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Austin FC sign D Brendan Hines-Ike to extension Austin FC signed defender Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 on Wednesday.The 29-year-old center back’s deal includes an...

OCTOBER 23 • SACBEE.COM

Austin FC sign D Brendan Hines-Ike to extension Austin FC signed defender Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 on Wednesday.The 29-year-old center back’s deal includes an...

OCTOBER 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Austin FC sign Brendan Hines-Ike to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Austin FC have signed center back Brendan Hines-Ike to a contract extension through 2025 with an option f...

OCTOBER 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores game-winning goal Hines-Ike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Hines-Ike is known for his defensive prowess, but he was the hero for Austin in the dying moments of the regular-season finale, as he took advantage of a cross from Zan Kolmanic to drill a game-winning header. Hines-Ike finishes the season with two goals across 28 appearances (25 starts).

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ethan Finlay, Brendan Hines-Ike score second-half stoppage-time goals as Austin stuns Rapids 3-2

Ethan Finlay and defender Brendan Hines-Ike scored two minutes apart during second-half stoppage time and Austin FC stunned the playoff-bound Colorado Rapids 3-2

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suspension served Hines-Ike has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Hines-Ike will return for the weekend clash after serving a ban against LAFC. He's started the last 10 MLS matches played at center back, totaling an assist while averaging about 3.7 clearances and totaling 12 tackles and 12 blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Toronto FC Hines-Ike (head) assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minute...

Impact Hines-Ike set up Owen Wolff's goal with a stunning long pass. Hines-Ike also had a strong defensive showing, making four tackles, two clearances, and a block. This was his first assist of the season in his 24 appearances. Since returning from a red card against Seattle, he has accumulated 11 clearances, five tackles, and an interception in the last four games.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with head injury Hines-Ike was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against Vancouver with a head injury.

Impact Hines-Ike left the match in the 67th minute being replaced by Julio Cascante. The defender's has two weeks to recover before Austin's next match after the international break.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Hines-Ike is set to return from suspension ahead of Saturday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Hines-Ike continues to be the number one option at center back for Austin as he heads into the Leagues Cup break. He's logged in 18 starts in 20 appearances, scoring once while averaging about 3.1 clearances per game.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in loss Hines-Ike had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 77th minute.

Impact Hines-Ike was shown two yellow cards and is set to serve his second suspension of the season. He's also started the last six matches in a row, recording 26 clearances with eight blocks in that span. His absence will give Leo Vaisanen a chance to start in the starting XI again during the clash with Dallas.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nets lone team goal Hines-Ike scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Hines-Ike recorded his first goal of the season to help give the team the one point Saturday. He's been averaging about 2.7 clearances per game, making 12 blocks while keeping four clean sheets in 12 appearances, 11 of them coming as starts.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Saturday Hines-Ike (not injury related) was not an option during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Seattle, per We are Austin TV.

Impact Hines-Ike signed with the team last season and is still looking to make his team debut. The defender made just nine starts in 20 appearances with D.C United last season as he will look for a big role with Austin once he returns to the pitch.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with ATX Hines-Ike has agreed on a one-year deal with Austin FC, with an option for the 2025 season.

Impact Hines-Ike found himself another team after his option was declined with D.C United. He only made nine starts in 12 appearances in 2023, struggling with injuries and poor form most of the year. The defender will look to return to a regular starter in the MLS after totaling 20 starts in 20 appearances back in 2022.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Hines-Ike (concussion) was on the bench for Saturday's friendly clash with Medeama SC.

Impact Hines-Ike didn't quite make it back in time for the MLS season but got back on the pitch during Saturday's friendly. D.C. United are on bye to close out the MLS season, meaning Hines-Ike ends 2023 with 12 appearances and nine starts, both career-lows.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in protocol Hines-Ike (head) will not be an option for Saturday's match against New York City F.C.

Impact Hines-Ike remains in concussion protocol and will miss the last regular season match against New York. With The team also working to get a playoff spot, the defender could make a return for the postseason, if D.C United qualifies.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In concussion protocol Hines-Ike is in concussion protocol and will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Austin F.C, per Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Hines-Ike has been in concussion protocol since last match against Vancouver and is set to miss his second match in a row. He's started at center back six of the last eight games, generating 37 clearances in that span. Steve Birnbaum, Donovan Pines and Derrick Williams are all option to get the start in defense against Austin.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in, scores own goal in loss Hines-Ike made two tackles (both won) and five clearances but scored an own goal during Saturday's 4-0 loss against New England.

Impact Hines-Ike subbed in for injured Steven Birnbaum (head) in the 16th minute and had some meaningful numbers despite being part of a defensive line that was completely outperformed by the opposition. However, the center-back was very unfortunate in the 73rd minute, when he ended up sending the ball into his own net when trying to cut Gustavo Bou's pass from the right flank into the box. Hines-Ike has struggled to find regular playing time as of late and will now have a full month of training to try impressing his coaching staff.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes MLS return off bench Hines-Ike subbed in for the final few minutes of Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Hines-Ike made his first league appearance since last August on Saturday after recovering from foot surgery. He was a starter in central defense for D.C. before his injury last season, and he'll hope to challenge Derrick Williams, Donovan Pines, Victor Palsson and Steve Birnbaum (hip) for a spot in the XI once he's back at full fitness.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in U.S. Open Cup match Hines-Ike (foot) started and played 65 minutes in Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Hines-Ike made his season debut in the Open Cup Tuesday after recovering from foot surgery he underwent last August. He has started 32 of his 33 appearances in MLS since joining D.C. in 2021, and he'll want to break back into the XI in the back-three once he returns to full fitness.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Started training Hines-Ike (foot) began training for the first time since undergoing foot surgery in August, reports Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact Hines-Ike has yet to make his season debut as he continues to recover from foot surgery. He did begin training, but will need time to return to match fitness. He could return Mid-May, but is expected to make appearances off the bench before he can be an option to start. The defender started in all 20 games he appeared in 2020, recording 79 clearances and 26 tackles (17 won).

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Needs more time to recover Hines-Ike (foot) is still "a few weeks" from being able to feature for D.C. United, The Washington Post's Steven Goff reported Thursday.

Impact Hines-Ike is continuing to work his way back from a foot injury that required surgery last August, and still needs a few more weeks before he can make his season debut for D.C.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Hines-Ike (foot) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, via the D.C. injury report.

Impact Hines-Ike is out Saturday as he continues to deal with a foot injury. It was reported he was targeting a return in late March, though evidently that isn't on the cards. The defender's next chance to return is an April 8 match against Columbus.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still a month away from return Hines-Ike (foot) had a screw removed from his foot last week, but he's still 3-5 weeks away from regaining his fitness, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Hines-Ike has been out since undergoing foot surgery in early August, and he won't be able to return to action until mid-March at the earliest.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United seeks to break losing streak in matchup with Cincinnati

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OCTOBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CF Montreal hosts D.C. United after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the New England Revolution 1-0, CF Montreal hosts D.C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS