D.C. United vs Philadelphia Union, 2026 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSBaribo fires D.C. past Philadelphia in season opener
Tai Baribo scored a goal against his former team on Saturday night to help D.C. United beat the Philadelphia Union in the season opener for both teams.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union).
- 1': Matti Peltola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United).
- 4': Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 5': Foul by Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union).
- 5': Tai Baribo (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 6': Attempt missed. Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Matti Peltola following a set piece situation.
- 6': Foul by Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union).
- 6': Matti Peltola (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Offside, D.C. United. Keisuke Kurokawa is caught offside.
- 10': Ezekiel Alladoh (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Foul by Kye Rowles (D.C. United).
- 11': Delay in match because of an injury Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 12': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 13': Foul by Brandon Servania (D.C. United).
- 13': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Tai Baribo (D.C. United).
- 17': Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by Finn Sundstrom (Philadelphia Union).
- 18': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Attempt missed. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ezekiel Alladoh.
- 22': Attempt saved. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Sean Johnson (D.C. United). Assisted by Bruno Damiani.
- 22': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Sean Johnson.
- 23': Goal! D.C. United 1, Philadelphia Union 0. Tai Baribo (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Peglow following a fast break.
- 27': Foul by Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union).
- 27': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Brandon Servania (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Foul by Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union).
- 29': Corner, D.C. United. Conceded by Finn Sundstrom.
- 31': Foul by Peglow (D.C. United).
- 31': Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Ezekiel Alladoh (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 31': Foul by Silvan Hefti (D.C. United).
- 33': Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33': Foul by Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United).
- 34': Offside, Philadelphia Union. Milan Iloski is caught offside.
- 36': Foul by Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United).
- 36': Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Ezekiel Alladoh (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Foul by Kye Rowles (D.C. United).
- 38': Attempt saved. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sean Johnson (D.C. United).
- 39': Foul by Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United).
- 39': Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 41': Foul by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union).
- 41': Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 41': Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Foul by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United).
- 42': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union).
- 43': Keisuke Kurokawa (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union).
- 44': Tai Baribo (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Tai Baribo (D.C. United) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Jackson Hopkins following a set piece situation.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+1': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Lucas Bartlett (D.C. United).
- 45'+3': First Half ends, D.C. United 1, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 45': Second Half begins D.C. United 1, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 45': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Geiner Martínez replaces Finn Sundstrom.
- 46': Handball by Peglow (D.C. United).
- 48': Foul by Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union).
- 48': Tai Baribo (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Brandon Servania (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Foul by Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union).
- 50': Attempt blocked. Peglow (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 52': Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Gabriel Pirani (D.C. United).
- 54': Attempt missed. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ezekiel Alladoh following a fast break.
- 57': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Augustín Anello replaces Jesús Bueno.
- 58': Ezekiel Alladoh (Philadelphia Union) is shown the red card.
- 63': Foul by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union).
- 63': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Attempt blocked. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andre Blake.
- 64': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Matti Peltola.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Augustín Anello (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Augustín Anello (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 65': Attempt missed. Tai Baribo (D.C. United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Peglow following a fast break.
- 67': Foul by Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United).
- 67': Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Cavan Sullivan replaces Milan Iloski.
- 70': Substitution, D.C. United. Louis Munteanu replaces Gabriel Pirani.
- 71': Attempt blocked. Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Indiana Vassilev.
- 71': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Kye Rowles.
- 72': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Silvan Hefti.
- 72': Attempt missed. Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Cavan Sullivan with a cross following a corner.
- 75': Attempt missed. Louis Munteanu (D.C. United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tai Baribo.
- 76': Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 76': Foul by Silvan Hefti (D.C. United).
- 76': Attempt blocked. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Japhet Sery Larsen.
- 77': Attempt saved. Augustín Anello (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Sean Johnson (D.C. United). Assisted by Bruno Damiani.
- 78': Offside, D.C. United. Louis Munteanu is caught offside.
- 79': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Stas Korzeniowski replaces Bruno Damiani.
- 79': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya replaces Indiana Vassilev.
- 79': Foul by Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union).
- 79': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 80': Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
- 83': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Silvan Hefti.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Stas Korzeniowski (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 84': Foul by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union).
- 84': Louis Munteanu (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Peglow (D.C. United).
- 85': Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Attempt missed. Louis Munteanu (D.C. United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 88': Foul by Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union).
- 88': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 88': Danley Jean Jacques (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Jackson Hopkins (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card.
- 89': Substitution, D.C. United. Nikola Markovic replaces Jackson Hopkins.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+2': Foul by Geiner Martínez (Philadelphia Union).
- 90'+2': Tai Baribo (D.C. United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Delay in match because of an injury Tai Baribo (D.C. United).
- 90'+3': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 90'+3': Substitution, D.C. United. Sean Nealis replaces Tai Baribo because of an injury.
- 90'+4': Foul by Peglow (D.C. United).
- 90'+4': Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Peglow (D.C. United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+5': Augustín Anello (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+5': Foul by Nikola Markovic (D.C. United).
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, D.C. United 1, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 0': Match ends, D.C. United 1, Philadelphia Union 0.
Statistics
 PHI |
DC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 19 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 0 | Saves | 4 |
| 51.4 | Possession | 48.6 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 313 | Accurate Passes | 290 |
| 419 | Passes | 397 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 12 | Crosses | 9 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 30 | Long Balls | 77 |
| 10 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 26 | Tackles | 18 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 11 |
| 30 | Effective Clearances | 30 |
| 30 | Clearances | 30 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 18,003
Venue: Audi Field
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 18,003
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 7 | +11 | 16 |
| 2 | Chicago Fire FC | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 4 | New York City FC | 7 | +5 | 11 |
Line-Ups
D.C. United (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sean Johnson (GK) |
| 15 | Kye Rowles |
| 3 | Lucas Bartlett |
| 6 | Keisuke Kurokawa |
| 5 | Silvan Hefti |
| 23 | Brandon Servania |
| 4 | Matti Peltola |
| 7 | João Peglow |
| 25 | Jackson Hopkins  |
| 10 | Gabriel Pirani |
| 9 | Tai Baribo |
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Andre Blake (GK) |
| 5 | Japhet Sery |
| 29 | Olwethu Makhanya |
| 66 | Finn Sundstrom |
| 26 | Nathan Harriel |
| 8 | Jesús Bueno |
| 21 | Danley Jean Jacques |
| 10 | Milan Iloski |
| 19 | Indiana Vassilev |
| 9 | Bruno Damiani |
| 23 | Ezekiel Alladoh  |
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