DC United 2-1 New York RB: Match Report, Goals, Stats and Ratings
MLS · Wednesday 14 October 2026 · Audi Field, Washington · referee G. Gonzalez · full time
Full time: DC United 2-1 New York RB
DC United beat New York RB 2-1 in MLS on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at Audi Field. The goals: Tai Baribo 5', Silvan Hefti 45+5', Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting 71'.
How DC United won it
The opening goal came in the 5th minute: Tai Baribo from the penalty spot for DC United. Silvan Hefti made it 2-0 to DC United in the 45th minute (+5), set up by Tai Baribo. Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting made it 2-1 to New York RB in the 71st minute, set up by Emil Forsberg.
It was 2-0 at half-time.
Lucas Bartlett of DC United was sent off in the 68th minute for a second yellow card. The referee, G. Gonzalez, showed 5 yellow cards: 2 to DC United and 3 to New York RB.
DC United: R. Weiler, 4-3-3 · New York RB: M. Bradley, 4-3-3.
Moneyball's prediction against the result
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Why it went this way
On the day the expected goals were 2.43 for DC United and 1.21 for New York RB.
DC United had 2 shots on target, New York RB 6.
DC United's goalkeeper made 5 saves.
New York RB had 74% of the ball, but DC United took the points.
A red card changed the shape of the match, and no pre-match model can see one coming.
Where the two sides stood before this match
DC United came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.8 a match, with 1.49 expected goals for and 1.98 against, and had won 23% of their matches.
New York RB came into it with 31 MLS matches played, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.8 a match, with 1.69 expected goals for and 1.80 against, and had won 35% of their matches.
DC United vs New York RB: the match in numbers
| DC United | Match statistics | New York RB |
|---|---|---|
| 26% | Ball possession | 74% |
| 2.43 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 |
| 4 | Total shots | 24 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 3 | Big chances | 3 |
| 201 | Total passes | 612 |
| 59% | Pass accuracy | 89% |
| 3 | Corners | 11 |
| 9 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Offsides | 0 |
| 25 | Tackles | 18 |
| 5 | Saves | 1 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
Team statistics from Sportmonks.
Player ratings and man of the match
Man of the match: Tai Baribo (DC United), rated 8.4 by Sportmonks, with 1 goal, 1 assist.
DC United
- Tai Baribo 8.4 1 goal, 1 assist
- Silvan Hefti 7.8 1 goal
- Sean Johnson 7.1
- Peglow 6.7
- K. Nono 6.7
New York RB
- Emil Forsberg 7.9 1 assist
- Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting 7.4 1 goal
- Julián Bazán 7.3
- Ronald Donkor 7.1
- Mohammed Sofo 7.0
The lowest-rated starter was Lucas Bartlett at 5.8. Ratings run from 0 to 10; around 7.0 is a solid match.
What comes next
- DC United: Toronto vs DC United Wednesday 28 October 2026 · MLS
- New York RB: New England vs New York RB Wednesday 28 October 2026 · MLS
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Questions about DC United vs New York RB
What was the score in DC United vs New York RB?
DC United 2-1 New York RB (half-time 2-0), MLS, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Who scored in DC United vs New York RB?
Tai Baribo 5', Silvan Hefti 45+5', Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting 71'.
Did Moneyball predict DC United vs New York RB correctly?
Moneyball did not publish a pre-match estimate for this match, so there is nothing to mark it against.
Who was man of the match in DC United vs New York RB?
Tai Baribo, rated 8.4 by Sportmonks.
Who refereed DC United vs New York RB?
G. Gonzalez.
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