D.C. UNITED NEWS

Mateusz Klich - Six cross performance Klich recorded six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Klich whipped in six crosses (three accurate) and created four chances as D.C. United outlasted Seattle Sounders on Saturday 2-1. Klich's dynamic and progressive passing has been integral to the D.C. United build-up to begin the 2024 season. In nine appearances (nine starts), Klich is third in MLS with 20 accurate crosses and is tied for first in MLS with 47 corner kicks.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Whips in seven crosses Stroud had seven crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Stroud attempted a team-high seven crosses (one accurate) Saturday as D.C. United outlasted Seattle Sounders by a score of 2-1. He also contributed two tackles (zero won) and an interception to the defensive effort. Stroud looks to have uncovered a new facet of his game in 2024. After attempting 83 crosses over 33 appearances (27 starts) for St. Louis SC in 2023, Stroud has already attempted 45 crosses in just 10 appearances (10 starts) in 2024.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Returns from suspension with aplomb Herrera assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Herrera's issued the assist on the decisive third goal of the match Saturday as D.C. United defeated Seattle Sounders 2-1. Herrera has been integral to D.C. United early in 2024, having played every minute of all eight matches for which he's been available. The assist was already Herrera's third of the season after he conjured just two assists over 19 appearances (16 starts) in 2023 with CF Montreal.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - 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

Alex Bono - Makes five stops in win Bono registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bono turned aside five of six Seattle Sounders shots on target Saturday as D.C. United earned a 2-1 victory. In his last three appearances, including Saturday, Bono has made 12 saves and conceded six goals. D.C. United and Bono's next test will come next Saturday in the form of the Philadelphia Union who have scored 15 goals through eight MLS matches to begin 2024.

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

D.C. United holds on tight to hold off shorthanded Sounders in 2-1 win D.C. United ended a three-game winless streak with Saturday’s victory at Audi Field.

APRIL 28 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Steven Birnbaum - Returns to bench Birnbaum (knee) is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Birnbaum missed two months with the knee injury but is now back on the bench. The defender is a solid depth option but even when fully fit he might not trouble the starting XI too consistently. Birnbaum's first chance to start is a May 4 clash with Philadelphia.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders, D.C. United both trying to break loose Scoring is bound to feel special to the Seattle Sounders and D.C.United.That’s because goals haven’t come frequently this season.The teams m...

APRIL 26 • SACBEE.COM

Russell Canouse - Undergoes surgery Canouse underwent surgery for ulcerative colitis and is expected to be out for the next few months, the club announced Thursday.

Impact The midfielder received the diagnosis in 2021, but he only took care of it now, and the surgery means the versatile defensive midfielder will be out until the late summer of 2024 or even the early fall, depending on the recovery process. This was the first of three surgeries that Canouse will undergo. The additional surgeries are scheduled to be performed in the coming months.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Fullwood, William & Mary Tribe, Defensive Line Transferred to Good Counsel from Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga. ...All-Mets candidate.

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Tyler Miller - Unused Saturday Miller (ribs) was an unused option during Saturday's 2-0 loss to NYCFC.

Impact Miller was back as an option for the team after missing the first two months of the season with a ribs injury. Alex Bono has been taking his spot in the starting XI and will look to return to the net. The keeper made 25 appearances in 2023, allowing 38 goals with 64 saves and six clean sheets.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Heroic for loss Bono registered six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Bono faced eight shots during Saturday's clash and he stopped six and still came away with a heavy defeat. It's a really disappointing day for the goalkeeper, especially since he was let down entirely by the team in front of him. Clean sheets will be hard to come by for Bono, but volume won't be an issue as this defense does very little to limit shots.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher McVey - Disappears in loss McVey registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss against New York City FC.

Impact McVey failed to get much done on either side of the ball as NYC FC completely played around the defender. This is a disappointing loss for sure, but neither team came into the clash in particularly good form. McVey will be in for a long season unless D.C. can bounce back in a huge way.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pirani - Three crosses Saturday Pirani had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to New York City FC.

Impact Pirani produced three crosses and sent in a pair of shots, but didn't get much done with those chances despite the weak NYC FC defense. The midfielder was brought in to revitalize the D.C. attack, but on the whole Pirani hasn't really done that, especially not since the move was made permanent ahead of the 2024 season.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Bartlett - Sees yellow in loss Bartlett recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Bartlett sent in a couple speculative shots but neither were particularly threatening. The defender was also shown a second half yellow card. On the whole it was a disappointing loss for the defender, he just couldn't slow down the NYC FC attack. Bartlett will hope to bounce back after what turned into a very disappointing loss.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Three shots in loss Stroud recorded three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to New York City FC.

Impact Stroud got the start once more, and while he produced some solid volume he couldn't find any end product. The forward did well on the whole with his chances but just couldn't find the back of the net. Stroud will need to keep improving or he could be at risk of losing his spot in the starting XI, especially as others continue to regain fitness.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Back from suspension Herrera completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Seattle on Saturday.

Impact The veteran defender has started in his seven appearances this season, and he should return to his regular role on the right side of the defense, regardless of whether DC United play with three or four at the back. Herrera has racked up two assists, 23 crosses and 11 chances created, so his play on the right side has been instrumental for DC United so far.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Set to return from one-game absence Klich completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Seattle on Saturday.

Impact The return of Klich should provide a gigantic boost in midfield for DC United due to his creativity in the final third. He has one goal and two assists across eight starts this season, and he is expected to return to the starting lineup right away now that he's available once again.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

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

Aaron Herrera - Will miss next match Herrera (suspension) had three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given...

Impact Herrera whipped in seven crosses (two accurate) and contributed two tackles (two won), an interception and a block Saturday as DC United fell 2-3 to Orlando FC. Herrera also picked up his fifth yellow card of the season. As a result, he'll miss DC United's next match versus New York FC.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Will miss next match Klich (suspension) assisted once to go with nine crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Klich was pulling the proverbial strings in the midfield for DC United Saturday, providing an assist and offering nine crosses (five accurate) and seven corners, as DC United fell 2-3 to Orlando FC. The assist was Klich's second of the young season. Klich has played every minute of DC United's season, thus far, but he'll be forced to miss the next match as he'll be suspended due to a yellow card accumulation.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pirani - Impact substitute appearance Pirani scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Orlando City SC.

Impact Piriani's second half goal Saturday proved insufficient as DC United fell to Orlando FC by a margin of 2-3. The goal was Piriani's first of 2024. After being selected to the starting XI for the first four matches of the season, Piriani has been relegated to substitute duty for DC United's most recent three matches. After scoring once over 10 appearances (eight starts) in 2023, Piriani will have to continue to put forth positive performances to earn his minutes in 2024.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - 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