Impact Durkin's option was picked up and the midfielder is now set to return. He was excellent in his first season in St. Louis, playing 28 times (26 starts) and tacking on three goal contributions, one goal and two assists.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
CHRIS DURKIN #8 - MIDFIELDER - SAINT LOUIS CITY SC
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Option picked up Durkin (knee) will return to St. Louis with his contract option picked up, the club announced.
Should be available Saturday Durkin (knee) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Minnesota United, head coach John Hackworth told Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Thursday.
Impact Durkin has been dealing with a nagging knee injury that has kept him sidelined for the last three games. However, the midfielder has been a regular starter when healthy for St. Louis, so he might return to the XI right away if deemed available for the regular-season finale against the Loons.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to face Houston Durkin (knee) is questionable to face the Dynamo on Saturday, Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Durkin has missed the last two games with the injury and it's unclear when he'll be able to return, but the latest reports indicate he's not close to stepping on the pitch. If he doesn't face Houston, then he'll aim to use the break to recover and play against Minnesota on the regular-season finale on Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Not likely to play Saturday Durkin (knee) is not expected to play Saturday against Sporting Kansas City since his knee is still inflamed, Tom Timmermann of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Impact Durkin was subbed off due to this knee injury in the 24th minute of the 2-1 victory over the Earthquakes this past Saturday, and while no official diagnosis has been provided, the scenario is not a promising one for Durkin. Durkin has been a regular for St. Louis City in 2024 after starting in all but two of his 28 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Re-injures knee Durkin was subbed off due to injury in the 24th minute of Saturday's 2-1 victory over San Jose Earthquakes, per Justin Horneker of St. Louis Magazine.
Impact Durkin was questionable heading into the match Saturday with a knee injury picks up against San Jose. Now, the injury looks to have gotten worse as he will be questionable again for the weekend match. The midfielder still hasn't missed a MLS game since July 21, having logged in four shots (three on target) and 12 tackles in the last five league games.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Starting once more Durkin (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to San Jose.
Impact Durkin is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after overcoming a swollen knee. The midfielder was always hoping to return immediately and it appears he was deemed fit enough to slot straight back into the starting XI in holding midfield.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with swollen knee Durkin has been dealing with a "very inflamed knee", according to head coach John Hackworth, and is listed as day to day, per Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Impact Durkin only lasted 45 minutes against Minnesota as he deals with a knee injury. He is questionable for the clash with San Jose, depending if the swelling in his knee reduces. If the midfielder has to sit out, either Jayden Reid or Joshua Yaro could take his spot in the starting XI on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Starting at Portland Durkin (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Portland Timbers.
Impact Durkin is available for an MLS game for the first time since July 18, heading straight into the initial squad Saturday. He'll likely operate in defensive midfield alongside Eduard Lowen, a position from which he has averaged 27.8 accurate passes, 4.9 balls recovered and 2.4 tackles per game this season.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Trains on side Durkin was training on the side Tuesday of Saturday's trip to Portland, per Tom Timmermann of the St Louis Post Dispatched.
Impact Durkin picked up an injury against Club America during the Leagues Cup, however it does not believe that the injury is anything serious and could return to action Saturday. If fit, he will start in the defensive midfield alongside Eduard Lowen, where he had started the last 10 MLS games in s row.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Handed another suspension Durkin registered one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4th minute.
Impact Durkin will serve another ban after picking up a yellow card in the last three matches. He's averaging about 2.3 tackles per match, with 12 in the last six games. Edward Lowen could move back to the defensive midfield, with Johnny Klein likely to get the call to start in the attacking midfield against SKC.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Rare assist Durkin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Durkin produced his second assist of the season, tying his total from 2023 in just 19 matches. The defensive midfielder has been given more room to roam and produce in St. Louis and he's doing extremely well with the increased freedom in this role. Still his ceiling remains limited by his position in holding midfield.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Back from suspension Durkin completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Colorado on Wednesday.
Impact Durkin missed the 2-0 loss to Dallas after being sent off against Portland, but he should return to the side for this midweek clash. Given Durkin has started in 14 of his 16 appearances this season, he's a near lock to return to the XI for Wednesday's contest, even if he doesn't contribute much from a fantasy perspective.
JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE
Sees yellow, gets suspended Durkin had two off-target shots, made six tackles (two won) and one interception and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's scoreless draw against Portland.
Impact Durkin had a nice performance in the middle of the park here but not everything was good news for those who picked him for fantasy purposes as a reckless challenge he made in the 81st resulted in another caution that will made him miss next Saturday's visit to Dallas due to yellow card accumulation. Njabulo Blom appears as the most probable replacement for the holding midfielder.
JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE
St. Louis CITY's Chris Durkin wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Chris Durkin has won AT&T Goal of the Matchday for Matchday 18, taking home 48% of the fan vote. Durkin’s effor...
JUNE 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores goal in draw Durkin scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Inter Miami CF.
Impact Durkin controlled a ball near the box and found the back of the net with an impressive strike in the 15th minute of play Saturday. Despite the goal, the midfielder was mainly involved in defensive duties and committed five fouls during the match. He should continue to play a holding midfield role while retaining some offensive upside after scoring and assisting once over his five most recent appearances.
JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE
Assist in win over Chicago Durkin assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and created three chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Chicago Fire.
Impact Durkin was the midfield engine room for St. Louis Saturday. He was their most active playmaker and managed to create the assist for his team's third goal, prosecuted by Joao Klauss. His contribution was not just to the scoreline, he was also active helping out his defense through two clearances and a tackle. This was the regular starter's first assist and he is yet to score a goal.
MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids injury Durkin (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Houston.
Impact Durkin was a late addition to the injury report, but evidently the injury was minor. He's straight back in the starting XI against Houston. The midfielder has gone nearly 90 minutes every time he steps on the pitch and he should be in for a large role once more Saturday.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Durkin (knee) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Houston, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Durkin is in doubt for Saturday's match due to a knee injury. It's not clear when he picked the injury up but this is a concern, especially considering he's started and gone the full 90 in a majority of the matches since entering the lineup on Matchday 2.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Solid at both ends Durkin generated two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Durkin set a new season high by winning all four of his tackles as he also shot twice despite playing a more defensive midfield role. After creating eight chances across his first four outings, he has failed to create any in his two most recent games.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Acquired by St Louis Durkin has been traded to St Louis City from D.C United in exchange for Jared Stroud and Lucas Bartlett.
Impact Durkin is leaving the nation's capital after spending his first MLS seasons with D.C United. He scored three goals and two assists in 2023, recording 46 tackles (34 won), 53 crosses (14 accurate) and 29 chances created. The young 23-year-old is expected to be one of the favorites to get a start in the starting XI for the team for the 2024 campaign in the midfield.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in last match Durkin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York City FC.
Impact Durkin closes the season out with a goal for three on the year. He has started 24 of the 31 games played, totaling two assists on 53 crosses (14 accurate) and 46 tackles (34 won) in his sixth season with D.C United.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist as substitute Durkin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Chicago Fire.
Impact Durkin recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as he set up Christian Benteke's second goal in the 91st minute. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also won one tackle and drew one foul in his 12 minutes off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal Durkin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.
Impact D.C. United may have lost twice in a row now, but Durkin has been a positive influence regardless of the team's results. It scored once in each of those losses, with him scoring or logging the assist.
JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against Atlanta Durkin created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Atlanta United. He also took two shots (one on target), made a clearance and won three of four tackl...
Impact Durkin grabbed his first assist of the season in setting up a Taxiarchis Fountas fast break goal on Saturday. Of his 18 chances created this season, five of them have come across D.C.'s last two games.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances in win Durkin took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami. He also made a clearance, three interceptions and won four of four tackles in the match.
Impact Durkin has now started six consecutive league matches first on the right wing and then more recently in central midfield, and Saturday was his best performance of the bunch against a struggling Miami side. He has eight interceptions and five tackles won across his last two appearances.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
