Major League Soccer Regular Season - 8
Philadelphia Union 0 - 0 FT DC United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Baribo 35'
Peglow 37'
HT
N. Markovic 60'
64' ↓ I. Vassilev ↑C. Sullivan
↓ J. Hopkins ↑G. Turner 75'
↓ Peglow ↑C. Clark 75'
76' ↓ J. Bueno ↑D. Jean Jacques
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Nathan Harriel 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Japhet Sery Larsen 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Olwethu Makhanya 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frankie Westfield
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Indiana Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Jesus Bueno 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Milan Iloski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ezekiel Alladoh 
MAGNET
51
Activity
51
Activity
32
Passes
19
Duels
Bruno Damiani
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Andrew Rick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Geiner Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philippe Ndinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cavan Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danley Jean Jacques
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Jakupovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Silvan Hefti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Bartlett
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kye Rowles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Kurokawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Aaron Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matti Peltola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Markovic 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
3
Blocks
João Peglow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Tai Baribo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Hopkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Jordan Farr
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alex Bono
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Conner Antley
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
Gavin Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jared Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Servania
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | DC United | 1 - 0 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 09/27/2025 | DC United | 0 - 6 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 04/26/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 09/22/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 4 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 05/04/2024 | DC United | 2 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 08/26/2023 | DC United | 1 - 3 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
02/22/2026
09/27/2025
04/26/2025
09/22/2024
05/04/2024
08/26/2023
Philadelphia Union Win
DC United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
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
Sterile Dominance Leaves Union Frustrated
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. A relentless but toothless display of possession from the hosts resulted in a drab scoreless draw that helps neither side climb the Eastern Conference ladder.
Early Intentions
Philadelphia Union stepped onto the field at Subaru Park desperate to snap their sluggish early-season form. They immediately dictated the tempo, setting a high Intensity rating as they pinned DC United deep in their own half. The hosts dominated possession, hoarding 62% of the ball and suffocating any counter-attacks before they could even materialize. However, despite the lopsided field tilt, the final ball lacked conviction. The visitors simply sat back, absorbing the pressure and challenging the Union to find a creative spark through a dense defensive block.
The Set-Piece Barrage
The true story of the game unfolded on the flanks and out by the corner flags. A staggering 11 total corners defined the Balance of play, with Philadelphia earning 10 of those. The set-piece pressure was immense, turning the penalty area into a physical battleground. Defensively, Frankie Westfield was a massive presence for the home side, recycling possession and driving the team forward with crucial distribution. Nathan Harriel matched that effort, ensuring DC never had room to breathe. Yet, despite 17 total shots from the Union, only four tested the goalkeeper, rendering their offensive metrics hollow.
Spoils Shared
As the clock ticked down, the lack of clinical finishing cemented a frustrating reality for the 14th-placed hosts. DC United offered virtually nothing going forward, failing to register a single shot on target all night. Nikola Markovic anchored the visitors' midfield admirably, prioritizing structure over ambition to secure a gritty road point. The zero-zero result keeps the capital club lingering mid-table, while Philadelphia's search for answers in the final third leaves them staring at a disappointing minus-five goal difference early in the campaign.
Key Questions
How many shots on target did DC United have?
DC United failed to register a single shot on target throughout the entire match.
Who was the standout performer for Philadelphia?
Frankie Westfield delivered a commanding defensive performance, securing the backline while pushing his team forward with key passes.
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.
A Struggle for Momentum in Chester
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. With both sides stumbling out of the gates, this early-season clash is less about spectacle and more about sheer survival instincts.
The Setup
On April 18, 2026, Subaru Park hosts an Eastern Conference scrap between Philadelphia Union and DC United. The hosts are enduring a miserable start to the campaign, sitting near the bottom of the standings with an abysmal Form rating. Managing just one win from their first seven outings, the home side looks devoid of confidence. The visitors have fared slightly better to reach ninth place, but a stuttering run of results shows they are far from their best. Because it is only Gameweek 8, the Stakes remain modest. However, a decent Balance rating suggests this will be a tightly contested affair, even if the attacking Stars have yet to shine brightly for either camp.
Key Battle
This match hinges on Philadelphia's blunt forward line trying to crack a leaky visiting defense. The home attack has managed just six goals all season, highlighting a desperate need for a creative spark. Against a visiting backline that has already shipped nine goals, whichever unit can organize itself and limit unforced errors will likely dictate the tempo of the night.
Our Prediction
We expect a scrappy, low-scoring affair. The visitors will likely try to absorb pressure, but desperation should push Philadelphia to edge a 1-0 victory. The hosts will grind out a result through sheer necessity rather than tactical brilliance.