OCTOBER 24 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
D.C. United cuts ties with starting goalkeeper Alex Bono Bono, 30, signed with United before the 2023 season after eight years with Toronto FC.
Concedes three goals Bono registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Charlotte FC.
Impact D.C. United's crushing loss eliminated the team from postseason contention on the 2024 MLS season's last day. He slipped to end the campaign, barely logging more saves (15) than goals conceded (13) across his last five appearances. Bono will finish his 2024 with two clean sheets, 75 saves and 55 goals conceded. He allowed more goals this year than in any of his other MLS seasons since 2017.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in loss Bono conceded one goal and made one save in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.
Impact Bono had a quiet night only facing two shots on goal, saving one and allowing one goal. Bono has struggled this season, only keeping two clean sheets, which is lowest in the league (minimum 25 starts). His struggles look to continue as the dynamic attack of Charlotte comes in town on decision day.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes twice in draw Bono made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew.
Impact Bono conceded a pair of goals within a three minute stretch during the second half Saturday, his second consecutive match conceding multiple goals. He also made four saves for the eighth time this season. He faces a significantly more favorable matchup Wednesday at Nashville, a side which has scored 31 goals in 31 matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes four in loss Bono recorded five saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union.
Impact Bono was peppered with shots throughout Sunday's loss and conceded four goals for the fourth time this season. He also made five saves for the first time since April 27. He faces another difficult matchup Saturday versus Columbus, a side which has scored 58 goals in 29 league matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Disappoints for draw Bono made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.
Impact Bono stopped two of three shots, leaving him with a draw. It was a match D.C. largely dominated but the single goal proved to be enough to drop a pair of points. Bono has been solid for D.C. and should continue to be the top option in net behind a defense that has gotten significantly healthier in recent weeks.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Allows one against Chicago Bono recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Bono had a pretty quiet match Saturday but still allowed a goal, as he saw one of Chicago's two shots on target find the back of the net. The goalie has still only managed two clean sheets this season, with his last coming back on March 30. He will look to pick up his thrid when facing New York City on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Two saves in win Bono had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Toronto FC.
Impact Bono only faced three shots and stopped two of them to come away with the win. The goalkeeper is a solid option, but the defense in front of him have been inconsistent at best for the most part. If D.C. can lockdown a solid back four, Bono could be a consistent option moving forward, but for now he's inconsistent.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two in win Bono made one save and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact Bono didn't have much luck here as two of the three shots he faced during the entire match were clinical unmarked finishes from close-range that didn't leave him any chance to make a stop. With three saves and three goals allowed over two starts since recovering his spot in the net, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Saturday's clash against Dallas.
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JULY 18 • YOUTUBE
Concedes one in return Bono made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Nashville SC.
Impact This marked Bono's return to the lineup after a five-game absence. He has not had a clean sheet since March 30, but this marked his second consecutive appearance with no more than one goal against. Up next for D.C. United is a meeting with Minnesota United FC on Wednesday.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes from corner in loss Bono had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Charlotte FC.
Impact Bono was beaten by a header resulting from a corner kick just before the conclusion of the first half Saturday as DC United fell 0-1 to Charlotte. Bono has now failed to record a clean sheet in 12 successive matches, and DC United hold the fifth worst defensive record in MLS, having conceded 32 goals in 18 league matches. Bono's next test should come in the form of a midweek clash against Atlanta United who have scored seven goals in their last three league matches.
JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE
Allows two in poor effort Bono had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.
Impact Bono was far from his best Saturday, as he would go on to allow two goals while not making a single save in the draw. This comes just after allowing four goals in a match, now having gone 11 games since his last clean sheet, still having two on the season. He will look to do better when the club faces Charlotte on June 15.
JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes four goals Bono logged two saves but conceded four goals during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.
Impact Bono has conceded more than three goals twice across his last four appearances. He will look to redeem himself during June, beginning with a matchup Saturday against Toronto FC.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three saves versus Chicago Bono registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Bono had a few good reactions but failed to stop a well-placed shot in the second half of the draw. The goalkeeper's 3.0 saves per game now rank 15th in the league this season, representing 64 percent of his total shots on target faced. He should retain the spot in Wednesday's visit to Montreal, who have scored six goals over their last five MLS matches.
MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE
One save in 1-0 defeat Bono registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Inter Miami CF.
Impact For the eighth consecutive league fixture, Bono failed to keep a clean sheet. It was the second occasion in the last six fixtures where the 30-year-old made less than two saves.
MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three in defeat to Red Bulls Bono recorded three saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to the New York Red Bulls.
Impact Bono was poor Wednesday. He only managed to save three of the seven shots he faced on goal in a match where his team enjoyed 60 percent possession. It has been eight matches since his last clean sheet and it is unlikely that will improve in DC's next against table topping Inter Miami. Miami have scored an average of over two goals per game this season.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes two against Atlanta United Bono made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over Atlanta United.
Impact Bono registered two saves and a clearance but conceded two goals in the match. Over the last five games, he has made a total of 19 saves but has also allowed 10 goals. In the upcoming fixture, he will face the New York Red Bulls.
MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Makes one save in draw Bono registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union.
Impact Bono had a game to forget, conceding in two of the three shots he faced during the 90 minutes. The goalkeeper has only two clean sheets in 11 starts for the club. He will now look to bounce back at Atlanta on Saturday.
MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Makes five stops in win Bono registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Bono turned aside five of six Seattle Sounders shots on target Saturday as D.C. United earned a 2-1 victory. In his last three appearances, including Saturday, Bono has made 12 saves and conceded six goals. D.C. United and Bono's next test will come next Saturday in the form of the Philadelphia Union who have scored 15 goals through eight MLS matches to begin 2024.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Heroic for loss Bono registered six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus New York City FC.
Impact Bono faced eight shots during Saturday's clash and he stopped six and still came away with a heavy defeat. It's a really disappointing day for the goalkeeper, especially since he was let down entirely by the team in front of him. Clean sheets will be hard to come by for Bono, but volume won't be an issue as this defense does very little to limit shots.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes three in loss Bono registered one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Orlando City SC.
Impact Bono managed to turn away just one of Orlando FC's four shots on target Saturday as DC United fell 2-3. After appearing just 10 times (nine starts ) in 2023, Bono has started each of DC United's first seven matches in 2024. With teammate Tyler MIller sidelined with a shoulder injury, Bono should continue to see his name on the team sheet for the foreseeable future. DC United will next travel to take on a floundering New York FC attack that has managed just nine goals in eight matches played.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes once in draw Bono registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.
Impact Bono conceded one goal Saturday, a brilliant Aidan Morris strike in the 87th minute that would have been a near-impossible save for any keeper in the world. He also made three saves for the fifth time in seven matches this season. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday versus Orlando City, a side which has scored five goals in six matches this season.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Logs one-save clean sheet Bono made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win against CF Montreal.
Impact One save was all that Bono needed to maintain his second clean sheet of 2024. He will look to build a streak of positive form in April, beginning with D.C. United's game next Saturday at Columbus.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Saves thrice in stalemate Bono had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against St. Louis City SC.
Impact Bono made three saves in this one after making a combined 11 stops in the two matches prior. He is off to a middling start between the sticks this season with eight goals allowed and one clean sheet in five appearances.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
