NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
ANDY NAJAR DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Andy Najar won't return to D.C. United as Ally Mackay begins to reshape roster United did not exercise the option on Najar’s contract and doesn’t have plans to offer a new deal, people familiar with the situation said....
Available off bench Wednesday Najar (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Atlanta United.
Impact Najar will be an option off the bench, but since he's just coming off an injury, he will have to wait for an opportunity as a sub. Ruan will get the nod on the right side of the defense.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back on injury report Najar (thigh) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Atlanta, according to the D.C. United injury report.
Impact Najar made it back on the bench Saturday but isn't fully over his thigh issue. It's not a major problem but if Najar isn't deemed fully fit then it would likely be Ruan who continues in the starting XI.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Najar (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.
Impact Najar returns to the bench Saturday after earning a questionable tag. With Najar not deemed fit enough to start it's Ruan who continues in his place at right-back.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable Najar (calf) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the D.C. United injury report.
Impact Najar isn't expected to play, per Steven Goff, though it seems the team is leaving that door slightly ajar. The defender suffered a calf strain with Honduras and will likely be on the sideline as Ruan continues in the starting role at right-back.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to miss out Saturday Najar (strain) is doubtful against Charlotte FC on Saturday after picking up a muscular injury with Honduras, per Steven Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Najar has missed two of the club's last three contests, in part due to his international commitments. Still, the defender has featured in 10 of his 16 outings for the club this season and would have been in contention if not for his muscular injury. Without Najar in the squad, Ruan figures to continue filling the right-back role.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Linking with Honduras Najar will serve time with the Honduran national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not be available for Saturday's clash against San Jose.
Impact Najar has started five times in the last eight matches for the team, totaling 10 interceptions and eight clearances in that span. While he is away with the Honduran national team, Chris Durkin will likely get the start at either right back or right midfield against San Jose.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in start Najar made a clearance, an interception and took two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Najar played well on both sides of the ball Saturday in what was his first start since recovering from a minor thigh injury he suffered in early June. He's taken multiple shots in three of his last five league appearances from the right wing in the last month.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Najar (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.
Impact Najar is on the bench Saturday after making his off the injury report earlier in the week. The defender wasn't ready for a full return to the starting XI but could be an option for a cameo off the bench.
JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taken off injury report Najar (hamstring) is no longer listed in D.C.'s availability report heading into Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Najar missed last weekend's loss to Atlanta with a hamstring injury he suffered in a club friendly a few days prior, but he seems to have recovered and would likely take back over from Jacob Greene in the XI if he's fit enough to start against RSL on Saturday.
JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Najar (thigh) is listed as questionable on the D.C. injury report for Saturday's trip to Atlanta.
Impact Najar is questionable after picking up a thigh injury during a Wednesday friendly. The defender would be replaced by Chris Durkin if he's unable to go against Atlanta. Najar has already had two stints on the sideline in 2023 due to various injuries.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Injures hamstring in friendly Najar was subbed out of Wednesday's club friendly against Club Necaxa in the 61st minute after suffering a hamstring injury. The Washington Post's Steven Goff reports that he will...
Impact Najar had just returned from a calf issue in late May and has been limited to just five MLS starts all season due to various injuries, so he will be upset about this latest setback in a meaningless friendly on Wednesday. Chris Durkin would be likely to replace him at right wing-back this weekend if necessary.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in win Najar took three shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami.
Impact Najar has returned to the XI at right wing-back after recovering from a calf injury he suffered in early May, and he's now taken exactly three shots in two of his first three appearances back from injury.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in loss Najar subbed into Saturday's match against Toronto FC at halftime, taking three shots and creating a chance in the 2-1 defeat.
Impact Najar made his first appearance in almost a month on Saturday after recovering from a calf injury, and he was very active from right wing-back upon his introduction for the second half.
MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Najar is available on the bench for Saturday's match against Toronto.
Impact Najar has not stepped foot on the pitch since April 29 with a calf injury. He's made three starts in five appearances, missing eight games already due to injury.
MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be available Saturday Najar (calf) has been taken off D.C.'s injury report and will be able to feature against Toronto FC this weekend, D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post...
Impact Najar has been limited to just one league start since early March as he's worked his way through a few injuries in the meantime, but he might be fit enough to return to action Saturday against Toronto. Chris Durkin has taken over D.C.'s right wing-back position recently while Najar and Ruan (thigh) have been injured.
MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to return yet Najar (calf) will remain unavailable for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, but D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post Friday that he's aiming to be fi...
Impact Najar is set to miss a fourth straight league match this weekend with a calf injury he suffered just before the Cincinnati game in early May, but he has a chance to be available against Toronto next weekend. With Ruan (thigh) also out for Saturday, Chris Durkin could start at right wing-back to face Los Angeles.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined again Najar (calf) is out for Saturday's clash with Nashville, according to the D.C. injury report.
Impact Najar picked up a knock during warm up against Cincinnati and is now out for another match. The defender will likely be replaced in the starting XI by Ruan, who replaced him against Cincinnati on the right flank.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up knock in warm up Najar (undisclosed) picked up a knock and was replaced in the starting XI before Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.
Impact Najar was originally set for another start but a warm up knock saw him sidelined in favor of the returning Ruan. Najar was making his second straight start, but could compete for minutes even if the injury proves to be minor now that Ruan is fit once more.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances in start Najar made a clearance and created three chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC.
Impact Najar returned to the XI Saturday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in early March, and he was a good passing threat to Charlotte while his side kept a clean sheet in the game. He should continue as the primary right-back/right wing-back ahead of Ruan (thigh), Victor Palsson and Chris Durkin moving forward.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Features off bench in win Najar (hamstring) subbed in for the final few minutes of Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal.
Impact Najar made his first appearance since early March on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury. He will aim to take back over from Victor Palsson as the starting right-back once he's back up to full fitness.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training Najar (hamstring) has returned to full training with D.C. and will travel with the team to face CF Montreal this weekend, according to The Washington Post's Steven Goff on Thursday...
Impact Najar has been out since early March with a hamstring injury, but he's back in training now and could be available for selection against Montreal on Saturday, even if Ruan or Victor Palsson is still more likely to continue as the starting right-back for one more game.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not yet ready Najar (thigh) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to the D.C. injury report.
Impact Najar picked up the thigh injury after starting the opening two matches of the season and remains on the mend. While he is sidelined Ruan has taken over as the starter at right-back and performed generally well. When Najar is ready to return it's possible there is a true competition for the starting job on the right side of the defense.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out 2-3 weeks with hamstring injury Najar (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined for 2-3 weeks, D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney told The Washington Post's Steven Goff on Tuesday.
Impact Najar already missed last weekend's draw with Orlando City due to this hamstring injury, and he's now expected to be out for upcoming games against NYCFC and the Revolution as well while he recovers. Ruan should continue at right-back until Najar can return.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with knock Najar has been ruled out of Saturday's game with a knock, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Najar started the first two games of the season at right-back, but he'll miss this game due to an undisclosed knock. Ruan will start on the right side of the defense as his replacement.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
