League-position context
New York Red Bulls rank15th
DC United rank21st
New York Red Bulls points47
DC United points40
New York Red Bulls: #15 · 47 pts · GD +5
19 pts off the top 2. 7 pts off the play-off line. 16 pts clear of the relegation zone.
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.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.