League-position context
FC Cincinnati rank1st
DC United rank23rd
FC Cincinnati points69
DC United points40
FC Cincinnati: #1 · 69 pts · GD +18
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 18 pts above the play-off edge. 33 pts clear of the relegation zone.
DC United: #23 · 40 pts · GD -4
23 pts off the top 2. 12 pts off the play-off line. 4 pts clear of the relegation zone.
29-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.