Overview

• Santiago Rodríguez scored a penalty in the 32nd minute to give NYCFC an early lead.
• Christian Benteke equalized with a penalty in the 67th minute, marking his league-leading 19th goal of the season.
• The draw keeps D.C. United in the No. 9 playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while NYCFC continues to struggle without a win in seven matches.
• D.C. United played without suspended midfielder Mateusz Klich but welcomed back several players from international duty.
• NYCFC's Matt Freese made five saves, while D.C. United's Alex Bono turned away two shots in a match marked by strong defensive efforts.