Louis Munteanu's assist secures DC United draw vs Nashville SC

Romanian forward Louis Munteanu, 24, scored an equalising assist for DC United in Major League Soccer on 2 August 2026. After falling 0‑2 at halftime against Nashville SC, Munteanu delivered a ground‑level pass from a fall that set up Baribo for the 77th‑minute goal, bringing the match to a 2‑2 draw.

Munteanu, who joined DC United from CFR Cluj in January 2026 for a reported €6 million, has recorded two consecutive games with decisive contributions. The result moved DC United to ninth place in the Eastern Conference, while the Romanian striker's season stats now include 14 appearances, five goals and two assists.

The performance was highlighted by MLS analysts, who rated Munteanu’s display 7.2 on Sofascore, one of the highest scores in the league for the week.