D.C. UNITED NEWS

Alex Bono - Allows one against Chicago Bono recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Bono had a pretty quiet match Saturday but still allowed a goal, as he saw one of Chicago's two shots on target find the back of the net. The goalie has still only managed two clean sheets this season, with his last coming back on March 30. He will look to pick up his thrid when facing New York City on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Suspended to face NYCFC Klich will be suspended to face New York City FC on Saturday due to yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Klich was booked in the 2-1 win over Chicago on Sep. 7, and this means the central midfielder has reached the limit for another yellow-card suspension. It'll be just one match, though, so Klich will be eligible to return to face Philadelphia on Sep. 22.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Pair of first-half goals all DC United needs to top slumping Fire D.C.United scored twice in three minutes in the first half, including Christian Benteke’s MLS-leading 18th goal of the season, to notch a 2-...

SEPTEMBER 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Christian Benteke, Gabriel Pirani lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Fire

Christian Benteke and Gabriel Pirani scored three minutes apart in the first half to spark D

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D.C. United continues to flourish on road with a win over Chicago Christian Benteke scores his MLS-best 18th goal as D.C. United moves over the playoff line with six matches remaining.

SEPTEMBER 8 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Christian Benteke excelling as D.C. United visit Fire D.C.United forward Christian Benteke will look to take the lead in the Golden Boot race and help his squad move into a playoff spot when the...

SEPTEMBER 7 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Christian Benteke excelling as D.C. United visit Fire D.C.United forward Christian Benteke will look to take the lead in the Golden Boot race and help his squad move into a playoff spot when the...

SEPTEMBER 7 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Aaron Herrera - Leaving to national team Herrera has been called up to the Guatemalan national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not make the trip to Chicago on Saturday.

Impact Herrera has been a great addition to the team since joining in the offseason. He's started 23 of the 24 matches played in MLS, totaling a goal with three assists while sending 70 crosses (24 accurate) and 53 tackles. Cristian Dajome could get the call to start at right back against Chicago in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Matti Peltola - Set to play for Finland Peltola has been called up by the Finnish national team for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches and will miss Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Peltola continues to be a main starter for DC United during his first season in MLS. He's been able to start nine of the last 10 games played, totaling 21 tackles with nine interceptions in that span. The center back pairing is set to be Lucas Bartlett and Christopher McVey for the clash with Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Two saves in win Bono had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Bono only faced three shots and stopped two of them to come away with the win. The goalkeeper is a solid option, but the defense in front of him have been inconsistent at best for the most part. If D.C. can lockdown a solid back four, Bono could be a consistent option moving forward, but for now he's inconsistent.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Dajome - Assists against Toronto Cristian Dajome assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Dajome provided a single assist on his only chance created. The attacker did well with his limited chances, though it's unlikely that he will keep that efficiency moving forward. It's a nice win for the club, but Dajome doesn't have the consistent upside moving forward. Dajome will hope to continue to earn minutes as D.C. try to figure out their best attacking line.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Assists Saturday Ku-DiPietro assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Ku-DiPietro got on the scoresheet with an assist Saturday, creating a pair of chances as well during an impressive showing. The attacking midfielder did well whenever on the ball, and he showed some great movement off the ball as well. Ku-DiPietro will need to be at his best if he wants to hold on to his role in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji - Nets in win Badji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Badji made his second appearance for D.C. and he found the back of the net with his first shot for the club. The striker will likely face a limited role, at least at first, though if he can keep scoring with those limited chances. Even if he doesn't take a large role in the starting XI, Badji should get plenty of chances during a busy schedule that has pushed D.C. into some frequent rotation.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pirani - Scores Saturday Pirani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Pirani came off the bench during Saturday's win and got involved, finding the back of the net. The attacking midfielder hasn't really lived up to expectations in D.C. but he's still be decently creative when given chances on the pitch. It's unlikely he will establish a starting role in the coming weeks, barring injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. That makes Pirani hard to trust moving forward, though he could have value on any given day he starts.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Rodriguez - Nets in win Rodriguez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Rodriguez got on the scoresheet Saturday, tacking on a goal with his only shot on target. The attacker didn't do much other than that goal Saturday, he was largely shut out of the match, but when he finally got his chance he was clinical with it. It's a quiet performance, but the goal is nice, and he looked excellent cutting in off the wing.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dominique Badji scores go-ahead goal in the 88th minute and lowly D.C. United cooled off Toronto 3-1

Dominique Badji scored a go-ahead goal in the 88th minute and Gabriel Pirani added another in injury time as lowly D

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D.C. United downs Toronto FC with two late goals Dominique Badji’s late goal broke a 1-1 deadlock as visiting D.C.United defeated host Toronto FC 3-1 on Saturday evening.Martin Rodriguez an...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SUNHERALD.COM

D.C. United, with a pair of late strikes, fires up its playoff push Dominique Badji breaks a 1-1 tie in the 88th minute and Gabriel Pirani adds a goal in stoppage time to give D.C. three big points for its pl...

SEPTEMBER 1 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Gabriel Pirani - Available off bench Pirani (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Pirani is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Toronto after training throughout the week. the midfielder was day-to-day with a minor knock, but overcame it and is straight back onto the bench against Toronto.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Christopher McVey - Starting Saturday McVey (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact McVey was expected to still be a few weeks away from a return, but is instead back immediately for Saturday's clash. The defender even slots straight into the starting XI in a surprising turn, sending Garrison Tubbs to the bench.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Matai Akinmboni - Picks up ankle issues Akinmboni (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Akinmboni is missing out Saturday, with the defender having picked up an ankle injury over the week. He has held a minor role this campaign but did start the last match, so this will force a change. That said, expect Garrison Tubbs to take over his starting spot while Akinmboni hopes for a quick return to play.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

David Schnegg - Set to miss several weeks Schnegg is expected to miss several weeks after suffering a "relatively significant" calf injury in training this week, manager Troy Lesesne told media, including Steven Goff of Th...

Impact Schnegg made his MLS debut with DC United against FC Dallas on Aug. 24 and bagged a goal, but he's expected to solidify things on the defensive end, so the 4-3 defeat wasn't an encouraging sign. The absence of Schnegg, who was expected to be a regular, means promising youngster Matai Akinmboni could be in line to see more minutes in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gabriel Pirani - Listed day-to-day Pirani (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's game at Toronto, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact It's unclear what's going on with Pirani, but it seems DC United will wait until the very last minute to see whether the Brazilian will be available or not. He's recorded 25 appearances (eight starts) this season, so even if he's available, it seems he'd be playing off the bench, making his fantasy upside almost minimal.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob Murrell - Uncertain to play Saturday Murrell (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day for Saturday's game at Toronto, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Murrell has seen limited minutes this season, so whether he plays or not shouldn't matter too much from a fantasy perspective. He's been limited to just six starts this season, bagging one goal and adding one assist.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke, sold on D.C. United, sees a brighter future after new deal Benteke said he believes in first-year coach Troy Lesesne’s ideas, despite United sitting last in the Eastern Conference with a 6-12-8 recor...

AUGUST 28 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM