Impact Najar will likely join up with the national team after Saturday's MLS match against Philadelphia. He may return to D.C. in time for the game against the Red Bulls on Sept. 11.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ANDY NAJAR DEFENDER - NO TEAM
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Called up to national team Najar has been called up to the Honduran National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Sept. 2, 5 and 8.
Scores in win Najar scored one goal from three shots (two on goal) in 77 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 win over CF Montreal.
Impact Najar may have some injury concerns upon his exit from this game, but he's shown some impressive performances in the last two matches with one goal, one assist and eight tackles made. Should he remain in the lineup in the next match against Nashville SC, he'll face a team that's scored 26 goals in 18 games.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kamara continues hot streak, DC United beats Montreal 2-1
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Records assist Najar recorded one assist during a 4-2 win Wednesday at Columbus.
Impact Najar recorded the assist to United's second goal, scored by Yordy Reyna. Najar has proven that starting as a full-back may not diminish but instead enhance his value during certain games.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in draw Najar made four clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Najar defended well against Cincinnati even as his side finished Saturday's game with only nine men because of red cards for Moses Nyeman and Joseph Mora. On Wednesday he will face the Crew, which have scored 17 goals in 16 matches this season.
AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Continues serviceable defense Najar recorded four interceptions, four clearances and two tackles (one won) during a 1-0 win Sunday versus New York Red Bulls.
Impact Najar possesses 15 clearances and 12 interceptions across four July games with DC United. The team has alternated starting defenders due to injuries, but he is still playing consistently.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nets own goal Najar netted an own goal and made five interceptions and four clearances during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Chicago.
Impact Najar actually had a strong performance Wednesday, making a few crucial interceptions and keeping D.C. United in the game all night. But he put past his own keeper with what proved to be the crucial goal, as Chicago were able to secure the draw. Najar will hope to make it right Sunday, against NYRB.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four clearances as sub Najar made one interception and four clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss at New York City FC, while picking up a yellow card.
Impact Najar subbed on just after halftime and co-led his side in clearances. But the midfielder also received his second yellow card of the season. He will now look to start again when they host Toronto on Saturday.
JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Getting consistent minutes Najar has started the last two matches, compiling three tackles, four interceptions and six fouls drawn.
Impact Najar was a late signing and has quietly found a spot in the starting XI the last two matches, playing as a center-back and outside midfielder. He doesn't have a ton of fantasy value, but his numbers will obviously be boosted if playing in an outside role.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Former homegrown star Andy Najar returns to DC United | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing D.C. United have signed free agent defender Andy Najar, the club announced Friday. Najar signs a one-year d...
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Dealing with groin strain Najar has dealt with a groin strain throughout the MLS is Back Tournament and has played 23 minutes through four matches.
Impact Najar continues to make the squad, but he's not a major factor in the team and is unlikely to play a role in knockout stages. The former Anderlecht player will hope to fully recover ahead of the season, assuming that goes as planned.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
