DC United faced New York RB on April 22, 2026, in a thrilling Major League Soccer match that ended in a 4-2 defeat for the club. The match took place at Red Bull Arena, where DC United struggled to maintain control against a strong New York RB side. J. Hall opened the scoring for New York RB in the 15th minute, followed by R. Donkor doubling the lead shortly after. Despite DC United's efforts, including a goal from T. Baribo, they were unable to recover from the early deficit. The club's performance showed promise with several chances created, but ultimately fell short against a determined opponent. The loss places DC United in 9th position in the Eastern Conference, highlighting the need for improvement as the season progresses.