CHRISTIAN BENTEKE NEWS

Provides assist in loss Benteke assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Benteke notched his first assist of the season in the 91st minute as he headed the ball to Lukas MacNaughton, who then headed it towards the back of the net. The forward is now up to four goal contributions in five games this season.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three on target but no goals Benteke recorded six shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact Benteke could have been more clinical with his finishing Saturday. He placed three shots on target and missed a big chance. He did not do much in playmaking, but engaged in 16 duels winning seven of them. The veteran Belgian striker has started the season brightly, he has netted three with a goal in each of DC's previous three matches.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Benteke scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact Benteke was back on the scoresheet and back in the goals during Saturday's clash, finding a nice finish that proved crucial in the narrow win. The striker took plenty of shots throughout Saturday's clash, but only put two on goals. At his best Benteke has the chance to be one of the most prolific goalscorers in MLS once more.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

DC United score twice in second half to down Sporting KC D.C.United got second-half goals from Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima to complete their comeback and defeat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 at h...

MARCH 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Goal and woodwork strike in draw Benteke scored one goal to go with eight shots (four on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Benteke looked sharp Saturday. He found the net with one of the four shots he placed on target and was unlucky not to chalk up a second between a woodwork strike and a missed spot kick. The veteran striker has now struck in each of the season's first two games and looks to be in shape to potentially emulate last season where he was the league's highest scorer with 23.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in MLS opener Benteke scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th minu...

Impact Benteke starts his 2025 MLS campaign with a goals as he aims to retain his competition's Golden Boot. Last season he scored 23 goals in 30 games and in the opener, he scored with his only shot on target. He also created a chance but didn't register an assist.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Golden Boot: Eight Players Who Could Win in 2025 Will Christian Benteke repeat as MLS Golden Boot winner in 2025, or could one of Inter Miami’s stars take the title?

FEBRUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Top scorer in 2024 Benteke started all 30 games played for D.C United during the 2024 season.

Impact Benteke had his best MLS season since joining back in 2022, ending the campaign as the golden boot winner with 23 goals in 30 appearances. This comes after collecting 94 shots (47 accurate), and 37 chances created. The forward will also be a front runner for MLS MVP, scoring 44 percent of all goal scored for D.C United this campaign.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United's Christian Benteke Wins 2024 MLS Golden Boot Former Crystal Palace and Liverpool striker Christian Benteke claimed the 2024 MLS Golden Boot award following an impressive season for D.C....

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

DC United's Christian Benteke wins 2024 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi | MLSSoccer.com D.C. United striker Christian Benteke has won the 2024 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi after scoring 23 goals, becoming the league's top s...

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores again in win Benteke scored one goal from two shots on target and won 19 duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Benteke continues to top the golden boot race in the MLS, bagging another goal in Saturday's win. He now brings his season total goals to 23, four ahead of the next closest players Cucho Hernandez and reigning golden boot winner Denis Bouanga. Having his best season since joing the club in 2022, the belgian is surely an MVP frontrunner this year.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke scores winner to help D.C. United edge Revolution Christian Benteke scored the eventual winner to help visiting D.C.United beat the New England Revolution 2-1 on Saturday.The win propelled D...

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scores 23rd goal and D.C. United keeps playoff hopes alive

Pedro Santos opened the scoring in the third minute, Golden Boot leader Christian Benteke scored his 23rd goal, and D

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benteke and D.C. United visit Nashville

Christian Benteke leads D.C

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores brace Saturday Benteke scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Benteke scored a pair of goals Saturday, including the equalizer in the 81st minute assisted by Gabriel Pirani which saved a point for D.C. He now has 21 goals on the season and has six matches with multiple goals. He also put in solid defensive work as he recorded one tackle, one interception, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke tallies brace as D.C. United, Crew play to a draw Christian Benteke scored two goals, including one in the 81st minute, as D.C.United pulled out a 2-2 draw with the visiting Columbus Crew on...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Christian Benteke pulls D.C. United level in a draw with the defending champs With its playoff hopes fading, D.C. United managed a 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew at Audi Field thanks to Benteke’s 20th and 21st goals.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Benteke scores 2 goals for DC United in 2-2 tie with Crew

Christian Benteke scored two goals, giving him an MLS-leading 21 this season, for the D

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luis Suárez or Christian Benteke? Inside the MLS Golden Boot race | MLSSoccer.com Winning an MLS Golden Boot requires three stages.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets Saturday Benteke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 16th...

Impact Benteke scored during Saturday's clash, yet another goal for the big striker. He remains one of the best in MLS, and has been dominant leading the line in D.C. Benteke is an exceptionally powerful striker with smart movement that gives center-backs fits, something that has been especially apparent with his back to goal. Benteke should continue to be a top attacking option moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Boot race: Will DC United's Christian Benteke win? | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Golden Boot Race Heats Up With Five Weeks Left Luis Suárez and Christian Benteke are among the favorites to take home the 2024 MLS Golden Boot.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bags opening goal Benteke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus the Chicago Fire.

Impact Benteke got back on the scoresheet Saturday, bagging the opening goal of the match in the 26th minute. This marks his fourth goal in as many matches, now having 18 on the campaign. He is having a career season, with his 18 goals being his most in a campaign, having already passed his 14 in 31 appearances from last season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke, Gabriel Pirani lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Fire

Christian Benteke and Gabriel Pirani scored three minutes apart in the first half to spark D

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Benteke excelling as D.C. United visit Fire D.C.United forward Christian Benteke will look to take the lead in the Golden Boot race and help his squad move into a playoff spot when the...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM