Impact Dajome debuted for D.C. off the bench Saturday after arriving via a trade from the Whitecaps in late April. He'll want to continue getting opportunities while he gets acclimated with his new club.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Cristian Dajome - Creates chance in team debut Dajome subbed into Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati in the 64th minute and he created a chance in the 2-1 defeat.
Yamil Asad - Takes shot off bench Asad subbed into Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati in the 88th minute and took a shot on target in his side's 2-1 defeat.
Impact Asad has made seven MLS appearances (one start), taking four shots (two on target) since returning to D.C. United in early March. He should continue mostly as a backup option on the left wing or in midfield.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Canouse - Wins three tackles in loss Canouse made a block, a clearance and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Canouse has started 10 of D.C.'s 11 MLS matches this season in midfield, recently lining up alongside Lewis O'Brien and Mateusz Klich as the trio in a 3-5-2 formation.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruan - Plays well in return from injury Ruan took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made two clearances and won two of four tackles in the match.
Impact Ruan returned from a minor thigh injury and was only in the XI Saturday because Andy Najar (undisclosed) was a late scratch in the warmups, but he was solid on both sides of the ball from right wing-back against Cincinnati.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Creates four chances vs. Cincinnati Benteke took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Benteke wasn't able to extend his scoring streak to a third consecutive game on Saturday, but he still posted his eighth game of the season with at least three shots taken, as well as his third game with multiple chances created up front.
MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lewis O'Brien - Plays full match in defeat O'Brien had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99t...
Impact O'Brien took the most corners in the match (4). He generated three dribbles and one key pass and also made two interceptions and one tackle. He has a goal and an assist in the last four games combined.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mateusz Klich - Generates most crosses Klich had one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss to FC Cincinnati.
Impact Klich generated the most crosses in the match (9) and also one key pass. He was also strong defensively as he made three tackles. He was replaced in the 88th minute by Ted Ku-DiPietro. He has assisted thrice and scored once in this campaign and also averages 2.1 tackles per game.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taxiarchis Fountas - Scores consolation Fountas scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Fountas scored a late consolation goal for his side in the 90th minute. He also completed two dribbles and made one tackle. He has scored thrice in the last three games including a spot kick. He has generated an average of 3.4 shots per game (1.7 on target) and also 1.3 tackles.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Miller - Concedes two Miller made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to FC Cincinnati.
Impact Miller conceded to Luciano Acosta and Alvaro Barreal in the 59th and 73rd minute respectively. He also made two clearances. He has kept three clean sheets in the last six matches. He averages 2.5 saves and 1.2 clearances per game in 11 appearances this season.
MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United's hot stretch ends with a 2-1 defeat at FC Cincinnati United had won three in a row in league play (and four straight overall) but lost its momentum during its trip to Ohio.
MAY 7, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Andy Najar - Picks up knock in warm up Najar (undisclosed) picked up a knock and was replaced in the starting XI before Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.
Impact Najar was originally set for another start but a warm up knock saw him sidelined in favor of the returning Ruan. Najar was making his second straight start, but could compete for minutes even if the injury proves to be minor now that Ruan is fit once more.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum out with hip injury D.C.
MAY 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
With strengths that set him apart, Christian Benteke makes an impact for D.C. United What Benteke carried out over 90 minutes last Saturday night, in manners both unruly and understated, helps explain how D.C. United has won...
MAY 4, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Ruan - Taken off injury report Ruan (thigh) is no longer listed in D.C.'s injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Ruan missed last weekend's loss to Charlotte FC with a thigh injury, but he could be available to return to the squad against Cincinnati. Even if fit, he is likely to be the backup option to Andy Najar on the right wing.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Birnbaum - Ruled out against Cincinnati Birnbaum (hip) will not be available to face FC Cincinnati this weekend, according to D.C.'s injury report.
Impact Birnbaum picked up a hip injury last weekend that will sideline him for Saturday's match. Derrick Williams is likely to replace him alongside Donovan Pines and Victor Palsson in the back-three, though Matai Akinmboni could be an option as well.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Santos - Out with thigh injury Santos will miss Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati with a thigh injury, according to D.C. United's availability report for the match.
Impact Santos has started six of D.C.'s 10 MLS matches in a variety of roles this season, but he'd settled onto the left wing of a 3-5-2 formation recently. Jacob Greene, Yamil Asad and Jackson Hopkins are all options to replace him in the position against Cincinnati this weekend, or Mateusz Klich could slide over from midfield as well.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DC United's Christian Benteke wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com This one wasn’t even close. D.C. United striker Christian Benteke has won his first AT&T 5G Goal of the Week award since coming to MLS last...
MAY 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Brendan Hines-Ike - Started training Hines-Ike (foot) began training for the first time since undergoing foot surgery in August, reports Steven Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Hines-Ike has yet to make his season debut as he continues to recover from foot surgery. He did begin training, but will need time to return to match fitness. He could return Mid-May, but is expected to make appearances off the bench before he can be an option to start. The defender started in all 20 games he appeared in 2020, recording 79 clearances and 26 tackles (17 won).
MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andy Najar - Creates three chances in start Najar made a clearance and created three chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC.
Impact Najar returned to the XI Saturday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury in early March, and he was a good passing threat to Charlotte while his side kept a clean sheet in the game. He should continue as the primary right-back/right wing-back ahead of Ruan (thigh), Victor Palsson and Chris Durkin moving forward.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Derrick Williams - Features off bench in win Williams (hamstring) subbed into Saturday's match against Charlotte in the 50th minute, and he made a clearance in the 3-0 victory.
Impact Williams returned to action Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him since March, and he played most of the second half after replacing a seemingly injured Steve Birnbaum (undisclosed) in D.C.'s back-three.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Miller - Keeps clean sheet against Charlotte Miller made a save and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC.
Impact Miller kept his third clean sheet of the season on Saturday, and all of them have come across his last five games sine the start of April. He'll face a tougher challenge next weekend against FC Cincinnati, which are second in the Eastern Conference and have scored 13 goals through 10 MLS matches.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lewis O'Brien - Records assist against Charlotte O'Brien took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact O'Brien set up a garbage time goal for Jacob Greene Saturday to get his first MLS assist. He's tallied one goal and one assist from three shots and five chances created across his first four games in D.C.'s midfield.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Taxiarchis Fountas - Scores penalty against Charlotte Fountas took four shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC. He also won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Fountas converted from the penalty spot Saturday for his second goal in as many games, and he's averaging 4.1 shots (2.3 on target) per 90 minutes in MLS this season.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Scores bicycle against Charlotte Benteke took four shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made two clearances and created two chances in the match.
Impact Benteke produced a wonderful bicycle-kick from a set piece situation to extend his side's lead in Saturday's match. It was his fifth goal of the season, and he's up to two scores from eight total shots across his last two games.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jacob Greene - Scores goal off bench Greene subbed into Saturday's match against Charlotte FC in the 87th minute and he scored a goal in the 3-0 victory.
Impact Greene put the icing on D.C.'s cake Saturday with his first ever MLS goal coming from a Lewis O'Brien cross. The 20-year-old seems capable of deputizing at either full-back position.
APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
