It’s the Columbus Crew versus D.C. United at Audi Field on September 9, 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 Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United on September 9, 2026
You can watch D.C. United take on the Columbus Crew live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on September 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
Columbus Crew (6-5-12) at D.C. United (5-10-7) — Match Preview
Columbus Crew (6-5-12) travel to Audi Field to face D.C. United (5-10-7) on September 9, 2026, a meeting between two Eastern Conference clubs with little separating them in the standings. D.C. United sits 12th in MLS, just one spot ahead of Columbus at 13th, so positioning is thin on both sides heading into this one.
Wessam Abou Ali has been Columbus’ most dangerous finisher, scoring 5 goals in just 7 appearances since joining the attack. D.C. United counters with Tai Baribo, who leads all eligible players in this matchup with 12 goals across 17 appearances. Louis Munteanu gives the home side a second scoring threat with 6 goals in 19 outings, while Keisuke Kurokawa has contributed 4 assists from the back. Columbus will look to Dylan Chambost to create in the final third, where he has posted 4 assists across 20 appearances this season.
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What Time is the D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew Match Today?
The Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United?
You can watch Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Columbus Crew vs. D.C. United
Columbus Crew
Wessam Abou Ali — Forward. He’s turned in 5 goals across just 7 appearances since arriving, a scoring rate that leads every attacker in this matchup. That kind of efficiency in front of goal makes him the player D.C. United’s back line will be most worried about tracking. If Columbus is going to walk away from Audi Field with a result, it likely starts with him finding space in the box.
Dylan Chambost — Midfielder. Chambost has quietly become Columbus’ primary creator, setting up 4 assists across 20 appearances this season. His distribution from midfield gives the Crew a way to work the ball into dangerous areas even when the finishing touch isn’t there. Watch for him to look for Abou Ali making late runs into the channel.
Taha Habroune — Midfielder. Habroune has chipped in 2 goals over 22 appearances, giving Columbus a second scoring option out of midfield. He’s logged more minutes on the field than almost anyone else on this roster, a sign of how much the coaching staff trusts his two-way work. His ability to arrive late in the box adds an extra layer to the Crew’s attack beyond Abou Ali.
D.C. United
Tai Baribo — Forward. Baribo has been D.C. United’s focal point up top, scoring 12 goals in 17 appearances this season, the highest output of any player in this match. Nearly every attacking sequence for the home side eventually runs through him. Columbus will need a plan specifically built around containing him if they want to leave with anything.
Louis Munteanu — Forward. Munteanu has added 6 goals of his own across 19 appearances, giving D.C. United a genuine one-two punch alongside Baribo up front. Defenses that key in on Baribo alone leave space for Munteanu to make it count. That kind of secondary scoring threat is exactly what separates D.C. United from teams with a single reliable finisher.
Keisuke Kurokawa — Defender. Kurokawa has contributed 4 assists from the back across 23 appearances, an unusual output for a defender and a reflection of how involved he gets in D.C. United’s buildup play. His willingness to push forward adds a wrinkle Columbus’ wide players will have to account for. It’s the kind of production that turns a solid defensive season into a genuinely two-way one.
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