Major League Soccer and D.C. United pushed back the home match at Audi Field on Saturday as temperatures are expected to be sweltering.
D.C. United will take on Toronto FC at 6:30 p.m., the team announced Friday morning. The match had been set to start at 4 p.m.
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WATCH HERE“The decision to adjust the kick-off time was made to prioritize the health and safety of players and fans due to the expected forecast of high temperatures and humidity in the area,” D.C. United said in a statement.
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