The round 23 match of the Major League Soccer 2025 season between Charlotte vs DC United will be scheduled on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Kick-off at 19:30 ET in the Bank of America Stadium, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The two teams met earlier this season in the US Open Cup on May 21 2025, a thrilling encounter that ended 3–3 after extra time, with D.C. eventually winning on penalties. That match showcased both sides’ attacking threats, but also highlighted their defensive vulnerabilities.
Charlotte took the lead twice in that game, but D.C. refused to back down and forced a shootout with a late equaliser. Since then, Charlotte has shown solid home form and is unbeaten in eight of their last ten matches at home. They bounced back strongly after their Cup exit, most recently defeating New York City FC 2–0.
DC United, on the other hand, are struggling to find consistency. Winless in their last six league outings and leaking goals on the road, they’ll need a major turnaround to take points in Charlotte, where they’ve historically struggled to score.
In the 2025 Major League Soccer Points Table Standings, Charlotte hold 9th position and DC United is in 13th position.
Charlotte vs DC United – 2025 MLS match preview and prediction
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| Date | Teams | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2025 23:30 GMT/ 19:30 ET/ 16:30 PT | Charlotte vs DC United | – | Bank of America Stadium |
Charlotte Possible Starting XI Prediction vs DC United
- Kahlina (GK); Tuiloma, Malanda, Privett, Marshall-Rutty; Vargas, Westwood, Bronico, Zaha; Biel, Toklomati
DC United Possible Starting XI Prediction vs Charlotte
- Barraza (GK); Dodson, Bartlett, Rowles, Peltola; Enow; Kijima, Hopkins, Pirani, Peglow; Badji
Key Players
Charlotte FC
- Likely to have CONCACAF Gold Cup call‑ups back, including Tim Ream and Patrick Agyemang.
- Pep Biel leads with 10 assists and 17 goal contributions; Idan Toklomati has scored in three of his last four games.
D.C. United
- Still without defenders Lukas McNaughton and Kristian Fletcher; Christian Benteke leading the attack, and recently returned goal scorer Gabriel Pirani are expected to start.
- Head coach Kevin Flanagan (interim) relies on Schnegg and Herrera to contain Charlotte’s creative midfield
Head‑to‑Head & Tactical Analysis
- This will be Charlotte’s seventh MLS regular‑season meeting with D.C.; Charlotte leads the series with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss.
- In Charlotte, the Crown have never conceded—league record: 2–0–1 at home vs D.C..
- Their most recent clash was in the U.S. Open Cup on May 21, 2025—a dramatic 3–3 draw with D.C. advancing on penalties.
Current Form & Standings
Charlotte FC
- Currently 9th in the Eastern Conference with 29 points from 22 games.
- Recently beat NYCFC 2–0 at home, having been solid defensively and unbeaten in eight of their last ten home matches (7‑1‑2).
- Charlotte FC: L-L-L-D-W
D.C. United
- 13th in the East and deep trouble—winless in six outings with five losses.
- Struggled away: recently lost 2–1 to LA Galaxy and have conceded nine goals over their last three road games.
- DC United: L-L-D-L-L
Head-to-Head & Tactical Analysis
- Total matches: 8
- Charlotte FC won: 4
- DC United won: 2
- Draws: 2
Charlotte’s home strength is proven: seven wins, one draw, two losses in ten games at Bank of America.
D.C.’s away defensive issues loom large—they’ve conceded ~1.6 goals per match this season.
Charlotte vs DC United Match Score Prediction
Charlotte FC enter this match with strong home form, attacking firepower, and defensive reassurance. D.C. United are slumping, especially on the road, and are unlikely to contain Charlotte’s midfield combo of Biel and Toklomati.
While D.C. could get on the scoresheet, Charlotte’s momentum and confidence make them heavy favourites.
- Final score prediction: Charlotte FC 3–1 DC United
How to watch
Available live on Apple TV in the US
