League-position context
Columbus Crew rank2nd
DC United rank21st
Columbus Crew points66
DC United points40
Columbus Crew: #2 · 66 pts · GD +32
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
DC United: #21 · 40 pts · GD -18
26 pts off the top 2. 14 pts off the play-off line. 9 pts clear of the relegation zone.
26-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.