SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
CHRISTIAN BENTEKE #20 - FORWARD - D.C. UNITED
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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...
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AUGUST 28, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
DC United sign Christian Benteke to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension D.C. United have signed star striker Christian Benteke to a contract extension, the club announced Wednes...
AUGUST 28, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Signs for another year Benteke has agreed on a contract extension with D.C United, keeping him on the team through 2025.
Impact Benteke's time in MLS will continue after agreeing on an extra year to his contract. He is tied for first in the MLS golden boot race, scoring 17 goals with four assists in 22 appearances, all of them coming as starts. The forward joined the team back in 2022, recording 32 goals in 60 appearances.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Scores, assists in loss Saturday Benteke scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minut...
Impact Benteke broke the deadlock for DC United just two minutes into the first half with one of his trademark headers, and he later set up one of the other goals, but his efforts were not enough to lift DCU to victory. Benteke has been on a tear of late with three goals and three assists across his last three appearances, and he's up to 17 goals on the year in 22 matches.
AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Benteke and D.C. United host Dallas
Christian Benteke leads D.CAUGUST 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JULY 24, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
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JULY 18, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores twice, assists in win Benteke scored two goals off four shots (three on target), delivered an assist, made four clearances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact Benteke had a man-of-the-match here as he scored his team's first goal early in the game, assisted Aaron Herrera for the goal that drew things level at 2-2 in the 88th minute and then found the back of the net again during stoppage time to seal the 3-2 win for D.C. United. With 16 goals over 21 starts this year, Benteke currently ranks second in MLS scoring table.
JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke stuffs stat sheet as D.C. United wins second straight Christian Benteke scored in the first minute of stoppage time for his second tally of the game to propel D.C. United to a 3-2 victory over M...
JULY 18, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Christian Benteke scores twice, adds assist to lead DC United to 3-2 victory over Minnesota United
Christian Benteke scored the first and last goals of the match and picked up an assist in between to rally DJULY 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Benteke boots D.C. United past Minnesota United Christian Benteke’s goal in the first minute of stoppage time Wednesday night capped a brace and led visiting D.C.United to a 3-2 win over M...
JULY 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Christian Benteke boots D.C. United past Minnesota United Christian Benteke’s goal in the first minute of stoppage time Wednesday night capped a brace and led visiting D.C.United to a 3-2 win over M...
JULY 18, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Tallies assist in win Benteke assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Nashville SC.
Impact Benteke recorded his second assist of the season and also tied his season high with four chances created in the match. Additionally, this marked his second consecutive game with two shots, but he has not landed one on target in that span. Finally, this marked the 11th time in 20 appearances on the campaign that he registered more than 15 completed passes.
JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Completes suspension Benteke completed his suspension and will be available to face Orlando City on Saturday.
Impact The star striker missed two matches, one for a red card and another for yellow-card accumulation, but he'll be eligible to lead the attacking line for Saturday. His return should boost DC United's attack a great deal, though. as he's bagged 14 goals across 18 starts in 2024.
JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended a further game Benteke has been suspended another game and will now miss Wednesday's match against Cincinnati as well.
Impact Benteke was already in line to miss Saturday's match due to a red card suspension, but he is now also suspended for Wednesday's contest due to yellow card accumulation. This is a tough blow for the club, as they will be without their starting striker. He will next be available to face Orlando City on July 6.
JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 24, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sent off after scoring Benteke scored and was sent off during Saturday's clash with Houston.
Impact Benteke scored the opening goal in the first half but was shown a red card in the second half. The striker will now be suspended for at least one match, putting him on the sideline for a Saturday trip to RBNY.
JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Leads match in shots Benteke registered four shots (two on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Atlanta United.
Impact Benteke continued his goal drought despite firing in four shots, now going three matches since his last score. However, he remains in Golden Boot contention, as his 13 goals are second in the league, only bested by Cristian Arango's 16.
JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Suspension on tap Benteke recorded no stats in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.
Impact Benteke was shown a yellow card midway through the second half Saturday as DC United fell 0-1 to Charlotte FC. The yellow card was Benteke's fifth of the campaign. He'll now be unavailable for DC United's home clash Wednesday versus Atlanta United, serving his one match ban.
JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Charlotte Benteke (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.
Impact Benteke is available in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after overcoming a knock against Toronto. The striker has been in good form and should be a solid option against a lackluster Charlotte defense fresh off the break.
JUNE 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up injury Saturday Benteke was forced off the field in the 61st minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto due to a muscle issue, according to manager Troy Lesesne, per Justin Ruderman of mlssocce...
Impact Benteke had a slight scare Saturday after going down with a non-contact injury. However, it looks to be less serious than many thought, as it was determined to be a low-level muscle injury, likely not leaving him out for more than a week or two. He will have an extra week to recover due to the International break, with the team not playing until June 15, as he will hope he is fit enough to compete by then.
JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Benteke leads D.C. United against Toronto
Christian Benteke leads D.CMAY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brace during May finale Benteke scored two goals with four shots (two on goal) during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.
Impact Even though Benteke scored during only one-third of D.C. United's games across May, it was still an excellent month for him, considering he logged multiple goals twice. The striker finished that month with five of them across six appearances. Already, Benteke is only one away from tying his 14-goal tally recorded during the 2023 MLS season.
MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Takes one shot in draw Benteke generated one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.
Impact Benteke almost found the net in the first half, but his header was stopped by the rival goalkeeper. The striker has slowed down a bit by going without goals or assists in three consecutive games since his hat trick on May 11. Still, he should retain value as he continues to look for his 12th goal of the campaign from a center-forward position.
MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
