OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Wayne Rooney steps down as D.C. United coach Oct 7, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C.
Wayne Rooney steps down as D.C. United coach Oct 7, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; D.C.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
D.C. United and coach Wayne Rooney part ways after just one season - The Boston Globe D.C. United missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season, matching a club mark from 2008-2011.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
D.C. United vs. New York City FC
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Wayne Rooney will leave D.C. United as it falls short of playoffs again The English soccer legend told reporters after the game that he was exiting, and United announced the move moments later.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
DC United beats NYCFC 2-0. Coach Wayne Rooney exits after missing playoffs
Mateusz Klich scored late in the first half, Chris Durkin added a second-half goal and DOCTOBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.C. United, coach Wayne Rooney part ways Wayne Rooney was appointed coach on July 12, 2022.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ex-D.C. United trainer files $7.5 million lawsuit after firing over hand gesture Reade Whitney alleges the club defamed him by firing him for what it said was a discriminatory hand gesture in a photo taken at an MLS All-S...
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Eric Davis - Avoids injury Davis is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.
Impact Davis returns to the starting XI after coming off during Wednesday's clash with Austin due to an issue. The defender seemingly avoided any sort of serious injury and is back to full fitness and back in the starting XI on Saturday.
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Hines-Ike - Remains in protocol Hines-Ike (head) will not be an option for Saturday's match against New York City F.C.
Impact Hines-Ike remains in concussion protocol and will miss the last regular season match against New York. With The team also working to get a playoff spot, the defender could make a return for the postseason, if D.C United qualifies.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Decent showing off the bench Ku-DiPietro recorded two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 3-0 loss to Austin FC.
Impact Ku-DiPietro was on the bench to start this one and was introduced at halftime, creating two chances and putting two shots on target during his 45-minute cameo. This was a good showing but it may not have been enough to earn him a start against NYCFC but he will likely get minutes in their upcoming contest.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Klich - Big production against Austin Klich had two shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Thursday's 3-0 loss against Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute...
Impact Klich had a whopping 11 crosses (five accurate) in this one and he made an impact all over the pitch despite losing. He has contributed to 10 goals in 31 appearances this season and will continue to be at the heart of the DC United midfield.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick Williams - Two-way impact in loss Williams recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 3-0 loss versus Austin FC.
Impact Williams had one tackle (zero won) to go with three clearances and a block in addition to his attacking stats. The defender has only contributed to one goal so far this season but is a key part of the backline and will continue to get opportunities to make an impact.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Lacks finishing touch in loss Benteke recorded five shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-0 defeat to Austin FC.
Impact Benteke had three shots on frame but was unable to put any of them into the back of the net. He is a strong candidate to bounce back in his next outing as he has played practically every minute of the campaign so far and has 17 goal involvements in 31 matches.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bono - Rough outing in loss Bono made no saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-0 loss versus Austin FC.
Impact Bono didn't make a save in a match for the first time this season as his side lost by three goals. After a run of four clean sheets in five appearances that ended September 16th, Bono is yet to keep a shutout in his last four games.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Davis - Taken off with injury Davis registered nine crosses (one accurate) and four tackles in Thursday's 3-0 defeat to Austin FC. He was injured and subbed out in the 73rd minute.
Impact Davis was removed from the match Wednesday after suffering an undisclosed injury. He's started four of the last five games, totaling 24 crosses (six accurate) in that span.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Austin FC vs. D.C. United
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • YOUTUBE
DC United's Mateusz Klich wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Mateusz Klich helped keep D.C. United’s Audi MLS Cup Playoffs hopes alive and, in doing so, also won AT&T 5G Goal of the Matchday for Matchd...
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Brendan Hines-Ike - In concussion protocol Hines-Ike is in concussion protocol and will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Austin F.C, per Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Hines-Ike has been in concussion protocol since last match against Vancouver and is set to miss his second match in a row. He's started at center back six of the last eight games, generating 37 clearances in that span. Steve Birnbaum, Donovan Pines and Derrick Williams are all option to get the start in defense against Austin.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bono - Beaten twice against Vancouver Bono made four saves and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver.
Impact Bono couldn't do much either time he was beaten as he first goal scored by the opposition came off a point-blank header and the second was a result of a penalty kick, although the goalkeeper almost made a great effort and almost saved it. He was still able to make some important saves along the way to salvage some fantasy value on his stat line in what was a way better performance from the one he had on the previous contest.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick Williams - Busy defensively versus Vancouver Williams created one chance and made two tackles, five clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver.
Impact Williams returned to the team after missing the last three matches and showed no signs of rust, being a strong presence at the heart of the defense despite the fact that his side allowed two goals in less than an hour. It's been a season full of ups and downs for the center-back but he hopes his return can boost a DC United still hopeful for a playoff spot.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Klich - Scores versus Vancouver Klich scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, made one tackle and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver.
Impact Klich was barely noticed on the pitch during the first hour of the game but then everything changed for the midfielder when he scored his side's second goal with an outstanding long-range volley off a partial clearance. That's now three goals and seven assists over 30 regular season appearances for the midfielder, who's been one of the pillars for a DC United team that still has playoff hopes.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Logs assist versus Vancouver Ku-DiPietro made an assist and sent in two inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver.
Impact Ku-DiPietro benefited from a huge giveaway from the goalkeeper that allowed him to assist Christian Benteke for DC's first goal in the 11th minute. However, the forward couldn't add anything noteworthy during the rest of the contest, which ultimately led him to be subbed off in the second half. A starter in the last two contests, Ku-DiPietro will have to perform better to retain his spot in the lineup for the playoffs if he keeps his current scoring and assisting rates.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Scores against Vancouver Benteke scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Vancouver.
Impact Benteke was at the right place at the right time, benefiting from a huge giveaway from the opposing goalkeeper that allowed Ted Ku-DiPietro to leave him with the easy tap-in to score DC's first goal in the 11th. The forward, who was already coming off a hat-trick on the previous match, has 14 goals over 30 regular season appearances this season, by far his best campaign in years. He'll try to keep it up during Wednesday's visit to Austin.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
