How to watch: D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington
As D.C. United looks to finish out a challenging season strong, their schedule isn't doing them any favors. United will play host to the East-leading Union Saturday night at Audi Field.
Can D.C. United pull off a massive upset and secure their first win in the month of August?
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Here’s everything you need to know about the match.
D.C. UNITED vs. PHILADELPHIA UNION HOW TO WATCH
What: D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union
Where: Audi Field, Washington D.C.
When: Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel: D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union will be broadcast on NBC Sports Washington Plus and in spanish on Telexitos (NBC Sports Channel Finder).
Live Stream: You can live stream D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union on NBC Sports Washington's live stream page and on the NBC Sports App.
D.C. UNITED vs. PHILADELPHIA UNION TV SCHEDULE
7:00 PM: D.C. United Pregame
7:30 PM: D.C. United vs. Philadelphia Union (LIVE)
D.C. UNITED vs. PHILADELPHIA UNION: WHAT TO WATCH
The Union are coming off a 1-0 loss to FC Dallas, which marked their second loss in the last three matches. A five-match winning streak preceded Philadelphia's recent skid, so it's more than likely they'll get back on track sooner rather than later. At 13-9-4 (48 points), the Union have a five-point lead over Montreal for the top seed in the East.
D.C. United hasn't had a great stretch recently either, though they've played in some close matches as of late. They challenged LAFC, the best team in the league, to a 1-0 loss last week and worked a draw against New York Red Bulls in early August.
D.C. UNITED vs. PHILADELPHIA UNION: PLAYERS TO WATCH
Taxi Fountas, Forward, D.C. United (11 goals, 1 assist in 18 appearances): One bright spot of D.C. United's down year has been the play of Fountas, the only player given All-Star honors this season. He leads the club in goals and often is the only bright spot of their attack--he'll need to continue to play like that to have a shot at a victory against Philadelphia.
Andre Blake, Goalkeeper, Philadelphia Union (26 games, 10 clean sheets, 20 goals against): Blake has been a steady presence in net for the Union since he became their full-time starter in 2016. He's off to another strong start this season and will be tough to score on from D.C. United's perspective.
