D.C. UNITED NEWS

Pedro Santos - Eligible after suspension Santos is eligible to face Montreal on Saturday after completing a one-game suspension.

Impact Santos received a straight red card in the 3-1 loss to Inter Miami on March 16, but he completed his ban and is now eligible to return. Given he started in the four matches he's been available so far, he's expected to find his name in the XI when DC United takes on Montreal on Saturday, most likely in his natural left-back role.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

St. Louis City, D.C. United play to 2-2 draw Christian Benteke scored his fourth goal of the season and helped set up another, and D.C.United held on for a 2-2 draw at St.Louis City on...

MARCH 24 • KANSASCITY.COM

D.C. United is still unbeaten on the road after draw at St. Louis City Shorthanded D.C. United got its third draw in three away games in Saturday’s 2-2 tie with St. Louis City.

MARCH 24 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Starting against St. Louis Ku-DiPietro (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Ku-DiPietro is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash. The defender missed out last time out due to a minor knee issue but is now back available. He is straight back into the starting XI now that he has recovered.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Canouse - Upgraded to questionable Canouse (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's trip to St. Louis, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Canouse was upgraded to questionable after missing out against Miami last time out. The midfielder could compete for a place in the starting XI Saturday if he's deemed back to full fitness. When fully fit, Canouse should be a big piece of the first team.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Out with knee injury Ku-DiPietro has been dealing with a knee injury and was not an option during Sunday's 3-1 loss to Inter Miami, reports Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Ku-DiPietro opened up the season as a starter, recording six crosses (zero accurate), five tackles and four chances created during the first two games. Jackson Hopkins has been getting starts in his absence and is expected to remain there until the midfielder is back to matchday fitness.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Matti Peltola - Summoned by Finland Peltola is set to miss Saturday's trip to St. Louis after being called up by Finland.

Impact Peltola will miss one match while on international duty. He's started, and played the full 90 in his first four matches with D.C. making him tough to replace in the starting XI. Jackson Hopkins could get a first team chance with Peltola left on the sideline Saturday.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Joining national team Herrera is linking up with the Guatemala national team and will miss Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Herrera is set for a first match on the sideline since making the switch to D.C. In his first four matches in the nation's capital, Herrera has assisted twice and created seven chances. Christopher McVey could get the start with Herrera out.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Minus Lionel Messi, Inter Miami rides Luis Suárez to win over D.C. United Suárez scores twice off the bench as Miami ends United’s unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 win at Audi Field.

MARCH 16 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Luis Suarez scores twice, Inter Miami knocks off D.C. United Luis Suarez scored twice in the second half to help Inter Miami overcome the absence of star Lionel Messi in a 3-1 victory over D.C.United o...

MARCH 16 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Suárez scores twice in second half, leading Miami past DC United without Messi Luis Suárez scored the go-ahead goal in the 72nd minute and added another in the 85th minute, lifting Inter-Miami to a 3-1 victory over DC U...

MARCH 16 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Why is Lionel Messi not playing for Inter Miami vs. D.C. United? Here's the latest updates Lionel Messi will miss Saturday’s game between Inter Miami and D.C. United at Audi Field due to a hamstring injury. Can Inter Miami win with...

MARCH 16 • USATODAY.COM

Inter Miami vs. DC United LIVE STREAM (3/16/24): Watch Messi play online | Time, TV, channel for MLS game Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will face DC United in an MLS game on Saturday, March 16, 2024 (3/16/24) at Audi Field in Washington, D.C....

MARCH 16 • NJ.COM

Aaron Herrera - Records eight crosses Herrera recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 34t...

Impact Herrera was decent in his 90 minutes of play Saturday, registering one shot, a clearance, two tackles, three chances created and a season-high of eight crosses during the loss. He has now started all four games at right-back this season, being solid on both sides of the ball, notching two assists, five shots, seven chances created and 13 crosses in the attack to go along with eight interceptions, 12 clearances and 14 tackles in the defense.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - 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

Mateusz Klich - Earns assist in loss Klich assisted once to go with nine crosses (one accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Klich was the recipient of D.C.'s only assist Saturday, finding Jared Stroud in the 14th minute for the opening goal of the match. Klich now has two goal contributions on the season, as he scored a goal in the club's second game of the campaign against Portland. He will hope to keep up the high level of play he has held through his first couple appearances of the season, notching seven shots, eight chances created and 30 crosses in the attack to go along with four tackles and six interceptions in the defense.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Scores against Miami Stroud scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Stroud scored the opening goal of the match Saturday, finding the net in the 14th minute off of a Mateusz Klich assist. This was Stroud's first goal of the campaign, already working towards his five from last campaign. He has now started in all four of the club's matches this campaign, notching five chances created, seven tackles, 10 shots and 17 crosses in his 292 minutes of play.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Woeful in goal Bono registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Bono could have not asked for a worst day in net, as he did provide a decent four saves but surrendered three goals. The goalie still has only one clean sheet this season to go along with 16 saves and six goals allowed. He will hope to do better in his next appearance when the club faces St. Louis City.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Sees red Santos was sent off in Saturday's match against Miami due to receiving a straight red card.

Impact Santos will not be eligible for the club's next match against St. Louis City on March 23, as he will now serve a one-match suspension after receiving a straight red card in the dying minutes of Saturday's match. Unfortunately for the team, this will cause some changes in the starting XI, as he has started at left-back in all four games this season, with Connor Antley being his most likely replacement. Santos will next be available for the March 30 match against Montreal.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch Inter Miami vs. DC United (3/16/24): Live stream, time, TV, channel for MLS game Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, will face DC United in an MLS game on Saturday, March 16, 2024 (3/16/24) at Audi Field in Washington, D.C....

MARCH 16 • NJ.COM

Russell Canouse - Still not fit Canouse (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Miami.

Impact Canouse will continue on the bench despite the reports that he is close to a return, as he is still yet to make his season debut. However, he will hope to get back on the field to face St. Louis City on March 23, as he was a regular starter last season, and will hope to continue in that role this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - 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

Lucas Bartlett - Starting Saturday Bartlett (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Miami.

Impact Bartlett makes his return this week, missing no time following an injury he picked up in the club's last contest against Cincinnati. The defender should continue in a starting role now that he is fit, having started in all four games this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami visit D.C. United, likely without Lionel Messi Inter Miami are expected to return to MLS action without superstar Lionel Messi on Saturday afternoon when they visit D.C.United in Washingt...

MARCH 15 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Christian Benteke - 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