D.C. United vs Columbus Crew Highlights - September 09, 2026

D.C. United beat Columbus Crew 2-1 in Major League Soccer on September 09, 2026. The match was played at Audi Field.

Tai Baribo (24', 37') scored for D.C. United. Santiago Rodríguez (49') scored for Columbus Crew.

At kick-off D.C. United stood in position 12 with 25 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.

That run had left D.C. United 2 games without defeat. Columbus Crew went into the game in position 13, on 23 points.

They had won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 in their previous five.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Santiago Rodríguez’s effort (11'). Shortly afterwards, Malte Amundsen could not find the target for Columbus Crew (11').

The referee cautioned Tarun Karumanchi of Columbus Crew on 12 minutes. Moments later, Kimito Nono sent an effort off target for D.C. United (15').

Louis Munteanu tested the goalkeeper for D.C. United (15'). Soon after, Cesar Ruvalcaba was booked for Columbus Crew (19').

Tai Baribo scored for D.C. United on 24 minutes after a pass from Louis Munteanu. Shortly afterwards, a block denied Taha Habroune on 29 minutes.

Dylan Chambost forced a save for Columbus Crew on 30 minutes. Kimito Nono picked out Tai Baribo, who scored for D.C. United (37').

After the break, Sean Zawadzki shot wide for Columbus Crew on 49 minutes.

Santiago Rodríguez scored for Columbus Crew on 49 minutes after a pass from Josef Martínez.

Moments later, Matti Peltola saw a shot blocked (50'). A block denied Brooks Lennon on 57 minutes.

Soon after, the referee cautioned Kye Rowles of D.C. United on 57 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Brais Méndez’s effort (61').

Nathan Ordaz tested the goalkeeper for D.C. United (76'). Brandon Servania forced a save for D.C. United on 89 minutes.

Sean Johnson was booked for D.C. United (90'+5'). Substitutions: D.C. United 4, Columbus Crew 5.

Columbus Crew controlled 72% of possession. D.C. United had 10 shots with 5 on target, while Columbus Crew had 16 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: D.C. United 3, Columbus Crew 3. Corners: D.C. United 3, Columbus Crew 5.

Columbus Crew completed the most passes, 731 in total at 90.8% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.