D.C. UNITED NEWS

Andy Najar - Not ready to return yet Najar (calf) will remain unavailable for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, but D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post Friday that he's aiming to be fi...

Impact Najar is set to miss a fourth straight league match this weekend with a calf injury he suffered just before the Cincinnati game in early May, but he has a chance to be available against Toronto next weekend. With Ruan (thigh) also out for Saturday, Chris Durkin could start at right wing-back to face Los Angeles.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Out again vs. Los Angeles Fountas (hamstring) will miss Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, but D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post Friday that he might return for next weeken...

Impact Fountas will miss a second straight game Saturday with a hamstring injury he suffered against Nashville last weekend, but he can aim to be able to feature against Toronto next weekend. Ted Ku-DiPietro, Erik Hurtado and Cristian Dajome are all options to replace him in the attacking line on Saturday.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DC United plays Union to scoreless draw

Andre Blake finished with three saves for the Philadelphia Union and Tyler Miller stopped two shots for D

MAY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Benteke - Starting as expected Benteke is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against the Philadelphia Union.

Impact Benteke was not available last match with an ankle problem, but has recovered and back in his usual starting spot. He's already scored four goals in the last eight games while averaging about 2.7 shots per contest.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Hurtado - Makes club debut off bench Hurtado subbed into Saturday's match against Nashville SC in the 23rd minute, taking a shot in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Hurtado replaced an injured Taxiarchis Fountas (hamstring) up front in the first half of the Nashville match on Saturday to make his D.C. United debut after joining the club in late April.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Not listed on injury report Benteke (ankle) isn't carrying an injury designation into Wednesday's clash against the Union, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Benteke missed last weekend's draw with Nashville SC, with his side lining up in a 3-4-3 with Taxiarchis Fountas (hamstring) at center forward in his absence. Erik Hurtado had to replace an injured Fountas in the first half, but Benteke could return to the XI against Philadelphia if he's fit enough.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruan - Suffers thigh injury Ruan (thigh) will not be an option for Wednesday's trip to the Philadelphia Union, according to the D.C United injury report.

Impact Seems to be that Raun has re-injured his thigh and is set to miss Wednesday's match. He's played in two straight games since returning from injury, but is now forced to be sidelined again. The midfielder already has two assists in nine appearances during his first season with the club. Cristian Dajome is expected to get the start in his place, alongside Russell Canouse and Jacob Greene in the midfield.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Ruled out Wednesday Fountas (thigh) will not be available for Wednesday's match against the Philadelphia Union.

Impact Fountas came off injured last match with a thigh injury and will miss his fifth match of the season. He returned from a hamstring injury in March, totaling seven starts in eight games while recording three goals on 24 shots (12 on target) in that span. Erik Hurtado and Christian Benteke are the expected pair to lineup at forward on Wednesday against the Union.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaoussou Samake - Creates two chances in start Samake made a clearance, an interception and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Samake cut short his loan to Loudon United and returned to D.C. on Friday, and he immediately started at left wing-back against Nashville at the weekend. He and Jacob Greene could rotate in the position at least while Pedro Santos (thigh) is out injured.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Sends in seven crosses Klich attempted seven crosses (two accurate) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Klich also took three corners and won one of his three tackles. The midfielder ranks first among his teammates for assists (three) and chances created (25) this season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kristian Fletcher - Registers assist Fletcher came off the bench to grab an assist in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Nashville.

Impact Fletcher was making his first appearance in over a month after sitting out the last five games and set up fellow-substitute Ted Ku-DiPietro for the eqiualizer. The striker is aiming to break into the starting XI this season and has already made more appearances than he managed last season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Scores equalizer Ku-DiPietro scored from the bench from two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville.

Impact Ku-Dipietro was an injury doubt with an ankle issue, but was fit enough for the bench and scored his second career goal just two minutes after coming on. The winger has appeared in all but one game this season, but has only managed three starts.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Miller - Concedes once Miller made one save and conceded once in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Nashville.

Impact Miller was partly at fault for Alex Muyl's goal after a mix up with teammate Donovan Pines. He has three clean sheets this season and next faces fifth-placed Philadelphia on Wednesday.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ku-Dipietro helps DC United earn 1-1 draw with Nashville

Theodore Ku-Dipietro scored late in the second half to help D

MAY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With top scorers out, United turns to its youth to salvage draw Ted Ku-DiPietro, 21, and Kristian Fletcher, 17, combine to score the equalizer for D.C. United in a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC.

MAY 14, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Taxiarchis Fountas - Comes down injured Fountas was forced to come out in the 22nd minute with an apparent thigh injury Saturday against Nashville.

Impact Fountas could not continue after picking up a thigh injury Saturday. He's already missed the first four matches of the season with injury and could miss more time with another injury.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Out Saturday Benteke (undisclosed) is not available for Saturday's match against Nashville SC.

Impact Benteke will miss his first match of the season for an undisclosed reason. He's made 11 straight starts in a row while recording two in the last three games. Taxiarchis Fountas will be the lone striker up top, with Mateusz Klich, Russell Canouse, Christopher Durkin and Lewis O'Brein lineup in the midfield.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gaoussou Samake - Recalled from loan Samake is returning to D.C. United early from his loan with USL side Loudoun United, the club announced Friday.

Impact Samake made 11 appearances in all competitions during his two months on-loan with Loudoun, but he's now returning to the top division while Hayden Sargis moves the other way. Samake made three MLS appearances (one start) at left-back last season for D.C.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Added to injury report Ku-DiPietro (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Nashville, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Ku-DiPietro is on the injury report with an ankle issue that he picked up mid-week. It remains to be seen what will come of the injury, though the winger has seen limited opportunity off the bench even when fully fit and available.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Birnbaum - Out once more Birnbaum (hip) is out for Saturday's clash with Nashville, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Birnbaum will miss a second straight match due to a hip injury. The top choice center-back would see immediate starting time if available, and has yet to return to training. Birnbaum will hope to return before a Wednesday trip to Philadelphia, with Derrick Williams likely replacing him in the starting XI.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Out against Nashville Santos (thigh) is listed as out for Saturday's clash with Nashville, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Santos is sidelined for a second straight match due to a thigh injury. With Andy Najar (calf) out as well D.C. will be forced into their second choice wing-backs likely Jacob Greene and Ruan. Santos' next chance to return is a Wednesday trip to Philadelphia.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Najar - Sidelined again Najar (calf) is out for Saturday's clash with Nashville, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Najar picked up a knock during warm up against Cincinnati and is now out for another match. The defender will likely be replaced in the starting XI by Ruan, who replaced him against Cincinnati on the right flank.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mohanad Jeahze - Returning to team next week Jeahze (thigh) is expected to rejoin D.C. United from Sweden next week, manager Wayne Rooney told The Washington Post's Steven Goff on Thursday.

Impact Jeahze will miss a fourth MLS game on Saturday after suffering a thigh injury in mid-April and then getting detained in Stockholm a few weeks ago while on-leave from the club. D.C. suspended him while investigating the incident, but it seems he has been cleared and is expected to return to the U.S. next week, though he still might not be fully fit from the original injury.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brendan Hines-Ike - Starts in U.S. Open Cup match Hines-Ike (foot) started and played 65 minutes in Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Hines-Ike made his season debut in the Open Cup Tuesday after recovering from foot surgery he underwent last August. He has started 32 of his 33 appearances in MLS since joining D.C. in 2021, and he'll want to break back into the XI in the back-three once he returns to full fitness.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE