Impact Benteke missed Tuesday's win over FC Dallas while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he should return to the XI ahead of Yamil Asad and Kristian Fletcher to take on Miami this weekend.
JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Christian Benteke - Returning after suspension Benteke will be eligible to feature in Saturday's clash against Inter Miami after serving a one-game suspension.
Nigel Robertha - Available against Dallas Robertha (ankle) is back on the bench for Tuesday's clash against FC Dallas.
Impact Robertha has been out for the last three months due to a fractured ankle, but he's an option off the bench in the midweek fixture. The attacker will hope to record a few shots, perhaps replacing Taxiarchis Fountas at some point.
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nigel Robertha - Could be available Tuesday Robertha (ankle) is traveling with D.C. United to the midweek clash against FC Dallas, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reported Monday.
Impact Robertha has been out since early April with a broken ankle, but he's progressing well with his recovery and was taken off the injury report last week. He might be able to return to the squad and face Dallas on Tuesday.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Klich - Creates three chances in loss Klich took one shot, sent in seven crosses (one accurate), and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Nashville SC.
Impact Klich continues to stand over the majority of D.C. United's set pieces, but he was unable to impact the scoresheet in a tough matchup at Nashville. Up next is another tough road fixture at FC Dallas on Tuesday.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Miller - Concedes two in Tennessee Miller made one save and conceded two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Nashville SC.
Impact Miller was caught off his line early in the match and was left stranded on Nashville's second goal to leave Tennessee empty handed. Up next is another tough road fixture on the Fourth of July at FC Dallas.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Palsson - Out for personal matters Palsson (not injury related) is currently dealing with a family matter in Iceland and was not involved in Saturday's defeat against Nashville, The Washington Post's Steven Goff rep...
Impact Palsson has missed D.C.'s last three games since getting called up for international duty during the June window. Those Iceland games were followed by a personal matter that has arisen and it's not entirely clear when he'll return to his club team. Steve Birnbaum, Derrick Williams, Donovan Pines and Brendan Hines-Ike can fill out the back-three in his absence.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Takes four shots vs. Nashville Benteke took four shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC. He also picked up a booking in the match, meaning he will be suspende...
Impact Benteke is in the middle of a four-game scoreless drought at the moment, but he still has eight goals on the season. He won't be available to face Dallas this week due to his suspension for yellow card accumulation, so Taxiarchis Fountas is likely to replace him up front in the XI.
JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
First half damages D.C. United this time in 2-0 loss at Nashville SC A week after impressing in the opening 45 minutes against MLS-best FC Cincinnati, United sputtered before halftime and ended up getting shut...
JULY 2, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
D.C. United in talks to sign Sigurdsson Major League Soccer side D.C. United are in talks to sign former Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson. The 33-year-old has previously had spe...
JUNE 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Steven Birnbaum - Can return from suspension Birnbaum will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Nashville SC after serving a red card suspension.
Impact Birnbaum missed Saturday's win over FC Cincinnati after getting sent off in the previous match versus RSL, but he'll be available to return against Nashville at the weekend. He's likely to take back over from Brendan Hines-Ike in the XI at center-back.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taxiarchis Fountas - Takes two shots off bench Fountas subbed into Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati in the 71st minute and he took two shots (one on target) in the 3-0 victory.
Impact Fountas returned from international duty and got some minutes as a substitute in Saturday's comfortable win over MLS leaders Cincinnati. He's likely to be back in the starting XI alongside Christian Benteke up front moving forward.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andy Najar - Takes two shots in start Najar made a clearance, an interception and took two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Najar played well on both sides of the ball Saturday in what was his first start since recovering from a minor thigh injury he suffered in early June. He's taken multiple shots in three of his last five league appearances from the right wing in the last month.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lewis O'Brien - Defends well in win O'Brien made a clearance, an interception and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also took a shot and created two chances in the match.
Impact O'Brien did well defensively from midfield to shut out the current MLS leaders Cincinnati on Saturday, and he was also able to get involved in the attack. He's taken 14 shots with 17 chances created across his 13 league appearances this season.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Takes two shots in win Benteke took two shots and made two clearances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.
Impact Benteke was involved in the buildup to goals from Pedro Santos and Cristian Dajome on Saturday, but he's now gone three league games without scoring himself, which is tied for his longest scoring drought this season.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Miller - Keeps clean sheet against FCC Miller made two saves and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Miller kept his sixth clean sheet of the season Saturday, and his first in more than a month as he shut out the current Supporters' Shield leaders Cincinnati. He'll face another tough opponent next weekend in third-placed Nashville SC, which have scored 28 goals in 20 MLS matches.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Klich - Records assist in win Klich created five chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also took two shots (one on target) and won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Klich set up Pedro Santos' opening goal Saturday for his fifth assist of the season, and he put in a solid shift defensively as well from attacking midfield. This was Klich's third game in 2023 where he posted at least five chances created.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Santos - Scores goal against Cincinnati Santos took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also made four clearances, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.
Impact Santos played well on both sides of the ball in Saturday's win over the MLS leaders, and he opened the scoring with his first goal since joining D.C. in the offseason. He's averaging 1.7 shots and 1.7 chances created per 90 minutes across his five league appearances since returning from a thigh injury in late May.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick Williams - Scores goal against Cincinnati Williams scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also made a block, six clearances and two interceptions in the match.
Impact Williams defended well to keep the current MLS leaders off the scoreboard on Saturday, and he also netted his first ever goal in the competition with a powerful putback from a rebounded shot. Williams has now started nine of D.C.'s last 10 league games since the start of May, with three clean sheets from central defense in that span.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cristian Dajome - Scores goal against Cincinnati Dajome took two shots on target and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also created a chance and won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact Dajome added to his opponents' misery on Saturday by slotting home his second goal of the season. He's now started consecutive league matches along the attacking line after having come off the bench in each of his first seven appearances for D.C. United.
JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United erupts in first half against MLS-best FC Cincinnati United gets three goals from unlikely sources before intermission, coasts to a 3-0 victory at home.
JUNE 25, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
D.C. United score early, dominate FC Cincinnati Defenders Pedro Santos and Derrick Williams scored their first goals for D.C.
JUNE 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Report: Wizards, Capitals Officials in Discussions About Moving Teams From Washington, D.C. Both teams have called Washington D.C. home for the last 25 years.
JUNE 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mohanad Jeahze - Undergoes season-ending surgery Jeahze underwent right ankle surgery on June 21 after suffering a fracture and dislocation during a training session on June 14 and will be ruled out for the remainder of the seaso...
Impact This is a big loss for Jeahze, who is set to miss the rest of the season with ankle surgery. He had recorded an assist in six appearances, five of them coming as starts. This gives Pedro Santos the opportunity for more playing time, with Gaoussou Samake also an option to play at left midfielder when D.C United decide to play three in the back.
JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Washington, D.C., Extends Bar Hours During Women's World Cup The move is being made to accommodate overnight game times in Australia and New Zealand.
JUNE 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
DC United defender Steven Birnbaum fined after red card | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued one ruling following Matchday 19 of the 2023 season.
JUNE 20, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
