DC United is back on the field tonight as the Atlantic Cup rivalry resumes with a match against the New York Red Bulls. DC United knows three points are necessary after taking a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Inter Miami last weekend.

The Black-and-Red are starting to have their backs against the wall in their quest to make the playoffs for the first time since 2019. The loss to Miami on the road pushed the team back to 12th in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. They go up against a Red Bull team that sits in 8th place, just six points above DC but also above the playoff line. It gives the match some added heat, which is needed for a rivalry that the league has relegated to mostly midweek matchups. The last one was a wild one, with the teams leaving Sports Illustrated Stadium back on April 22nd with a point each in a 4-4 draw that was ridiculous from start to finish.

DC United still have seven matches remaining in the regular season starting with the one tonight. That’s time for them to build the momentum they need to get into the playoffs. However, it’s the start of a seven-game stretch that will span just 25 days, so getting points in each match is vital for them to move up the table and get into the playoffs. They hope to get it started tonight by beating the Red Bulls and also win the Atlantic Cup for the first time since 2021.

DC United vs. New York Red Bulls

Location: Audi Field

Kickoff time: 7:30pm ET

Available streaming: Apple TV