Cincinnati host DC United in the MLS at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati (26,000 capacity).

Cincinnati won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–W–D–L), scoring 5 and conceding 9.

DC United won 0, drew 3 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–L–D–D), scoring 4 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: Cincinnati 4 wins, DC United 4, 2 draws.