Goal-Fest in the Capital: DC United and Montreal Impact Battle to a 4-4 Thriller

Audi Field witnessed a wild, topsy-turvy encounter on May 24, 2026, as DC United and the Montreal Impact played out an astonishing 4-4 draw. The game had everything: early goals, a comeback, a late collapse, and a stoppage-time equalizer. For fans of pure entertainment, this was MLS at its chaotic best.

The match started at breakneck speed. Both teams seemed determined to attack from the first minute, leaving defensive shape as an afterthought. The first half alone saw five goals, with Montreal taking a 3-2 lead into the break. But DC United roared back in the second half, only to be pegged back in the dying moments. The final 4-4 scoreline was a fair reflection of two sides who refused to back down.

Match Overview

Key Moments

• 5' min — DC United's Christian Benteke rose highest to head home a corner, 1-0.
• 12' min — Montreal's Romell Quioto equalized with a tidy finish after a defensive mix-up.
• 24' min — Mathieu Choinière put Montreal ahead with a low drive from 18 yards.
• 33' min — Benteke struck again, this time with a powerful volley to make it 2-2.
• 41' min — Quioto grabbed his second, rounding the keeper after a through ball, 3-2 Montreal.
• 58' min — Taxiarchis Fountas equalized for DC with a curling effort inside the far post.
• 72' min — Victor Pálsson put DC ahead 4-3 with a header from a set piece.
• 90+3' min — Sunusi Ibrahim snatched a point for Montreal with a dramatic close-range finish.

Standout Performers

Christian Benteke was the focal point of DC's attack, scoring twice and holding up play superbly. Romell Quioto was equally influential for Montreal, netting a brace and causing constant problems down the left. The game also saw standout performances from playmakers Mateusz Klich (DC) and Djordje Mihailovic (Montreal), who each registered two assists.

Tactical Story

Both teams set up in a 4-4-2, leading to open, end-to-end football. The full-backs pushed high, leaving space behind. DC United’s set-piece prowess was evident — three of their four goals came from dead balls. Montreal, in contrast, relied on quick transitions and individual brilliance from Quioto. Defensively, neither side covered themselves in glory, but the attacking quality on display made up for it.

Table Impact

The draw kept both teams in the middle of the Eastern Conference pack. DC United moved to seventh, while Montreal stayed tenth. For DC, the inability to hold a lead in stoppage time will sting, but the fightback from 3-2 down shows spirit. Montreal will be delighted to escape with a point from a match they trailed 4-3 in the 90th minute.