D.C. UNITED NEWS

Christian Benteke - 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 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United begins rebuilding its goalkeeper corps by acquiring Jordan Farr The club acquired Farr, a seven-year veteran of the U.S. second division, after it declined contract options on all four of its goalkeepers...

NOVEMBER 11 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Martin Rodriguez - Option not picked up Rodriguez's contract option for 2025 wasn't picked up, the club announced.

Impact Rodriguez appeared consistently in his second year with D.C. earning 12 starts in 25 appearances. He had two goals and two assists but played just 1,253 minutes. On the whole a quiet season for Rodriguez sees him set for free agency with his option declined.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Option exercised Herrera's contract option for 2025 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Herrera will return to D.C. for a second season after his option was picked up. He had his best year since departing Salt Lake, scoring once and adding four assists. It was a great all-around showing, and his 30 appearances (29 starts) were the third-most of his career. He will be a crucial part moving forward in D.C.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United cuts ties with goalkeeper Alex Bono amid end-of-season roster decisions

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OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D.C. United cuts ties with starting goalkeeper Alex Bono Bono, 30, signed with United before the 2023 season after eight years with Toronto FC.

OCTOBER 24 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

D.C. United, missing the MLS playoffs again, enters Phase 2 of its overhaul After the abrupt end of D.C. United’s season, General Manager Ally Mackay will soon pivot to the next phase of his long-term rebuilding plan...

OCTOBER 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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 • 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 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Mateusz Klich - Flank quantity exemplified Klich registered 13 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Charlotte FC.

Impact For the third time in five games, Klich attempted at least 10 crosses with at least three of them accurate. He will finish his 2024 with two goals and five assists. The latter is lower than his seven-assist season from 2023, even though Klich attempted more crosses (216) and got more accurate ones (79) in 2024 compared to last year.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Logs 12 crosses in season finale Stroud recorded one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Charlotte FC.

Impact Stroud was visibly more active from the flank Saturday, as it marked his first and only game of 2024 to have him log a double-digit cross tally. He will finish his 2024 with three goals on 59 shots (12 on goal) and seven assists on 43 chances created and 137 crosses (27 accurate). That gives Stroud 10 direct goal contributions, the same as 2023 but with more shots, chances created and crosses in 2024.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Concedes three goals Bono registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact D.C. United's crushing loss eliminated the team from postseason contention on the 2024 MLS season's last day. He slipped to end the campaign, barely logging more saves (15) than goals conceded (13) across his last five appearances. Bono will finish his 2024 with two clean sheets, 75 saves and 55 goals conceded. He allowed more goals this year than in any of his other MLS seasons since 2017.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United stunningly misses MLS playoffs after loss to Charlotte Saturday night’s 3-0 defeat and Atlanta’s victory over Orlando kept D.C. United out of the postseason.

OCTOBER 20 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

MLS playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history on Decision Day

While teams are fighting to improve their playoff position on Decision Day, Inter Miami will be attempting to make MLS history.

OCTOBER 19

D.C. United, eyeing a playoff future, starts by remembering its past D.C. United, which was not expected to compete for a playoff spot this year, will enter Its regular season finale against Charlotte FC on Sa...

OCTOBER 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Matti Peltola - Scores own goal Peltola scored one own goal and produced four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Peltola scored an own goal in the 74th minute, ruining a clean sheet the defense had built up until then. He accidently headed home a cross from Ian Harkes just inside the near post. This is his second own goal, his first coming in May against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Concedes one in loss Bono conceded one goal and made one save in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Bono had a quiet night only facing two shots on goal, saving one and allowing one goal. Bono has struggled this season, only keeping two clean sheets, which is lowest in the league (minimum 25 starts). His struggles look to continue as the dynamic attack of Charlotte comes in town on decision day.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Bartlett - Assists in win Bartlett provided one assist and has 10 clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Bartlett now has three assists, as the centerback Christian Benteke's 23rd goal of the season in the eighth minute, which ended up being the winner. He also won seven duels and played three long balls, showcasing his playmaking ablity from the backline.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Rodriguez - Assists in win Martinez provided one assist and won two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Martinez assisted Pedro Santos goal in the third minute to help take the lead early. He brings his current assist tally to two along with two goals his year. He also provided an accurate long ball and won two duels.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Scores in win Santos scored one goal from two shots (one on target) and won six duels in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Not know for his scoring, Santos slotted home an early goal in the third minute following a Martin Rodriguez cross. He now has three goals this yeear to go along with three assists. DC have won four of the last seven and sit in eighth in the Eastern Conference standings, just above the playoff line.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Recap | Revs eliminated from playoff contention with 2-1 defeat to D.C. United in home finale | New England Revolution FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (October 5, 2024) – The New England Revolution (9-19-4; 31 pts.) were defeated by D.C. United (10-13-10; 40 pts.), 2-1, on...

OCTOBER 6 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

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 • 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 • ASSOCIATED PRESS