It’s the Atlanta United FC versus the D.C. United at Audi Field on September 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Audi Field, Washington, DC
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United on September 12, 2026
You can watch the D.C. United take on the Atlanta United FC live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on September 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
Atlanta United FC (6-4-13) at D.C. United (5-10-7) — Match Preview
Atlanta United FC (6-4-13) travel to Audi Field on September 12, 2026 to face D.C. United (5-10-7) in a matchup between two clubs jockeying for positioning outside the playoff picture. Atlanta sits 14th in MLS while D.C. United sits 11th, and neither side can afford to let a winnable road trip slip away this late in the season. Miguel Almirón leads Atlanta’s attack with 4 goals and 6 assists across 17 appearances, and he’ll look to combine with Alexey Miranchuk, who has contributed 5 goals and 6 assists of his own in 22 matches from midfield.
D.C. United counters with Tai Baribo, whose 12 goals in just 17 appearances have made him the club’s most productive weapon this season, while Louis Munteanu adds a second scoring outlet with 6 goals in 19 matches. Defensively, Atlanta will lean on Elías Baez, who has chipped in 4 assists from the back line in 20 appearances, while D.C. United’s Keisuke Kurokawa has matched that mark with 4 assists across 23 matches. Atlanta has drawn just 4 matches this season while D.C. United has drawn 10, the kind of contrast that puts extra weight on whichever front line breaks through first here.
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What Time is the Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United Match Today?
The Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United?
You can watch Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Atlanta United FC vs. D.C. United
Atlanta United FC
Miguel Almirón — F. Four goals and 6 assists in 17 appearances have kept Miguel Almirón at the center of Atlanta’s attack this season. He’s as comfortable finishing chances as creating them, and D.C. United’s back line will need to account for his movement all night.
Alexey Miranchuk — M. Alexey Miranchuk paces Atlanta’s midfield production with 5 goals and 6 assists across 22 appearances this season. His dual-threat numbers make him as much a creator as a finisher, giving Atlanta a steady source of chances out of central midfield.
Elías Baez — D. Elías Baez has added 4 assists from Atlanta’s back line in 20 appearances, an uncommon return for a defender and a sign of how far forward the club asks him to push. His willingness to join the attack gives Atlanta an extra outlet when the midfield gets congested.
D.C. United
Tai Baribo — F. Tai Baribo has been D.C. United’s most productive weapon this season, scoring 12 goals in just 17 appearances. That efficiency rate makes him the home side’s likeliest source of a goal on any given night, and Atlanta’s defense will have its hands full trying to limit his touches inside the box.
Louis Munteanu — F. Louis Munteanu has chipped in 6 goals of his own across 19 appearances, giving D.C. United a second reliable scoring threat alongside Baribo. The pairing gives the home side two live outlets in the final third, spreading the workload defenses have to track.
Keisuke Kurokawa — D. Keisuke Kurokawa has matched Baez’s return from the back, recording 4 assists in 23 appearances for D.C. United. His distribution out of the defensive third has been a steady source of service for the attack, rounding out a roster that leans on production from unexpected positions.
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