Benteke scores 3 goals to help DC United beat Atlanta United 3-2
Christian Benteke scored three goals — his second hat trick this season — and Jared Stroud had two assists to help DMAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRISTIAN BENTEKE #20 - FORWARD - D.C. UNITED
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Benteke and D.C. United host the Philadelphia Union
Christian Benteke leads D.CMAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leads line with brace Benteke scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Benteke scored once from open play and converted a penalty Saturday as his brace led D.C. United over Seattle Sounders by a margin of 2-1. Benteke has now scored four goals and furnished an assist in his last four appearances (four starts). Overall, he's tied for second in MLS with eight goals. Early on in 2024, Benteke is on pace to exceed his 14 goals scored over 31 appearances (31 starts) in 2023.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke leads D.C. United past Sounders Christian Benteke scored two goals in the first half and D.C.United took advantage of the short-handed Seattle Sounders for a 2-1 victory Sa...
APRIL 28 • KANSASCITY.COM
Benteke scores 2 more goals as DC United beats short-handed Sounders 2-1 Christian Benteke scored two goals, Alex Bono had four saves and D
APRIL 28 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Christian Benteke on LeBron, Messi & De Bruyne: DC United star opens up | MLSSoccer.com It’s become a familiar sight for D.C. United fans: Christian Benteke scores and then does “The Silencer” celebration.
APRIL 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Hot start continues Benteke scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th mi...
Impact Benteke opened the scoring Saturday, but DC United eventually fell 2-3 to Orlando FC. The goal marked the second successive match in which Benteke was able to find the back of the net and his sixth goal of the young season, tying him for the most in MLS. Benteke averaged 1.29 shots on target per appearance in 2023 and has supplanted that pace early on in 2024, averaging 2.33 shots on target per appearance.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in Saturday's draw Benteke scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...
Impact Benteke opened up the scoring Saturday with a strike in the 61st minute off a Jared Stroud assist. It marked his fifth goal of the season and he also recorded multiple shots on target in his fifth consecutive start. He also created three chances and picked up his first yellow card of the season in his full 90 minutes of action.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Two shots on goal again Benteke had seven shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus CF Montreal.
Impact Benteke finished the first full month of the 2024 MLS season with multiple shots on goal in each of his appearances. He is one of the MLS' first six footballers to log a double-digit tally of shots this year. But unlike the other five qualified players, Benteke recorded his double-digit tally in fewer than five appearances.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Back on the scoresheet Benteke scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact Benteke has taken multiple shots and put at least two on target in all three of his appearances and scored his fourth goal of the season after going scoreless in his last outing. He will once again be the focal point in attack for his side when they face CF Montreal on Saturday.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Takes four shots Benteke recorded four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Inter Miami CF.
Impact Benteke had a decent match despite not finding the net, as he fired in four shots while adding one chance created. This is a step down from his season debut, where he scored a hat trick, but he has still been solid through his two starts, compiling one cross, five chances created and 10 shots in his 180 minutes of play over his two appearances.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Back in starting XI Benteke (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Miami.
Impact Benteke is back with the team after missing the club's past two matches due to thigh issues, returning to his normal starting spot. He should continue as a starter moving forward, as he is easily their best goal scorer, having three goals in his one appearance this season.
MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE
Training Thursday Benteke (thigh) took part in training Thursday, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Benteke has a chance to get back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami. The striker missed out last time out, but it seems he's getting close to a full return to the starting XI. Cristian Dajome got the start with Benteke sidelined last time out.
MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE
DNP at Cincinnati Benteke (groin) did not play during D.C. United's 0-0 draw Sunday at Cincinnati.
Impact Benteke has now sat out multiple games due to a groin injury, which is particularly unfortunate for him after his hat-trick during D.C. United's 2024 opener. Once again, Cristian Dajome served as DCU's primary striker Sunday. D.C. United will hope that Benteke's availability improves significantly before the team hosts Inter Miami on Saturday.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Availability uncertain for Sunday Benteke (groin) has participated in training this week but on a limited basis, although the team still hopes he can play Sunday against Cincinnati, Steven Goff of The Washington Po...
Impact It seems like this will be a true game-time decision from the coaching staff, as manager Troy Lesesne said the team "will hold him out if necessary," perhaps hinting Benteke won't be risked and won't play until he's 100 percent ready to return. His potential absence would be massive for DC United, and if he doesn't play Sunday, then Ted Ku-DiPietro and Jackson Hopkins would be in line to play bigger roles upfront.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up knock in warm-ups Benteke was a late scratch from Saturday's match against Portland after picking up a knock in warms-ups.
Impact Benteke is already dealing with early injury concerns, having missed out on the second match of the season due to issues we picked up just minutes before kickoff. However, according to the club, it is only a knock, which is positive news as it only seems to be a minor problem. The team has yet to release any further information on the issue, so it is still unknown what the exact problem is, but they will hope for a decent week of training and to have their starting striker back on the field next week to face Cincinnati on Sunday. He was replaced by Cristian Dajome, who will most likely continue in that spot if Benteke misses any more time, with Martin Rodriguez and Jackson Hopkins also possibly getting a chance at time if he remains sidelined.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
DC United's Christian Benteke named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com When in doubt, find Christian Benteke in the six-yard box. That approach paid dividends for D.C. United as the 2024 MLS season began, giving...
FEBRUARY 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM
⚽️ Hat-Trick Alert! Christian Benteke Dominates the Field! 🎩🔥
FEBRUARY 25 • YOUTUBE
Hat-trick hero! Christian Benteke gives DC United dream 2024 start | MLSSoccer.com At the risk of sounding obvious, Christian Benteke is dominant.
FEBRUARY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM
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FEBRUARY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Christian Benteke's hat trick lifts D.C. United over Revs Christian Benteke scored his second career MLS hat trick to lead host D.C.United to a 3-1 victory over the 10-man New England Revolution in...
FEBRUARY 25 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Benteke has hat trick as DC United tops Revolution 3-1 in opener
Christian Benteke kicked off the season with a hat trick and DFEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Benteke nets hat trick as D.C. United opens new era with a win With new coach Troy Lesesne in the stands serving a red-card suspension, United played with a man advantage for much of the night and got it...
FEBRUARY 25 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Christian Benteke pots three as Revolution can't overcome early Giacomo Vrioni dismissal, drop MLS opener at D.C. United - The Boston Globe Carles Gil struck a curling equalizer in the second half for New England, bowing to a stunned Audi Field crowd, but a night of missed D.C. o...
FEBRUARY 25 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
WATCH: Hat trick! Christian Benteke dunks on New England Revolution | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
FEBRUARY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM
