MLS Match Preview: D. C. United (4-10-6) vs. Atlanta United FC (4-10-5)

Two struggling Eastern Conference sides, DC United and Atlanta United, face off in a must-win MLS showdown at Audi Field. Both clubs are desperate to snap three-game losing streaks and revive their fading playoff hopes.

Match Details

Fixture	DC United vs Atlanta United
Date	Saturday, July 5, 2025
Kickoff	7:30 PM ET
Venue	Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
Broadcast	MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Head-to-Head	Atlanta leads 10W–7L–2D in 19 meetings

Current Form & Standings

Team	Record	Points	Last 5 Matches
DC United	4–10–6	18 pts (12th East)	L–L–L–W–D
Atlanta United	4–10–5	17 pts (14th East)	L–L–L–W–W

DC United have lost 3 straight, scoring just once and conceding 10 goals in that span.

Atlanta United are winless in 9 road games this season (0–7–2), conceding 22 goals away.

Tactical Breakdown

DC United

Strengths: Set-piece threat, physicality in the box

Key Players:

Christian Benteke: 6 goals in 13 appearances; returned from injury last week

David Schnegg: 7 duels won vs. Nashville, active on the left flank

Injuries/Suspensions:

Gabriel Pirani (suspended)

Kristian Fletcher, Lukas MacNaughton (injured)

Aaron Herrera (returning from international duty)

Atlanta United FC

Strengths: Midfield creativity, historical edge at Audi Field

Key Players:

Miguel Almirón: 6 goal involvements in 17 games since returning from Europe

Emmanuel Latte Lath: 5 goals, but on a 12-match scoring drought

Injuries/Suspensions:

Ajani Fortune, Derrick Williams, Josh Cohen, Bartosz Slisz (suspended), Muyumba (doubtful)

Key Matchups to Watch

Duel	Edge
Benteke vs. Atlanta CBs	DC United – aerial dominance
Almirón vs. Servania	Atlanta – creative spark
Schnegg vs. Lennon	Even – both fullbacks push high

Advanced Stats Snapshot

Metric	DC United	Atlanta United FC
Goals Scored	17 (last in East)	22
Goals Conceded	39 (worst in East)	37
Clean Sheets	2	1
Road Record	—	0–7–2