Overview

• Played on September 6 at Audi Field, the international friendly ended 3-1 for DC United.
• América fielded a rotated side because several regulars were on national team duty, including Luis Ángel Malagón, Sebastián Cáceres, Erick Sánchez, Brian Rodríguez, Rodrigo Aguirre and Alejandro Zendejas.
• Joao Peglow opened the scoring in the 48th minute, América leveled through a Lukas MacNaughton own goal at 53', Caden Clark restored DC’s lead a minute later, and Gabriel Pirani added a stoppage‑time third.
• Henry Martín returned from recent physical issues and played roughly an hour, while Allan Saint‑Maximin completed the match to build fitness and rhythm.
• Coach André Jardine framed the session as preparation for the September 13 Clásico Nacional, with América sitting second in Liga MX and DC United bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference.