League-position context
New York City FC rank2nd
DC United rank10th
New York City FC points64
DC United points50
New York City FC: #2 ยท 64 pts ยท GD +21
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
DC United: #10 ยท 50 pts ยท GD +4
14 pts off the top 2. 3 pts off the play-off line. 12 pts clear of the relegation zone.
14-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.