It’s D.C. United versus Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium on August 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC on August 22, 2026
You can watch Charlotte FC take on D.C. United live on Apple TV on August 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET. Want to watch on DIRECTV? Simple add Apple TV to your DIRECTV account to stream every MLS match, including Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United.
D.C. United (5-9-6) at Charlotte FC (8-5-7) — Match Preview
D.C. United (5-9-6) travel to Bank of America Stadium to face Charlotte FC (8-5-7) on August 22, 2026, with the home side sitting 7th in the Eastern Conference and D.C. United down in ninth. Charlotte’s attack runs through Pep Biel, who has produced 10 goals and 5 assists across 20 appearances from midfield, giving the Crown a genuine two-way threat in the final third. D.C. United’s attack is led by designated player Tai Baribo, who joined the club ahead of the 2026 season after scoring 19 goals across all competitions for Philadelphia in 2025.
Idan Toklomati adds a second scoring outlet for Charlotte with 6 goals in 20 appearances, while D.C. United’s Jackson Hopkins has chipped in 2 goals of his own across 20 matches from midfield. Keisuke Kurokawa has offered a steady outlet from the back for D.C. United, setting up 3 assists in 20 appearances, and Ashley Westwood gives Charlotte a similar presence with 3 assists in 19 appearances. With Charlotte comfortably ahead in the table and D.C. United still chasing consistency at 5-9-6, Baribo’s finishing may be the deciding factor in Charlotte.
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What Time is the Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United Match Today?
The D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC?
You can watch D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: D.C. United vs. Charlotte FC
D.C. United
Tai Baribo — F. Tai Baribo has been D.C. United’s most reliable source of goals this season, scoring 12 times in just 16 appearances. That output makes him the focal point of the attack heading into Charlotte, and defenders will have to account for his movement in behind all night.
Jackson Hopkins — M. A steady presence in the D.C. United midfield, Jackson Hopkins has featured in 20 matches and added 2 goals of his own. His willingness to push forward from deeper positions gives the visitors another look in the final third beyond their front line.
Keisuke Kurokawa — D. From the back line, Keisuke Kurokawa has quietly racked up 3 assists across 20 appearances, evidence of how often D.C. United look to spring their attack through him. Charlotte’s wide players will need to track his forward runs closely in this one.
Charlotte FC
Pep Biel — M. Pep Biel is the engine of the Charlotte FC attack, producing 10 goals and 5 assists across 20 appearances this season. Few players in this matchup carry as much offensive responsibility, and his combination of scoring and creating puts him at the center of nearly every Charlotte possession that matters.
Idan Toklomati — F. Idan Toklomati gives Charlotte a second scoring threat up top, netting 6 goals in 20 appearances. Pairing his movement with Biel’s creativity has been a big part of what’s kept Charlotte in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Ashley Westwood — M. Ashley Westwood rounds out Charlotte’s midfield with 3 assists in 19 appearances, a reminder that the service to Toklomati and company doesn’t run through Biel alone. His experience in possession should help Charlotte control tempo through the middle of the park.
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