MLS Match Preview: New England Revolution (6-11-7) vs. D. C. United (4-14-7)

Team Overview

New England Revolution

Record: 6 Wins – 11 Losses – 7 Draws (25 points)

Standing: 12th in Eastern Conference

Recent Form: D–L–L–D–W

Key Players:

Carles Gil – 8 goals, 8 assists; top scorer and playmaker

Matt Turner – recently returned goalkeeper aiming to reclaim USMNT spot

Tomás Chancalay – dynamic winger with pace and creativity

The Revolution are winless in their last nine matches but have shown flashes of resilience, including a dramatic 3–3 draw against Sporting KC. Matt Turner’s return could stabilize their defense, which has allowed multiple goals in five straight home games.

D.C. United

Record: 4 Wins – 14 Losses – 7 Draws (19 points)

Standing: 15th in Eastern Conference

Recent Form: L–L–L–L–L

Key Players:

Christian Benteke – 8 goals; dominant in aerial duels

Pedro Santos – creative midfielder with set-piece threat

Luis Barraza – goalkeeper with standout performances despite team struggles

D.C. United are in a deep slump, winless since May 31 and losers of five straight. New head coach René Weiler brings hope, but the team’s defensive frailty and lack of cohesion remain major concerns.

Head-to-Head History

Last 5 Meetings	Result
May 2025	D.C. United 1–1 New England
Oct 2024	New England 1–2 D.C. United
May 2024	D.C. United 2–1 New England
Sept 2023	New England 3–0 D.C. United
July 2023	New England 2–2 D.C. United

New England wins: 1

D.C. United wins: 2

Draws: 2

D.C. are unbeaten in the last three meetings