League-position context
Los Angeles FC rank2nd
DC United rank28th
Los Angeles FC points67
DC United points27
Los Angeles FC: #2 · 67 pts · GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 17 pts above the play-off edge. 31 pts clear of the relegation zone.
DC United: #28 · 27 pts · GD -35
40 pts off the top 2. 23 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts from safety.
40-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.