DC United suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to New York City FC at Audi Field, with a late strike from Talles Magno proving the difference in the final match of the club’s 2026 MLS season.
Both sides were very much on a par for the majority of the game. DC United had their chances and were well organised in defence. Farley was excellent in goal, making a couple of crucial saves to keep it level.
With the game looking set for a scoreless draw, NYCFC broke the deadlock in the 87th minute. Traoré set up Magno who scored from near the goalmouth to put the visitors ahead.
DC United pressed for an equaliser in the final minutes but couldn’t get past goalkeeper Matt Freese. He made six saves and kept a clean sheet for New York City FC.
This concludes DC United’s 2026 season with seven wins, 15 losses and 12 draws. They showed some grit along the way but it was a late goal that proved to be the difference.
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