D.C. UNITED NEWS

Derrick Williams - Starting Saturday Williams (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Williams is back in the first team after a thigh injury. The defender has been a consistent starter and avoided any set-backs in training, putting him straight back into the starting XI. Williams has started each of the last two matches.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Returns to bench Fountas (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Fountas is back on the bench after returning from a hamstring injury in pre-season. The forward has the chance to return and make his season debut. When fully fit the forward should be a nailed-on part of the first team.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DC United midfielder Pedro Santos undergoes knee surgery, out 2-3 weeks | MLSSoccer.com D.C. United midfielder Pedro Santos has undergone arthroscopic surgery to remove an osteochondral fragment in his left knee, an injury susta...

MARCH 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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MARCH 24, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Pedro Santos - Undergoes minor knee operation Santos underwent a minor surgery on his knee that will rule him out for 2-3 weeks, D.C. United announced Friday.

Impact Santos suffered a knee injury in last weekend's defeat against NYCFC, and he's now likely to miss upcoming matches against New England, Chicago and Columbus while he recovers from this surgery. Ted Ku-DiPietro is likely to continue in his place on the left wing for now, but Taxiarchis Fountas (hamstring) is also returning from an injury of his own which could change how D.C.'s attacking line looks moving forward as well.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution face D.C. United following shutout victory

A game after shutting out Nashville 1-0, the New England Revolution play D.C

MARCH 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matai Akinmboni - Out with head injury Akinmboni has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against the Revolution due to a head injury, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Akinmboni started in his side's season opener and then came off the bench for the final 30 minutes of last weekend's defeat against NYCFC, hinting that the 16-year-old is likely to take a step up in responsibility this campaign. Regardless, he's still behind Steve Birnbaum, Derrick Williams and possibly Victor Palsson in the center-back depth chart for the time being and he will not be available to face New England this weekend due to a head injury.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Ruled out against New England Santos will miss Saturday's clash against the Revs due to a knee injury, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Santos suffered this injury in last weekend's loss to NYCFC and he will not be available to play on Saturday while he recovers. Santos has started three of D.C.'s four matches this season, but Ted Ku-DiPietro is likely to continue in the XI on the left wing in his absence.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Williams - Facing fitness test for Saturday Williams is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against the Revolution due to a thigh injury, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Williams has started each of his new side's last two MLS games alongside Steve Birnbaum in central defense, but his status is uncertain heading into the New England game. With Matai Akinmboni (head), Victor Palsson (not injury related) and Brendan Hines-Ike (foot) all out this weekend, Donovan Pines could be called in to replace Williams in the XI if necessary.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Upgraded to questionable Fountas (hamstring) is listed as questionable in D.C.'s injury report for Saturday's clash against the Revolution.

Impact Fountas is yet to feature for D.C. this season since suffering a hamstring injury at the end of February, but he's making progress with his recovery and could be available to make his season debut against New England this weekend. If he is fit enough to be involved, it will likely only be off the bench for now.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On eve of record, Ronaldo a 'better man' after United ordeal

Cristiano Ronaldo says his difficult second spell with Manchester United made him a better man

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Victor Palsson - Earns national team call up Palsson has been called up by the Iceland National Team for upcoming European Championship qualifiers on March 23 and 26.

Impact Palsson started D.C.'s first two games of the season in central defense before Steve Birnbaum and Derrick Williams took over in the XI for the next two. Palsson will now miss Saturday's clash against the Revolution while away on international duty.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man United bidders set to make latest takeover offers

A second round of bids to buy Manchester United are due to be placed after a series of high level meetings last week

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fulham's Mitrovic faces extended ban for FA Cup diatribe

Aleksandar Mitrovic could face an extended ban after his furious reaction to being sent off in Fulham’s loss to Manchester United on Sunday

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Report: Premier League-leading Arsenal tabbed as 2023 MLS All-Star Game opponent

Arsenal is reportedly set to return to the United States as the 2023 MLS All-Star Game opponent in July in Washington, DC.

MARCH 20, 2023

MATCHDAY GUIDE | Revs at D.C. United (March 25, 2023) | New England Revolution THE BASICS New England Revolution at D.C. United Saturday, March 25 | 7:30 p.m. ET Audi Field | Washington, D.C. Predicted Weather: Rain | H...

MARCH 20, 2023 • REVOLUTIONSOCCER.NET

Antonio Conte's Tottenham reign could be nearing the end

Antonio Conte’s latest outburst leaves his position as manager at Tottenham in even greater doubt

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lewis O'Brien - Joins D.C. on loan O'Brien has joined D.C. United on a four-month loan with the option to buy from Nottingham Forest, the club announced Monday.

Impact O'Brien scored one goal across 13 appearances (six starts) in defensive midfield during his first Premier League campaign with Nottingham Forest this season, but only one of those starts came after August and he hasn't even been in a match day squad since mid-January. The 24-year-old, who also has eight goals and 10 assists in 123 appearances across three seasons in the Championship with Huddersfield to his name, is now moving to MLS to play under manager Wayne Rooney in D.C. He will be competing with Mateusz Klich, Russell Canouse and Chris Durkin for a starting spot in midfield before the club will have an option to buy him permanently from Forest in the summer.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man United into FA Cup semifinals; Arsenal extends EPL lead

Fulham had two players and manager Marco Silva sent off and conceded twice in the space of seven chaotic second-half minutes against Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinals

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Santos - Comes out injured Santos was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute of Saturday's 3-2 defeat to New York City FC. He had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle before exiting the match.

Impact Santos came on as a sub, but was taken off with an undisclosed injury in the 78th minute. He gotten the start in the first three matches of the season, totaling one assist on 21 crosses (three accurate) and four chances created.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Birnbaum - Logs in late goal Birnbaum scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Birnbaum scored a late goal Saturday, but it was not enough to seal the win for the team. It was also a rare goal from the defender, who had just two goals overall in 2022. In the defense, the 32-year-old has totaled six clearances and six interceptions thus far.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Brace of assists Klich assisted twice to go with seven crosses (four accurate), four tackles (won), four corners and three chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus New York City FC.

Impact Klich filled up the stat sheet both offensively and defensibly while also recording his first two assists of the season. He is now at one goal, two assists, 22 crosses (eight won) and 12 chances created thus far. This gives him an average of 5.5 crosses and three chances created a match.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Scores in loss Benteke scored one goal to go with three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Benteke recorded his second goal of the season to surpass his total from last year in less games. With his experience playing at the top level in the Premier League and with the Belgium national team, the forward will be one of the top lethal strikers in the MLS this campaign. He is already averaging 3.2 shots a game with two goals in four contests.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Miller - Concedes three in loss Miller registered three saves and allowed three goals with a clearance in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against New York City FC.

Impact Miller continues his early season struggles, allowing eight goals in the first four matches. In that span, he has completed 10 saves with six clearances and no clean sheets. The goalkeeper will face another challenge with a visit from New England on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quick start helps NYCFC post 3-2 victory over D.C. United

Talles Magno and Santiago Rodríguez scored first-half goals and New York City FC never trailed in a 3-2 victory over D

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS