D.C. UNITED NEWS

Derrick Williams - Status uncertain Williams (calf) is questionable for Saturday's clash with San Jose, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Williams is carrying a questionable tag into Saturday's match after limping off against Chicago. The defender is a starting choice when fully fit, though Brendan Hines-Ike could get the start to avoid risking Williams' fitness.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Andy Najar - Linking with Honduras Najar will serve time with the Honduran national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not be available for Saturday's clash against San Jose.

Impact Najar has started five times in the last eight matches for the team, totaling 10 interceptions and eight clearances in that span. While he is away with the Honduran national team, Chris Durkin will likely get the start at either right back or right midfield against San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Fajardo - Out on international duty Fajarado has been called up by the Panamanian national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not be available for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Fajarado has yet made a start for the team since joining in August, making three starts off the bench. He's also not played more than 20 minutes per match, averaging only 13 minutes per game thus far.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Davis - Summoned to international duty Davis was called up by the Panamanian national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not be available for Saturday's match against the San Jose Earthquake.

Impact Davis signed with the team in August and has made two appearances for D.C United. He's totaled seven crosses (two accurate) and two shots (zero accurate) thus far. Pedro Santos will likely take his spot in the starting XI against San Jose on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Durkin - Records assist as substitute Durkin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Durkin recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as he set up Christian Benteke's second goal in the 91st minute. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also won one tackle and drew one foul in his 12 minutes off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Assist and clean sheet Saturday Klich assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-0 win against Chicago Fire.

Impact Klich recorded his sixth assist of the season Saturday as he set up Christian Benteke's opening goal in the ninth minute. He also kept a clean sheet as he contributed one tackle, one interception and three clearances in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Scores in blowout win Ku-DiPietro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Ku-DiPietro scored again Saturday, his second consecutive match with a goal. He found the back of the net in the 20th minute off a Christian Benteke assist to take the 2-0 lead. With his recent run of form, it seems he has earned a place in the starting XI, at least for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Three goal contributions in win Benteke scored two goals and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Benteke put together his best game of the season Saturday as he scored two goals and assisted another. This performance breaks an eight match streak without a goal contribution, by far his longest drought of the season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Keeps clean sheet in win Bono recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Bono made just his second start of the season Saturday and kept his second clean sheet. He played the second half of the last match as well and saved all six shots he faced. He faces a matchup of similar difficult next Saturday versus San Jose, a side which has scored 32 goals in 27 league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke lifts DC United above playoff line: "The result we needed" | MLSSoccer.com Several key questions surrounded D.C. United before their Matchday 30 home clash against Chicago Fire FC – the team that sat one place ahead...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

D.C. United rout Fire behind Christian Benteke's brace Christian Benteke snapped a long goalless drought to score his team-leading ninth and 10th of the season as D.C. United rolled to a 4-0 vict...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

D.C. United gives its playoff hopes a major boost by routing Chicago D.C. got three goals in the first half and cruised past the Fire, 4-0, to snap a three-game skid.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Benteke's 2 goals, assist lead DC United over Fire 4-0

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derrick Williams - Comes off early Williams was brought off with an apparent injury in the first half of Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Williams made it 24 minutes before being brought off and replaced by Brendan Hines-Ike. The defender has been a consistent piece of the starting XI and would be a major loss if ruled out for a Saturday clash with San Jose. If Williams is ruled out Hines-Ike is the most likely replacement in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fire, D.C. United look to snap scoring slumps Both D.C. United and the Chicago Fire could boost their playoff chances when they meet on Saturday night in Washington, D.C.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Wayne Rooney 'frustrated' he hasn't heard from D.C. United about new deal The former English superstar approached the team to initiate conversations about the long-term future.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Tyler Miller - Out with rib injury Miller has been diagnosed with a rib injury and is expected to miss between four to six weeks, head coach Wayne Rooney told media, including Steven Goff of The Washington Post, on...

Impact This is a huge blow for a DC United team that is still alive in the race for a playoff berth, though their scenario to reach the postseason is quite complicated. DC United have a capable backup in Alex Bono, however, and he should start in the upcoming games. With little more than a month left in the regular season, Miller could very well miss the rest of the campaign based on the recovery timeline provided.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Nine crosses in loss Klich attempted nine crosses (one accurate), had three shots on target and created three chances in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Despite starting in a midfield two, Klich ranked first among his teammates for shots, crosses and chances created. He has two goals and five assists so far in his debut MLS season.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Assists in defeat Ruan registered one assist from two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Philadelphia.

Impact Ruan was lucky to claim an assist when Ted Ku-DiPietro picked up his pass in midfield before firing in from long range. Ruan has been in and out of the starting XI, but he has two assist in his last four and five overall in his first season at D.C.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Scores wondergoal Ku-DiPietro came off the bench to score with his only shot in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Ku-DiPietro was making only his second substitute appearance since returning from an ankle injury. He bagged a consolation goal with a long-range thunderbolt which was his fourth goal of the season. The attacker will hope to find his way back into the starting XI in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Miller - Hooked after nightmare first half Miller was subbed off at half time after conceding three goals and a penalty in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Miller had an afternoon to forget, but it was still a surprise to see him taken off at half-time with the game already decided. He was late off his line for a long ball and clattered Julian Carranza in the area, resulting in a penalty and a yellow card. The manager's decision to take him off surely brings into question his place in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Chicago Fire.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United comes undone early as woes against Philadelphia continue United’s winless skid in MLS play stretched to four games as it conceded three times in the first half and fell to the Union at Audi Field.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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AUGUST 25, 2023