Still nursing the sting of their Campeonato Cup disappointment, Columbus Crew return to MLS action as they travel to Audi Field to take on DC United this Saturday. With only four games left in the regular season, both sides will look to make a late climb up the table.
The hosts faced another blow in their pursuit of a top-seven finish in the Eastern Conference, enduring a crushing 4-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union last Sunday. Under the guidance of head coach Troy Lesesne, the Black-and-Red will aim to disrupt the Crew's possession with high pressing, transitioning quickly into attack. However, despite their aggressive approach, DC United has struggled to maintain consistency, and recent setbacks have left their playoff ambitions teetering on the edge.
Meanwhile, the visitors saw their hopes of claiming a second trophy this season dashed on Wednesday night, falling to Club América in the Campeones Cup after a tense penalty shootout.
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How to watch DC United vs Columbus Crew online - TV channels & live streams
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DC United vs Columbus Crew kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, September 28, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Audi Field |
The Major League Soccer match between DC United and Columbus Crew will be played at Audi Field in Washington, D.C., United States.
It will kick off at 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT on Saturday, September 28, in the US.
Team news & squads
DC United team news
The hosts will be missing key players for Saturday's clash, with Cristian Dajome and Aaron Herrera suspended after reaching the yellow card limit in their recent match against Philadelphia.
Injury concerns also persist for the Black-and-Red, as they continue to deal with the absences of several pivotal players. Matai Akinmboni (ankle), Conner Antley (knee), and Jackson Hopkins (ankle) remain sidelined. Austrian defender David Schnegg is still out after missing the last four games with a calf issue, while Russell Canouse is questionable following an abdominal strain.
DC United possible XI: Bono; Tubbs, Mcvey, Peltola; Santos, Klich, Ku-DiPietro, Rodriguez; Pirani, Stroud, Benteke
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Miller, Bono, Crockford, Zamudio |
| Defenders: | Bartlett, Santos, Antley, Tubbs, Herrera, Sargis, Akinmboni, McVey |
| Midfielders: | Peltola, Enow, Canouse, Stroud, Pirani, Rodriguez, Garay, Ku-DiPietro, Hopkins, Klich |
| Forwards: | Dajome, Murrell, Benteke, Badji, Fletcher |
Columbus Crew team news
On the other side, the visitors will be missing their experienced shot-stopper, Evan Bush, who remains out due to a serious arm injury sustained in April.
Up front, Cucho Hernandez has netted 15 goals this season, placing him seventh in the race for the Golden Boot. He trails DC United's Cristian Benteke, who leads the standings by four goals, with both strikers aiming to boost their tallies when they meet this weekend.
Columbus Crew possible XI: Schulte; Moreira, Cheberko, Amundsen; Farsi, Matan, Nagbe, Arfsten; Jackson, Rossi, Ramirez
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Schulte, Hagen, Romero |
| Defenders: | Herrera, Camacho, DeJuan Jones, Amundsen, Cheberko, Farsi, Moreira |
| Midfielders: | Derrick Jones, Nagbe, Chambost, Jackson, Zawadzki, Yeboah, Matan |
| Forwards: | Hernandez, Rossi, Habroune, Ramirez, Russell-Rowe, Arfsten |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/07/24 | Columbus Crew 1-1 DC United | MLS |
| 04/09/23 | DC United 0-2 Columbus Crew | MLS |
| 03/05/23 | Columbus Crew 2-0 DC United | MLS |
| 07/14/22 | DC United 2-2 Columbus Crew | MLS |
| 05/01/22 | Columbus Crew 3-0 DC United | MLS |