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Russell Canouse - Option picked up Canouse made 27 starts, totaling 2,222 minutes during the 2023 season.

Impact Canouse had his option for 2024 picked up after playing a major role in 2023, his second most minutes played in a season. It was another major role for the midfielder, who might not stuff the stat sheet but is a crucial part of the first team. He will back in line for a significant role again in 2024.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Solid sophomore season Ku-DiPietro scored five times and assisted twice during 26 appearances (12 starts) in 2023.

Impact Ku-DiPietro took a major step forward in his sophomore season, earning seven goal contributions and showing some serious promise. Evidently D.C. United agreed as they picked up his contract option and extended him for 2024.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Najar won't return to D.C. United as Ally Mackay begins to reshape roster United did not exercise the option on Najar’s contract and doesn’t have plans to offer a new deal, people familiar with the situation said....

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

DC United expect Kristian Fletcher return after Swansea City loan | MLSSoccer.com The Ally Mackay era has begun at D.C. United, with the club’s newly-hired general manager and chief soccer officer meeting with players, sta...

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

New D.C. United GM Ally Mackay: 'I want to try and make this team one that entertains' Mackay talks coaching hire timeline, working with Dave Kasper and more

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

2023 PFL Championship $1 million finals weigh-in highlights video from Washington, D.C. Check out the official weigh-in video highlights for the 12 $1 million finalist at the 2023 PFL Championship in Washington, D.C.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

D.C. United hires Mackay as GM DCU has been without a GM since the club parted ways with Lucy Rushton at the end of the 2022 season.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

D.C. United finds new GM as it attempts to end playoff drought Ally Mackay was Nashville’s assistant general manager and helped oversee the 2020 expansion operation that qualified for the playoffs in eac...

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jose Fajardo - Bench role for D.C Fajardo ended the year making three starts in seven appearances with D.C United in 2023.

Impact Fajardo joined midseason from Panama and was only limited to a bench role for the team. He failed to score in the seven games played, totaling seven shots (one on target) and three chances created.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - 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

Private Jets Were Legit Expense: SBF Sam Bankman-Fried defended his frequent travel on private jets, telling jurors that it was a valid business expense. He was not using privat...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • WSJ.COM

Bankman-Fried Said He Thought Alameda Was Solvent When He Traveled to Middle East Bankman-Fried told the jury that he traveled frequently, most frequently to Washington, D.C. He said often met with senators, regulators and...

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • WSJ.COM

ASN: After a soaring start to his Swansea loan, Fletcher eyes ambitious goals for club and country Kristian Fletcher has hit the ground running on his loan from DC United to Swansea City's U-21 team. But his red hot scoring rate might open...

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

What we can glean from Wayne Rooney's first two coaching stints Rooney's spells leading Derby County and D.C. United presented both significant difficulties and valuable experiences

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bruce Arena a candidate for D.C. United head coaching vacancy Arena, the record-holder for most wins as a head coach in MLS history, resigned from the Revolution in September.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brendan Hines-Ike - Returns in friendly Hines-Ike (concussion) was on the bench for Saturday's friendly clash with Medeama SC.

Impact Hines-Ike didn't quite make it back in time for the MLS season but got back on the pitch during Saturday's friendly. D.C. United are on bye to close out the MLS season, meaning Hines-Ike ends 2023 with 12 appearances and nine starts, both career-lows.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United interviewing GM candidates D.C. United has interviewed Nashville SC assistant general manager Ally Mackay and Columbus Crew SC assistant GM Issa Tall.

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Where Is the Gaza Strip and Who Lives There? The Gaza Strip is a densely populated Palestinian enclave on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea that borders Israel and Egypt. Toget...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • WSJ.COM

Steven Birnbaum - Quiet in win Birnbaum generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 46th minute.

Impact Birnbaum played just 51 minutes during the final match of the season. He started 20 of the 22 games played, recording a goal with 74 clearances and 23 interceptions. The defender struggled with a few injury stints that limited him to some playing time, playing in 10 games less than the 2022 campaign.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Williams - Subs on in last match Williams registered three tackles (two won) in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Williams came came on as a sub for the last match of the season. He was typically a regular starter when healthy, making 21 starts in 24 appearances during his first year in D.C. The defender averaged about 2.8 tackles per game after logging in 69, which was far low from his total last season with the Galaxy.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Canouse - Wins three tackles in final game Canouse recorded four tackles (three won) in Saturday's 2-0 win against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Canouse will end his 2023 season making starts in all 23 matches played in the midfield. He's logged in an assist with 66 tackles (44 won) and 31 interceptions. He was also able to keep consistent starts while staying healthy, missing just a few contests on the year.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Davis - Two tackles in win Davis generated two tackles (one won), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Davis was fit to start after picking up an injury against Austin. He joined late in the season and was able to keep a consistent starting role at left back, totaling six starts in eight appearances. In that span, the defender had generated 32 crosses (eight accurate), 12 clearances and nine interceptions.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Durkin - Scores in last match Durkin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Durkin closes the season out with a goal for three on the year. He has started 24 of the 31 games played, totaling two assists on 53 crosses (14 accurate) and 46 tackles (34 won) in his sixth season with D.C United.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Scores in season finale Klich scored one goal to go with three shots (two on target), six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus New York City FC. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Klich closed out the season on a high note, scoring a goal while also totaling six crosses. He will end the campaign making 31 starts in 32 appearances, generating four goals and seven assists with 183 crosses (59 accurate) and 79 chances created. The midfielder was among the league leaders in assists, crosses and chances created during his first year in the MLS.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Holds on to clean sheet Bono made five saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Bono was able to keep the clean sheet Saturday after totaling five saves against New York. It was also his fourth clean sheet in the last nine games, allowing 11 on 28 saves in that span. The keeper will end the season making nine starts in 10 appearances since taking over for the injured Tyler Miller (ribs).

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE