League-position context
DC United rank9th
New York Red Bulls rank1st
DC United points51
New York Red Bulls points71
DC United: #9 ยท 51 pts ยท GD +10
18 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 19 pts clear of the relegation zone.
New York Red Bulls: #1 ยท 71 pts ยท GD +29
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 39 pts clear of the relegation zone.
20-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.