D.C. United Takes Hot Start to Austin FC

# Podcast Episode Summary **D.C. United brings the heat to Austin in a fiery MLS showdown!** Fresh off a dramatic 1-0 home opener victory against Philadelphia Union—their first win over Philly in nearly five years—the Black-and-Red hit the road for their first away test of the 2026 season. Tai Baribo delivered a stunning debut goal, while goalkeeper Sean Johnson locked down his 113th career clean sheet with a wall of defensive excellence. But wait, there's more drama: D.C. actually clawed back from a 2-0 halftime deficit with João Peglow and Christian Benteke heroics in stoppage time. Now under new boss René Weiler, they're riding high at 1-0-0 and ready to steal points at Q2 Stadium against Austin FC (0-0-1) this Sunday. With Peglow and This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.