DC United's struggles continued as they fell to Atlanta United 3-0 in their MLS matchup on March 21, 2026. The loss marked a disappointing start to the season for the club. The team's defense was unable to contain Atlanta's offense, which was led by Matías Galarza's goal in the 74th minute. The defeat dropped DC United to 9th place in the Eastern Conference with a 4-5-6 record. Atlanta United, on the other hand, moved up to 14th place with a 3-2-9 record. The loss was a tough pill to swallow for DC United fans, who were hoping for a better start to the season. The team will look to bounce back in their next matchup.