League-position context
DC United rank21st
FC Cincinnati rank6th
DC United points40
FC Cincinnati points59
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.
FC Cincinnati: #6 · 59 pts · GD +10
7 pts off the top 2. 7 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
19-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.