Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. McVey | 8 | 92739 min | 121.5 /90 | 70.9 /90 | 81 /90 | 242.9 /90 | 172.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Lucas Bartlett | 8 | 90717 min | 131.6 /90 | 91.1 /90 | 40.5 /90 | 556.9 /90 | 70.9 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Aaron Herrera | 7 | 93649 min | 273.7 /90 | 101.4 /90 | 40.6 /90 | 506.9 /90 | 111.5 /90 | 50.7 /90 |
| Pedro Santos | 7 | 59411 min | 81.8 /90 | 143.1 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 173.7 /90 | 92 /90 | 20.4 /90 |
| Conner Antley | 6 | 66397 min | 153.4 /90 | 51.1 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 306.8 /90 | 30.7 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. McVey n 8 | 92.4 | 2.1 | 0.4 | — |
| M. Klich n 8 | 92.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | — |
| Alex Bono n 8 | 92.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Lucas Bartlett n 8 | 89.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | — |
| Cristián Dájome n 8 | 78.9 | 2.3 | 1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Klich n 8 | 92.4 | 1.8 |
| C. McVey n 8 | 92.4 | 1.5 |
| Lucas Bartlett n 8 | 89.6 | 1.6 |
| Cristián Dájome n 8 | 78.9 | 1.4 |
| Jared Stroud n 8 | 74.3 | 2.4 |
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DC United Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Benteke | 6 | 92549 min | 61 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 203.3 /90 | 142.3 /90 | 132.1 /90 | 30.5 /90 |
| K. Fletcher | 6 | 28170 min | 10.5 /90 | 00 /90 | 31.6 /90 | 21.1 /90 | 00 /90 | 21.1 /90 |
| M. Klich | 8 | 92739 min | 10.1 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 81 /90 | 60.7 /90 | 192.3 /90 | 60.7 /90 |
| Cristián Dájome | 8 | 79631 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 71 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 71 /90 | 30.4 /90 |
| Jared Stroud | 8 | 74594 min | 10.2 /90 | 20.3 /90 | 111.7 /90 | 30.5 /90 | 101.5 /90 | 30.5 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Klich n 8 | 92.4 | 1 | 0.7 |
| C. McVey n 8 | 92.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Bono n 8 | 92.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Bartlett n 8 | 89.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
| Cristián Dájome n 8 | 78.9 | 1 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Klich n 8 | 92.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| C. McVey n 8 | 92.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Bono n 8 | 92.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Lucas Bartlett n 8 | 89.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Cristián Dájome n 8 | 78.9 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| New York City FC | DC United | |
|---|---|---|
| 48% | Possession | 52% |
| 3.00 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.64 |
| 22 | Shots | 11 |
| 8 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 6 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 17 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 7 | Corners | 4 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 11 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 6 |
| 368 | Passes | 407 |
| 75% | Pass accuracy | 73% |
New York City FC Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Freese | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Ilenič | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Thiago Martins | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Risa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Kevin O'Toole | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Keaton Parks | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Sands | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Santiago Rodríguez | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Hannes Wolf | 89 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| M. Bakrar | 77 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Y | 6.2 |
| Agustin Ojeda | 72 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Julián Fernández sub | 18 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Mijatović sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| A. Perea sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
DC United Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bono | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. McVey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Lucas Bartlett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.3 |
| Jared Stroud | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Gabriel Pirani | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Matti Peltola | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Benteke | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Cristián Dájome | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Akinmboni | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| Jackson Hopkins | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Pedro Santos | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Jacob Murrell sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Rodríguez sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| K. Fletcher sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
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.)
- 2023-10-07 DC United 2–0 New York City FC
- 2023-03-18 New York City FC 3–2 DC United
- 2022-09-01 New York City FC 1–2 DC United
- 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
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- Recent form — New York City FC 2W 2D 1L; DC United 1W 2D 2L.
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