DC United secured a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia Union in an MLS encounter that highlighted the visitors' dominance in volume without clinical finishing. Despite registering 12 shots to DC's seven, the Union managed only three on target and squandered their attacking dominance with an expected goals tally of just 0.54 compared to the hosts' 1.12. Tai Baribo's single goal proved decisive, capitalising on DC United's superior efficiency in their 4-4-2 setup. Philadelphia's goalkeeper delivered a commanding performance with a 100% save percentage, denying all three shots on target, yet this proved insufficient against DC's measured approach. The Union's attacking intent was evident throughout, but their inability to convert chances—despite a 12-7 shots advantage—proved costly in a tightly contested midfield battle. DC United's clinical execution and defensive solidity proved the difference in a match where possession metrics tell only part of the story. This result extends DC's unbeaten run at home.