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Alex Bono - Concedes four in loss Bono recorded five saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bono was peppered with shots throughout Sunday's loss and conceded four goals for the fourth time this season. He also made five saves for the first time since April 27. He faces another difficult matchup Saturday versus Columbus, a side which has scored 58 goals in 29 league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Union meet DC United with playoff positioning on the line D.C.United travels to Philadelphia on Sunday night for a regular-season meeting against the Union that feels like a playoff match.Next to ea...

SEPTEMBER 21 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Matai Akinmboni - Could be available Sunday Akinmboni (ankle) could be included in the squad for Sunday's match against Philadelphia, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The promising center-back has been dealing with a nagging injury that has kept him sidelined for the last three games, and even if he returns, he'd likely do it as an option off the bench. Akinmboni has started in just four of eight appearances this season, tallying 17 clearances, 10 interceptions and 10 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Alex Bono - Disappoints for draw Bono made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Bono stopped two of three shots, leaving him with a draw. It was a match D.C. largely dominated but the single goal proved to be enough to drop a pair of points. Bono has been solid for D.C. and should continue to be the top option in net behind a defense that has gotten significantly healthier in recent weeks.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Nine crosses Saturday Santos registered nine crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Santos had plenty of volume during Saturday's draw, and maintained a role on set-pieces. The full-back has a massive target to aim for in Christian Benteke, and has the potential to cause issues for any defense down the flank. Santos should have a rock-solid floor in all matches moving forward, with plenty of upside as well.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Four crosses in draw Herrera registered three shots (zero on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Herrera was active bombing forward throughout Saturday's draw, sending in four crosses and three shots. The volume was disappointing to say the least as he failed to produce a single accurate shot or cross. Still the fact Herrera got forward so much is encouraging for his upside going forward.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Nets Saturday Benteke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 16th...

Impact Benteke scored during Saturday's clash, yet another goal for the big striker. He remains one of the best in MLS, and has been dominant leading the line in D.C. Benteke is an exceptionally powerful striker with smart movement that gives center-backs fits, something that has been especially apparent with his back to goal. Benteke should continue to be a top attacking option moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Bartlett - Suspended for Sunday Bartlett will be suspended to face Philadelphia on Sunday due to a yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Bartlett has earned a suspension due to yellow-card accumulation, so he'll miss the Sunday trip to Philadelphia, and his absence should weaken DC United's defensive line since he's been a steady presence at the back. Bartlett's next chance to play will come against Columbus on Sep. 28.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Matti Peltola - Sends a cross Peltola recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Peltola returned to action Saturday after missing last match as he was with the Finnish national team. The midfielder has started 10 of the last 11 MLS games played, recording 21 tackles, nine interceptions and nine clearances while making five blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Boris Enow - One tackle in win Enow recorded one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Enow was back in the starting XI for DC United following his involvement in the Cameroon national team. He's started all two appearances, producing three tackles (two won) and one clearance as he continues to look for his first goal or assist on the team.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC's Christian Benteke, DC United's Santiago Rodríguez trade PK goals in 1-1 draw

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Herrera - Back in starting XI Herrera (not injury related) has been included in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus New York City FC.

Impact Herrera is available from kickoff after taking part in a couple of international matches for Guatemala. The defender will likely feature as a right-back with the team playing a back-four scheme, pushing Garrison Tubbs back to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling New York City FC aim to break out vs. D.C. United Two weeks after last taking to the pitch, New York City FC return to action looking to snap a six-match winless streak when they visit D.C.U...

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SEPTEMBER 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Signs contract extension Ku-DiPietro has signed a contract extension with DC United until the end of the 2027 MLS season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact The promising forward is enjoying a career-best season with DC United, and the MLS club has decided to hand him a new deal in order to protect him when offers come by for his services. DC United have signed Ku-DiPietro to a U22 initiative contract through 2027 after a 2024 season in which he's recorded two goals and three assists across 23 appearances (20 starts).

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Golden Boot Race Heats Up With Five Weeks Left Luis Suárez and Christian Benteke are among the favorites to take home the 2024 MLS Golden Boot.

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Lucas Bartlett - Records eight clearances Bartlett generated eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Bartlett couldn't help his team to a clean sheet Saturday but was still decent in the defense, notching one interception and eight clearances. This gives him a new season-high in clearances, beating his previous best by one.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Fires in three shots Stroud recorded three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Stroud couldn't earn a goal contribution Saturday but still posted a decent stat line after registering one chance created, two crosses and three shots. He has started in 26 of his 27 appearances this campaign, notching three goals on 49 shots and seven assists on 39 chances created to go along with 112 crosses.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Two assists Saturday Klich assisted twice to go with five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Klich produced Saturday, assisting on both Christan Benteke's 26th-minute goal and Bareil Pirani's 29th-minute goal to lead his team to a win. He now has five assists on the season, giving him seven goal contributions. He still has yet to miss a start when available this season and is in reach of his 11-goal contributions from last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Bags opening goal Benteke scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus the Chicago Fire.

Impact Benteke got back on the scoresheet Saturday, bagging the opening goal of the match in the 26th minute. This marks his fourth goal in as many matches, now having 18 on the campaign. He is having a career season, with his 18 goals being his most in a campaign, having already passed his 14 in 31 appearances from last season.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pirani - Scores again Pirani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against the Chicago Fire.

Impact Pirani made it two straight matches with a goal Saturday, finding the back of the net in the 29th minute. This marks his fourth goal of the season, earning that mark on 33 shots. This was his first start in four appearances and will hope to remain in that role next contest, which is likely after two solid performances.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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NYCFC's Christian Benteke, DC United's Santiago Rodríguez trade PK goals in 1-1 draw