Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
DC United 3 - 2 FT Orlando City SC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Iago Teodoro 4'
10' J. Hopkins (K. Kurokawa)
21' L. Bartlett
HT
46' ↓ A. Herrera ↑J. Stroud
↓ Z. Taifi ↑G. Dorsey 46'
J. Ellis 56'
↓ Tiago ↑T. Spicer 61'
T. Spicer (A. Gomez) 67'
Luis Otavio 73'
75' L. Munteanu
77' ↓ J. Hopkins ↑J. Murrell
77' ↓ S. Hefti ↑N. Markovic
↓ J. Ellis ↑T. Reid-Brown 83'
84' B. Servania
84' L. Munteanu (N. Markovic)
↓ Luis Otavio ↑W. Cartagena 88'
90' K. Rowles (J. Murrell)
90'+2 J. Stroud
90'+4 K. Kurokawa
90'+5 ↓ Peglow ↑C. Antley
W. Cartagena 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Silvan Hefti 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Lucas Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kye Rowles 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Keisuke Kurokawa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Aaron Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Matti Peltola 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brandon Servania
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Peglow 
NPC
95
Minutes
95
Minutes
21%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Jackson Hopkins 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Louis Munteanu 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Alex Bono 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Farr
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Markovic 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
18
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Conner Antley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jared Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavin Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hosei Kijima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murrell
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
18
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Maxime Crepeau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zakaria Taifi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Iago Silva
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Robin Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrian Marin 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Iván Angulo
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Braian Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Tiago Souza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Justin Ellis 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.9
Rating
Martín Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Javier Otero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nolan Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Griffin Dorsey
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wilder Cartagena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Sarajian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernardo Rhein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
34
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2025 | DC United | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 03/22/2025 | Orlando City SC | 4 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 07/06/2024 | Orlando City SC | 5 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 04/13/2024 | DC United | 2 - 3 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 04/22/2023 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 3 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 03/12/2023 | DC United | 1 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 07/31/2022 | DC United | 2 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 07/04/2022 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 5 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 10/02/2021 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 05/17/2021 | DC United | 0 - 1 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
09/13/2025
03/22/2025
07/06/2024
04/13/2024
04/22/2023
03/12/2023
07/31/2022
07/04/2022
10/02/2021
05/17/2021
DC United Win
Orlando City SC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Substitutes Steal the Show in DC United's Thrilling Comeback Win
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. An electrifying 3-2 victory at Audi Field proved that matches are won on the bench, as late tactical shifts completely flipped the script.
An Early Blow and Possession Chess
A thunderous atmosphere at Audi Field was rewarded almost instantly. DC United struck first, with J. Hopkins finding the back of the net in the 10th minute off a slick feed from K. Kurokawa. The Intensity was palpable as the hosts tried to build on their momentum, but Orlando City SC refused to panic. The visitors slowly took a stranglehold on the midfield, eventually dominating possession with 60% of the ball. Despite their territorial control, Orlando struggled initially to break through a resilient local defense. The high Balance of the opening half told a story of two contrasting styles—the hosts relying on direct, aggressive transitions to generate 15 total shots, while the visitors patiently probed for openings in the final third.
The Lions Roar Back
The complexion of the match shifted dramatically after the interval. Orlando's sustained pressure finally paid dividends in the 56th minute when J. Ellis smashed home the equalizer, silencing the home crowd. Seeking to capitalize on this wave of momentum, the visitors turned to their bench, and the decision worked wonders. Substitute T. Spicer made an immediate impact, putting Orlando ahead in the 67th minute with a clinical finish. Suddenly, the Stakes for the home side were massive as they stared down a demoralizing defeat. Orlando looked completely in control, passing with an 85% completion rate and dictating the tempo, leaving the home side searching desperately for answers as the clock mercilessly ticked down.
Bench Magic Seals the Points
Just as Orlando seemed poised to take all three points back to Florida, DC United's manager orchestrated a masterclass in substitutions. The game's Upset Factor spiked violently in the dying moments. First, L. Munteanu ignited the crowd in the 84th minute, burying a crucial equalizer set up brilliantly by fellow substitute N. Markovic. With Audi Field rocking, the hosts ruthlessly pressed for the kill. In the 90th minute, pure pandemonium erupted. Yet another substitute, J. Murrell, linked up with K. Rowles, who delivered a devastating stoppage-time strike to snatch a 3-2 win. The dramatic victory propels DC up the table, capping off a spectacular performance that showcased sheer determination and ruthless late execution.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A high-octane mix of 15 set-piece corners, five lead changes, and incredible impact from substitutes who provided late goals and crucial assists.
How dramatic was the late winner by Louis Munteanu?
Louis Munteanu's vital 84th-minute strike actually leveled the score, sparking the ultimate drama that allowed K. Rowles to snatch the 90th-minute victory.
How did DC United complete the comeback from behind?
Managerial brilliance flipped the script, as substitutes Nikola Markovic and J. Murrell provided the vital assists for the 84th and 90th-minute goals.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Chaos Awaits at Audi Field as Struggling Defenses Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. This meeting of two defensively fragile sides offers more chaotic entertainment than high-quality football, making it a gritty watch for the die-hards.
The Setup
DC United host Orlando City SC at Audi Field on April 25, 2026, in a matchup defined by alarming defensive woes. The visitors have leaked a staggering 25 goals in just eight games, dragging their Form into the gutter and leaving them languishing in 15th place with a mere four points. DC United has not fared much better, sitting slightly higher in ninth but still desperately searching for consistency. A low Stakes rating reflects the early nature of the regular season campaign, but for two managers already feeling the heat, every point is vital. With both backlines regularly breaching under pressure, the combined defensive record points to an unpredictable shootout rather than a tactical masterclass.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on two standout performers trying to operate amid the structural chaos. The home side leans heavily on Nikola Markovic to dictate the tempo and create order in the final third. He faces a direct challenge from Adrian Marin, who has been a rare bright spark for the Florida outfit. This specific individual duel might just cut through the defensive noise and provide the singular moment of quality needed to claim all three points.
Our Prediction
We expect a sloppy but high-scoring affair. While a steady Balance metric suggests these struggling sides are evenly matched on paper, Orlando's historically porous backline is simply too glaring to ignore. DC United should edge a 3-2 victory, capitalizing on the visitors' severe structural disarray to secure a much-needed home win.