Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Audi Field — Washington, D.C.
Broadcast: FOX / FOX Sports App / UFL+
Venue Profile — Audi Field
- Location: Buzzard Point, Washington, D.C.
- Capacity: ~20,000
- Surface: Grass
- Home‑Field Advantage: One of the loudest and most compact stadiums in the UFL
- Team Fit: DC thrives on crowd‑driven defensive energy and tempo control
Audi Field has historically been a Defenders fortress, especially in night games.
Weather Forecast (Washington, D.C.)
Kickoff Weather Rating: 8.5/10 — Slight wind, otherwise ideal
- Temperature: 68–72°F
- Sky: Partly cloudy
- Wind: 8–12 mph from the southwest
- Rain Chance: 10%
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Impact:
- Slight wind may affect deep balls
- Otherwise excellent football conditions
Injury Report
DC Defenders
- QB Jordan Ta’amu — Probable (shoulder)
- RB Abram Smith — Probable (ankle)
- WR Chris Blair — Questionable (hamstring)
- CB Michael Joseph — Out (knee)
- DE Davin Bellamy — Probable (groin)
Orlando Storm
- QB Quinten Dormady — Probable (rib)
- RB Devin Darrington — Out (foot)
- WR Charleston Rambo — Probable (ankle)
- WR Cody Latimer — Out (hamstring)
- LB Terrance Plummer — Questionable (illness)
Impact Summary:
- DC’s secondary is thin without Joseph — a concern vs. Orlando’s vertical passing.
- Orlando missing Latimer removes a key possession receiver.
- Both starting QBs are expected to play, keeping offenses intact.
Team Records & Recent Form
DC Defenders (5–3)
Last 5: 3–2 Home Record: 3–1 Points For: 184 Points Against: 165
Form Notes:
- Offense improving with Ta’amu healthier
- Defense inconsistent but opportunistic
- Strong red‑zone efficiency at home
Orlando Storm (6–2)
Last 5: 4–1 Road Record: 3–1 Points For: 201 Points Against: 152
Form Notes:
- One of the league’s most balanced offenses
- Defense excels at limiting explosive plays
- Orlando has won three straight
Key Player Matchups
1. Jordan Ta’amu (DC) vs. Orlando Secondary
- Ta’amu’s mobility is a major factor
- Orlando ranks top‑3 in pass defense
- DC needs Ta’amu to extend plays
Edge: Orlando, unless Ta’amu’s shoulder is 100%.
2. Quinten Dormady (ORL) vs. DC Pass Rush
- Dormady thrives on timing routes
- DC’s pass rush is inconsistent but explosive when Bellamy is active
- Dormady must avoid pressure up the middle
Edge: Dormady, if protected.
3. Abram Smith (DC) vs. Orlando Front Seven
- Smith is DC’s offensive engine
- Orlando allows just 3.7 yards per carry
- If Smith gets going, DC controls tempo
Edge: Orlando, slight.
4. Charleston Rambo (ORL) vs. DC Cornerbacks
- Rambo’s speed vs. DC’s weakened secondary
- DC missing Joseph is a major concern
- Expect Orlando to attack deep early
Edge: Rambo
Series History
- All‑time: DC leads 3–2
- Last meeting (2025): DC won 27–23
- At Audi Field: DC is 2–0 vs. Orlando
Trend: DC has historically defended home turf well, but Orlando enters as the hotter team.
Betting Trends
DC Defenders
- 3–1 ATS at home
- Overs hit in 4 of last 6
- 5–0 in last five home night games
Orlando Storm
- 4–1 ATS in last five
- Unders hit in 3 of last 4
- 3–1 on the road this season
Head‑to‑Head
- Home team has won 4 of last 5
- Last two meetings decided by one score
GAME ODDS
DC Defenders 45.5
Orlando Storm – 2.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, May 21, 2026
