CHRISTIAN BENTEKE NEWS

Scores hat-trick against New England Revolution Benteke scored three goals to go with six shots (three on goal), one cross (one accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus New England Revolution.

Impact Benteke scored an opening day hat-trick, which included two headers. He had an unbelievable game and also recorded a tackle. He scored 14 goals in 31 appearances last season and will aim to beat that tally this season.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

14 goals in first full season Benteke ended up the season starting 31 goals in 31 matches with D.C United in 2023.

Impact Benteke had a total of 14 goals during his first full season in the MLS, while also recording three assists. He also averaged about 3.4 shots per game. The forward is set to return for his second full campaign for the 2024 season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lacks finishing touch in loss Benteke recorded five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-0 defeat to Austin FC.

Impact Benteke had three shots on frame but was unable to put any of them into the back of the net. He is a strong candidate to bounce back in his next outing as he has played practically every minute of the campaign so far and has 17 goal involvements in 31 matches.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Vancouver Benteke scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver.

Impact Benteke was at the right place at the right time, benefiting from a huge giveaway from the opposing goalkeeper that allowed Ted Ku-DiPietro to leave him with the easy tap-in to score DC's first goal in the 11th. The forward, who was already coming off a hat-trick on the previous match, has 14 goals over 30 regular season appearances this season, by far his best campaign in years. He'll try to keep it up during Wednesday's visit to Austin.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Benteke and Klich each score to help D.C. United tie the Whitecaps 2-2

Christian Benteke scored in the first half, Mateusz Klich added another in the 62nd minute and D

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benteke leads D.C. United against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Christian Benteke leads D.C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Bulls top D.C. despite Christian Benteke's hat trick Sean Nealis headed home his first goal of the season 13 minutes into the second half to give his team the lead, and the visiting New York Re...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nets first half hat trick Benteke scored three goals while taking seven shots (five on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 5-3 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Benteke scored all three goals in the first half while leading United with seven shots in the contest. The goals were the first in the past four matches for Benteke upping his season total to 13 the third highest total in MLS.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts six shots Benteke had six shots (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.

Impact Benteke definitely had shot quantity but lacked quality Wednesday. Without a goal since Sept. 2, he will try to rectify his recent form by scoring against the Red Bulls at home on Saturday. Benteke was unable to score when they hosted him their last head-to-head game.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fires five shots Benteke registered five shots (three on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Benteke was busy in the 0-0 tie, as he fired a total of five shots, with three making their way to the target. His extensive effort pushes his totals to 87 shots and 31 shots on target through 27 games this season. He also completed 14 passes in the match and accounted for two chances created.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three goal contributions in win Benteke scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Benteke put together his best game of the season Saturday as he scored two goals and assisted another. This performance breaks an eight match streak without a goal contribution, by far his longest drought of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke lifts DC United above playoff line: "The result we needed" | MLSSoccer.com Several key questions surrounded D.C. United before their Matchday 30 home clash against Chicago Fire FC – the team that sat one place ahead...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

D.C. United rout Fire behind Christian Benteke's brace Christian Benteke snapped a long goalless drought to score his team-leading ninth and 10th of the season as D.C. United rolled to a 4-0 vict...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Benteke's 2 goals, assist lead DC United over Fire 4-0

Christian Benteke scored two goals and added an assist to propel D

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 25, 2023

Quiet on Sunday Benteke took an off target shot and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Benteke was held off the scoresheet, but wasn't alone as United were shutout on Sunday. Benteke is having a decent campaign with eight goals and two assists in 23 appearances, but following Sunday's match the forward has no goal involvements in his past seven appearances as the starting number 9.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes six shots versus New England Benteke had six shots (one on target) during Saturday's 4-0 loss against New England.

Impact Benteke was by far his side's most dangerous player on the attacking end, especially during the second half, when he hit the post with a powerful header and then had another shot miraculously saved by the goalkeeper. Despite his strong play as of late, the striker is in the midst of a six-game scoreless streak leading into the midseason break.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in draw Benteke registered five shots (three on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Benteke has gone five matches without a goal, recording 16 shots (five on target) in that span. This is longest scoreless drought of the season after scoring eight goals in 16 games to open the year.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning after suspension Benteke will be eligible to feature in Saturday's clash against Inter Miami after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Benteke missed Tuesday's win over FC Dallas while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should return to the XI ahead of Yamil Asad and Kristian Fletcher to take on Miami this weekend.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots vs. Nashville Benteke took four shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC. He also picked up a booking in the match, meaning he will be suspende...

Impact Benteke is in the middle of a four-game scoreless drought at the moment, but he still has eight goals on the season. He won't be available to face Dallas this week due to his suspension for yellow card accumulation, so Taxiarchis Fountas is likely to replace him up front in the XI.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USMNT's Zimmerman, Morris highlight MLS All-Star roster

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JUNE 27, 2023

Takes two shots in win Benteke took two shots and made two clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Benteke was involved in the buildup to goals from Pedro Santos and Cristian Dajome on Saturday, but he's now gone three league games without scoring himself, which is tied for his longest scoring drought this season.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Benteke took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a block and two clearances in the match.

Impact Benteke remained a threat up front against Atlanta but he wasn't able to extend his goal involvement streak to a fifth straight league game on Saturday. He's averaging 3.1 shots (1.1 on target) and 1.4 chances created per match this season.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Miami Benteke took three shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami. He also made two clearances and created a chance in the match.

Impact Benteke scored the eventual winning goal Saturday with a clinical finish from a breakaway, his fifth goal to go along with two assists across his last eight league games. He's averaging 3.6 shots (1.1 on target) per match in that span as well.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE