Rbny vs DC United meet again in 93rd Audi Field clash
By Rive News / Research desk | Rive News / Published October 15, 2026 at 7:30 AM PKT
Key takeaways
- The Oct 14 game was the 93rd regular-season meeting between the clubs, according to FOX Sports Radio New Jersey.
- DC led the series 38-36-19, but New York went 4-0-1 in its last five games at Audi Field.
- At the last verified update, in the 80th minute, DC led 2-1, according to Sportradar. The final score was not verified.
DC United hosted Red Bull New York on Tuesday, Oct 14, at Audi Field. The game was the 93rd regular-season meeting between the clubs, per the FOX report. DC led the series, but New York had the recent edge at Audi Field.
What happened
Kickoff was set for 7:30 PM ET, according to the Red Bulls. Coverage aired on Apple TV in English and Spanish. Fans could also listen on Red Bulls Radio.
DC entered the night with 30 points, according to SportsGambler. New York entered with 36 points, according to the same table. New York had won its last two road games in MLS.
The clubs had drawn 4-4 in their last meeting, according to SportsGambler. That game took place on April 22 at Sports Illustrated Stadium. It was a high-scoring night for both sides.
DC had lost its last game 4-0 at Inter Miami, according to SportsGambler. New York had beaten San Diego FC 4-1 at home, according to the same source. The two clubs came into the night in very different form.
New York used the same starting lineup as its win over San Diego. Ethan Horvath started in goal, and Dylan Nealis served as captain, according to the club. Julián Bazán, Justin Che, and Devin Padelford joined Nealis on the back line.
Mohammed Sofo, Ronald Donkor, and Adri Mehmeti formed the midfield, according to the club. Julian Hall, Jorge Ruvalcaba, and Cade Cowell led the attack. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Emil Forsberg waited on the bench.
DC started Sean Johnson in goal, according to SportsGambler. Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, and Keisuke Kurokawa formed the back line. Tai Baribo led the attack with Jackson Hopkins and Oscar Avilez.
Kimito Nono, Andre Dozzell, and Brandon Servania played in midfield, according to SportsGambler. The DC lineup matched the 4-3-3 shape New York used. Both clubs set up to attack from the start.
Sportradar tracked the game live through the 80th minute. Tai Baribo scored a penalty in the 5th minute, and DC led 1-0. Silvan Hefti added a header in first-half stoppage time, and DC led 2-0.
Lucas Bartlett saw a second yellow card in the 68th minute, according to Sportradar. DC played the rest of the tracked time with 10 men. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored in the 71st minute, and the score became 2-1.
At the 80th minute, DC led 2-1, according to Sportradar. New York held 70 percent of the ball by that point. New York had also taken 12 shots to DC's three.
The final score was not verified at the time this article was published. This article does not report a final score. Readers should check official club channels for the confirmed result.
Chris Wittyngham called the English broadcast with Lori Lindsey, according to the Red Bulls. Sergio Ruiz called the Spanish broadcast with Walter Roque. Matt Harmon hosted the pregame show on Red Bulls Radio.
The night also featured Noche Latina festivities at Audi Field, according to DC United. Gates opened at 6:00 PM, and Alex Sensation performed at halftime. Fans could buy Mexican hot dogs, beef empanadas, and quesadillas at concession stands.
The 50/50 raffle backed DC SCORES, the club's charity partner, according to DC United. Tickets cost $10 for 10, $20 for 40, and $40 for 100. Fans could also buy 300 tickets for $100.
Why it matters
This was the 93rd regular-season meeting, according to FOX Sports Radio New Jersey. DC led the series 38-36-19, according to the same report. New York had gone 4-0-1 in its last five games at Audi Field.
New York had won five of the last eight meetings at Audi Field, per SportsGambler. DC had won two of those eight, with one draw. The road team had the recent edge in this fixture.
Ronald Donkor was a key player for New York, according to the FOX report. Donkor had two assists in the win over San Diego, according to the same report. He had scored his first MLS goal in the April 22 draw with DC He had also made two assists in that game.
Jorge Ruvalcaba had scored eight goals this season, according to FOX Sports Radio New Jersey. That mark ranked second on the club, according to the same report. Ruvalcaba had scored his first MLS brace in the April 22 draw.
Tai Baribo led DC with 14 goals this season, according to SportsGambler. Julian Hall led New York with 11 goals, according to the same source. Both men topped their clubs in scoring.
DC had won only one of its last 10 league games, according to SportsGambler. The club had drawn five and lost four in that span. New York had won three, lost five, and drawn two in its last 10.
What happens next
New York next faces Toronto FC on Saturday, Oct 17, at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM ET, according to FOX Sports Radio New Jersey.
DC's next fixture was not confirmed in the sources used for this article. Fans can follow the club's official channels for the next match date. The club will want to build on its strong start in this game.
MLS fans can also follow the Vancouver Whitecaps vs St Louis City showdown. The Philadelphia Union vs Chicago Fire Oktoberfest game is another MLS matchup to watch. Soccer fans can also read about the Fluminense vs Palmeiras Libertadores semifinal first leg.
In other soccer action, Atlético beat Man United 2-0 in the Champions League.
The rivalry will go on, and the next meeting will bring fresh stakes. DC will want to protect its home field. New York will want to keep its strong run at Audi Field alive.
Fans of both clubs can expect another hard-fought night when these two teams meet again.
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