DC Unitedreturn to Audi Field this weekend hoping to halt a dismal eight-game winless streak across all competitions, as they welcome a confident Austin FC side fresh off a much-needed victory.
The Black-and-Red's woes continued last time out with a 2-1 defeat on the road at Columbus Crew, marking yet another setback in what's quickly become a forgettable MLS campaign. Rooted second from the bottom in the MLS Eastern Conference, DC have managed just a single draw while losing seven of their last eight, and worryingly, haven't celebrated a home win since early May.
In contrast, Austin FC arrive in the capital with a bit more spring in their step after edging LA Galaxy 2-1 to snap a two-game losing slide. Josh Wolff's men have dropped just one of their last six and look well-positioned to pile more misery on a struggling DC side they've already beaten twice in previous head-to-heads.
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How to watch DC United vs Austin FC online - TV channels & live streams
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In the United States (US), the MLS match between DC United and Austin FC will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.
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DC United vs Austin FC kick-off time
The MLS match between DC United and Austin FC will be played at Audi Field in Washington DC, United States.
It will kick off at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT on Saturday, July 26, in the US.
Team news & squads
DC United vs Austin FC lineups
5-3-2
Formation
4-4-2
AUSDCU-Line up
DCUSubstitutes
Manager
K. Flanagan
AUS-Line up
AUSSubstitutes
Manager
N. Estevez
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
DC United team news
DC will be without Aaron Herrera, who saw red against Columbus, while Kristian Fletcher remains a long-term absentee due to a torn cruciate ligament, he's not expected back until March 2026.
Lukas MacNaughton is still nursing a thigh issue but could return in the coming weeks.
Austin FC team news
Austin, meanwhile, are dealing with a blow of their own, with star striker Brandon Vazquez sidelined until next month due to a knee injury. Vazquez has been their talisman up front, scoring nine times in 22 appearances.
In his absence, Myrto Uzuni stepped up with a goal against the Galaxy and should continue leading the charge, while promising youngster Owen Wolff could once again play a key role in the final third.
Form
DCU-Form
DCUColumbus Crew
2
-
1
DC United
L
Charlotte FC
2
-
1
DC United
L
LA Galaxy
2
-
1
DC United
L
Nashville SC
5
-
2
DC United
L
DC United
0
-
0
Atlanta United
D
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 5/11
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 4/5
- Both teams scored
- 4/5
AUS-Form
AUSLA Galaxy
1
-
2
Austin FC
W
Austin FC
0
-
0
New England Revolution
D
San Jose Earthquakes
2
-
2
Austin FC
W
Seattle Sounders FC
2
-
0
Austin FC
L
Austin FC
2
-
1
New York Red Bulls
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 6/6
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
DCULast 2 matches
AUS0
Wins
0
Draws
2
Wins
Goals scored
6- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/2
- Both teams scored
- 1/2