MARCH 14 • ATLUTD.COM
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Leagues Cup unveils 2024 Group Stage Schedule, Atlanta United to host D.C. United and Santos Laguna | Atlanta United FC Atlanta to host D.C. United in tournament’s opening match on July 26, Santos Laguna on Aug. 4
Messi dealing with injury in right hamstring area, likely will miss Miami's match versus D.C. United FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is dealing with a leg injury that will likely cause him to miss the team's n...
MARCH 14 • AJC.COM
Ken Sugiura: My (timid) foray into sports betting WASHINGTON, D.C. — I grew up in a day when the image of sports gambling was shady bookies who threatened to send thugs to break your legs if...
MARCH 13 • AJC.COM
Why DC United's Mateusz Klich & 6 other players deserve more attention | MLSSoccer.com Last week, we broke down why Atlanta United’s Giorgos Giakoumakis is a shark in the box. The week before, it was examining why Emil Forsberg...
MARCH 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Christian Benteke - 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
Jared Stroud - Decent quantity, little quality Stroud logged six crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.
Impact Stroud's first three appearances with D.C. United were marked by a decent number of crosses, 15 in total. However, only one of them was accurate, indicating the 27-year-old's need to improve in that department. During his time with St. Louis City, nearly 20 percent of Stroud's crosses were accurate, but he is nowhere near that number since getting traded.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Klich - Logs 12 crosses, nine corners Klich recorded three shots (two on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and nine corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56...
Impact D.C. United's latest game may have ended in a scoreless draw, but its result was not without an excellent effort from Klich. He more than doubled his 2024 tallies in crosses and corners. So as of Sunday, Klich has 21 crosses and 17 corners across three appearances this year.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Bartlett - Suffers undisclosed injury Bartlett generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati. He was injured and subbed out in the 68th minute.
Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Bartlett from completing D.C. United's latest game. So now, his availability is questionable as the team prepares for its matchup Saturday against Inter Miami. If both he and Steve Birnbaum (knee) remain out then, D.C. United will need another center-back to pair with Christopher McVey, with Matai Akinmboni being the likeliest choice.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bono - Seven-save clean sheet Bono recorded seven saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Bono more than doubled his 2024 save tally en route to maintaining his first clean sheet this year, in which he has 12 saves across three appearances. The goalkeeper's form being at quite a high is needed, as D.C. United's next opponent is Inter Miami, the MLS' first team to log more than 10 goals this year.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United grinds out a draw at FC Cincinnati to remain unbeaten D.C. showed its defensive mettle in Sunday’s scoreless draw.
MARCH 10 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
DC United's Bono, Cincinnati's Celantano yield nothing in scoreless draw Alex Bono finished with seven saves for D
MARCH 10 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Russell Canouse - Getting closer to return Canouse (ankle) is getting closer to returning to the squad, but it's uncertain if he'll be available to face Cincinnati on Sunday, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Canouse dealt with an ankle injury for much of the preseason and already missed the season opener, but the latest reports indicate he's progressing and trending in the right direction. If he can't go against Cincinnati on Sunday, then his next chance to play would come against Inter Miami on March 16.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - 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
Aaron Herrera - Assists again in draw Herrera assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers. In addition, he was give...
Impact Herrera created Kristian Fletcher's equalizer in the 82nd minute with his second assist in two starts in the season. The right-back already matched his marks in assists from the previous two campaigns. His career-high is 10 in 2021, a number he will look to achieve now.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Klich - Converts PK in draw Klich scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a...
Impact Klich converted a PK in 72nd minute to start DC United's comeback, helping them earn the road draw. The midfielder logged four goals and seven assists last season, and will now look to top those numbers. He also received his first yellow card in the campaign, though.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bono - Makes one save in draw Bono recorded one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Portland Timbers.
Impact Bono could not do much during the match, conceding in two of the three shots he faced. The goalkeeper has no clean sheets yet after two starts in the season. He will look for his first at Cincinnati on Sunday.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - 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
Younger, fresher D.C. United already displaying plenty of resolve United didn’t overcome a single two-goal deficit last season. It took just two games for this year’s resilient looking group to do it.
MARCH 3 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
D.C. United rally to earn tie vs. Timbers Mateusz Klich scored on a penalty kick and Kristian Fletcher scored in the 82nd minute as visiting D.C.United rallied from a two-goal defici...
MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
D.C. United stages late two-goal comeback to earn draw with Timbers Facing a 2-0 deficit and playing without star Christian Benteke, who was scratched before kickoff with an injury, United caught a late spark...
MARCH 3 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Klich, Fletcher rally DC United to 2-2 draw with Timbers Mateusz Klich and Kristian Fletcher scored late in the second half to help D
MARCH 3 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Moreno, Crepeau shine, but Timbers squander lead, draw D.C. United The Timbers go up 2-0, but D.C. United rallies back.
MARCH 3 • OREGONLIVE.COM
2024 MLS cup odds: Lionel Messi, Inter Miami favored to win
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and Inter Miami remain favorites to win the MLS Cup. FOX Sports soccer writer Doug McIntyre offers his ins...FEBRUARY 28
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
Christian Benteke signing pays off for D.C. United, exposing problem for Revolution and rest of MLS - The Boston Globe Although high-profile standouts across the world would like to give the league a try, Major League Soccer's rules make international signing...
FEBRUARY 26 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
