D.C. United vs LAFC: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups

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·29 August 2026

D.C. United vs LAFC: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups

I know I’m getting repetitive, but we are here to present a new MLS matchday, where many teams try to shorten their way into the playoff race. On the other hand, the last thing we are going to watch from US clubs is the Leagues Cup, because every team has been eliminated.

Still, let’s not be sad; we can still watch our best players every week and weekend. Now, we join one of the most interesting matches of the night: D.C. United against LAFC.

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LAFC have secured just one win in their last five matches, while D.C. United, also with a single victory, have managed to add two draws during the same stretch.

With that being said, join us for this D.C. United vs. LAFC preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

D.C. United vs LAFC: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Predicted Lineups

Aug 22, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Football Club forward Denis Bouanga (99) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Portland Timbers in the second half at BMO Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

When is the kick-off? Saturday, August 29th
What time is kick-off? 7:30 pm ET
Where is it played? Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

Predicted lineups for the Black and Red vs the Black and Gold

D.C. United:

Goalkeeper: Sean Johnson
Defenders: Lucas Bartlett, Sean Nealis, Andre Dozzell, Keisuke Kurokawa
Midfielders: Kimito Nono, Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania, Peglow
Forwards: Louis Munteanu, Jackson Hopkins

LAFC:

Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
Defenders: Ryan Hollingshead, Ryan Porteous, Aaron Long, Yevgen Cheberko
Midfielders: Mathieu Choiniere, Eddie Segura, Mark Delgado
Forwards: Timothy Tillman, Heung-Min Son, Denis Bouanga

Where to watch the D.C. United vs LAFC

The encounter between these two teams will start at 7:30 pm ET at Audi Field in Washington. This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

D.C. United:

Jordan Farr - Shoulder (Out)
Silvan Hefti - YC Accumulation (Out)
Gabe Segal - Lower Leg(Out)
Tai Baribo - Knee (Questionable)
Kye Rowles - Thigh (Questionable)

LAFC:

Thomas Hasal - Arm (Out)
Igor Jesus - Leg (Out)
David Martínez - Leg (Out)
Sergi Palencia - Leg (Out)
Jacob Shaffelburg - Leg (Out)
Timothy Tillman - Leg (Out)

Score Prediction:

I know everyone will see the last five outcomes from both teams, and the results will show you that D.C. United has the upper hand, but that can’t be further from the truth.

LAFC is one of the biggest contenders for the MLS Cup, and a rough patch during the Leagues Cup won’t change that. With Heung-Min Son and Bouanga on the offense and a solid defensive line, the Black and Gold wouldn’t see much of a struggle to win the encounter.