Impact Najar has started each of D.C.'s first two games of the season at right-back, the current preferred option over winter signing Ruan in the position.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes shot in loss Najar took a shot and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew. He also made a block, a clearance and three interceptions in the match.
Training with team Najar (hamstring) was pictured in training with D.C. United to begin the preseason.
Impact Najar missed the final two games of last season with a hamstring injury, but he should be fit and ready to go for the 2023 campaign. He can play all across the back line and his versatility will be a bonus to a D.C. side that finished bottom of the table last year.
JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out for last two games Najar is set to miss games against Montreal and Cincinnati after picking up a hamstring injury while on international duty with Honduras, according to Steven Goff of the Washington...
Impact Najar had started in 10 straight games before the international break but is no stranger to injuries over the course of his career. Chris Odoi-Atsem or Sami Guediri could take over Najar's spot in the lineup as the season comes to a close.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Recovers from knock Najar (knock) registered two shots (zero on target), three tackles (one won) and one cross (accurate) in 74 minutes during a 2-2 draw Wednesday versus Columbus.
Impact Najar found himself shifted to right-back under new manager Wayne Rooney after having previously featured as a central defender in a back three. If Najar continues to feature in more of a wing-back role, he could see an uptick in fantasy value, though lineups may be fluid as Rooney figures out how best to deploy his squad.
JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starting as expected Najar (knock) is starting during Wednesday's clash with Columbus, as expected.
Impact Najar is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Columbus. The defender has started eight matches previously this season and is a consistent part of the D.C. United backline when healthy.
JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return for Wednesday Najar (undisclosed) is expected to be available for selection in Wednesday's clash against the Crew, Steven Goff of the Washington Post reports.
Impact Najar missed last weekend's defeat to Philadelphia due to injury and he was suspended for the prior match against Orlando, but he should be available to make his return against Columbus. He has started eight MLS matches this season, most of them from the back-three.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended against Orlando Najar will miss next week's clash against Orlando City with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.
Impact Najar picked up his fifth booking of the season in Saturday's defeat to Nashville, meaning he will be suspended for next week's match. Donovan Pines or Tony Alfaro is likely to replace him in the back-three.
JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three interceptions in loss Najar recorded three interceptions, three clearances and one successful tackle during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.
Impact Najar had a great defensive performance with several opportunities prevented against Chicago. The defender looked like he returned to full health after being held out for seven matches due to a hamstring injury. After starting and playing 73 minutes, Najar looks like he will be returning to the starting XI if his injury proves to be over.
JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts as expected Najar (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Chicago.
Impact Najar is in the starting XI on Saturday as he makes his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury. The defender went down towards the end of April and has been struggling with his hamstring every since. Najar will hope to stay fit and stay in the starting XI moving forward.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available against Chicago Najar (hamstring) is expected to be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Fire, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Najar has missed his side's last seven MLS games with a hamstring strain he suffered in April, but he has recovered now and is expected to be back in the squad this weekend. He started all six games before his injury, so he will want to break back into the back-three -- likely at the expense of Donovan Pines -- once he's fully fit again.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out 6-8 weeks Najar (leg) is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a muscle strain he suffered against Austin on Saturday, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Najar has started all six of D.C.'s MLS matches this season, but he is now set to be sidelined until June with this leg injury. Donovan Pines or Chris Odoi-Atsem is likely to fill in for him in the back-three in the meantime.
APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist, comes off injured Najar assisted a goal and made an interception in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Austin FC.
Impact Najar set up Ola Kamara's opening goal on Saturday, but he was subbed out of the game in the 51st minute after suffering a leg injury. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to this injury, but Chris Odoi-Atsem could fill in for him in the back-three next weekend if necessary.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances in loss Najar created three chances and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC. He also made five interceptions and a clearance in the match.
Impact Najar was active going forward from central defense on Saturday, and he was a surprising creative threat to Toronto. Still, he will want to be tighter defensively moving forward after conceding two goals in each of his last two games. Next up is Atlanta United, which have scored eight times in four MLS matches this season.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in loss Najar took a shot on target and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Fire. He also made two clearances and three interceptions in the match.
Impact Najar played well once again on Saturday, but D.C. United conceded their first goals of the season to Chicago. Next weekend he will face Toronto FC, which have scored three goals in as many MLS matches.
MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DC United sign defender Andy Najar to contract extension ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension D.C. United have signed defender Andy Najar to a multi-year contract extension through 2023 with an optio...
MARCH 10, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Extends contract with D.C. Najar signed a two-year contract extension with D.C. United with the option to further extend for an additional year, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Najar has started both of D.C.'s games this season so far in the back-three, and the 28-year-old has now signed on through the 2023 season at least.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three clearances against Toronto FC Najar made three clearances in a 3-1 win against Toronto FC on Sunday.
Impact Najar had a decent day for the winning team. The 28-year-old made three clearances. Other than that, Najar also won a solitary aerial duel.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zelarayán, Crew avoid elimination again, beat DC United 3-1
Lucas Zelarayán scored two goals, Pedro Santos added another and the Columbus Crew beat DOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plays 65 minutes in return Najar (undisclosed) played 65 minutes and made three interceptions during Wednesday's 1-0 win over NYRB.
Impact Najar made the start, but could only go 65 minutes during Wednesday's win. It's unclear if the defender is good to go or not, but a return to the starting XI implies that he should be around to close the season out. Next up is a Saturday clash with Columbus.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against New York Najar (undisclosed) is in D.C. United's starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against the Red Bulls.
Impact Najar missed D.C.'s last two games with an undisclosed injury, but he's back on the pitch from the start on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against New York Najar (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Red Bulls, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Najar has missed D.C. United's last two games with an undisclosed injury, but he will be a game time decision on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four interceptions in draw Najar took one off-target shot, created one chance and made four interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw to Nashville.
Impact Najar had a good defensive outing, leading his side in interceptions to keep the clean sheet. The centerback has a quiet outing other than that, though. They will now host New England on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wins three tackles versus Minnesota Najar won three of five tackles and made two clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Minnesota.
Impact Najar was active defensively as he won three of five tackles, made two clearances and also made an interception. He also got forward with a decent chance at goal, but his shot was off target. He finished with one chance created and two drew fouls in the win. Najar has made 48 clearances and 38 interceptions in 21 appearances this season. D.C. United will need a good defensive performance on the road against Orlando on Saturday.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Najar kept a clean sheet with one block made during Wednesday's 3-0 win over Chicago.
Impact Najar has been one of the more important pieces to DC's defense and proved it with his second full 90 in his last three starts. Heading into the next match against an in-form Atlanta United, it's important for Najar to stay sharp.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will train Friday Najar (intl duty) will train Friday, and could play Saturday, according to Steve Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Najar was away with Honduras over the international break, and is back in D.C. and prepared to train Friday. The defender is questionable for Saturday's clash with NYRB, but barring any set backs is likely to play.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
