It’s D.C. United versus FC Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on September 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: TQL Stadium
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati on September 5, 2026
You can watch the FC Cincinnati take on the D.C. United live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on September 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
D.C. United (5-10-7) at FC Cincinnati (8-7-7) — Match Preview
D.C. United arrive at TQL Stadium on September 5, 2026 carrying a 5-10-7 record, a mark that leaves them 11th in MLS heading into this one, while FC Cincinnati sit sixth at 8-7-7 and enter with far more to play for down the stretch. Tai Baribo has been the engine of United’s attack all season, scoring 12 goals in just 17 appearances, and the visitors will need him at his sharpest against a Cincinnati side that rarely goes long without scoring itself. Kévin Denkey has matched that pace for the home team, netting 11 goals across 21 appearances, and his partnership up top with Evander has kept Cincinnati firmly in the playoff conversation.
Evander is the bigger name in that pairing, producing 13 goals and 11 assists in 21 matches, a return that makes him one of the most productive attackers in MLS this season and the player most likely to swing the match on his own. D.C. United counter with a deeper group of contributors, including Jackson Hopkins, who has added two goals across 22 appearances from midfield, and Keisuke Kurokawa, who has chipped in four assists from the back line over 22 appearances. Neither club reported an injury absence for either roster heading into the match, so both sides should have their full complement of attacking options available.
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What Time is the FC Cincinnati vs. D.C. United Match Today?
The D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati match starts at 7:30 PM ET.
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Players to Watch: D.C. United vs. FC Cincinnati
D.C. United
Tai Baribo — F. Baribo has scored 12 goals in just 17 appearances this season, a scoring rate that makes him the most dangerous attacker on either roster ahead of kickoff. He remains United’s most direct route to a result, the player the visitors most need to find when the match opens up.
Jackson Hopkins — M. A regular presence in United’s midfield, Hopkins has contributed two goals across 22 appearances and offers a secondary scoring outlet from deeper positions. His consistency in getting on the field has made him one of the more reliable figures in a difficult season for the club.
Keisuke Kurokawa — D. Kurokawa has provided four assists in 22 appearances from the back line, evidence that United’s buildup often runs through his side of the field. That kind of output from a defender gives the visitors a rare attacking wrinkle heading into Cincinnati.
FC Cincinnati
Evander — M. Few players in MLS have matched Evander’s production this season, with 13 goals and 11 assists across 21 appearances putting him at the center of everything Cincinnati does going forward. He is the player most likely to decide this match with a moment of individual quality.
Kévin Denkey — F. Denkey has scored 11 goals in 21 appearances, giving Cincinnati a finisher who can turn half-chances into results. His partnership with Evander has been central to the home side’s push up the MLS table.
Pavel Bucha — M. Bucha has set up eight goals across 21 appearances, adding a second creative outlet behind Cincinnati’s front line. His distribution gives the home side another way to unlock a D.C. United side that has managed only five wins all season.
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