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Christian Benteke - Takes three shots against Montreal Benteke took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Benteke was kept off the scoresheet on Saturday, but he's averaging 4.4 shots (1.4 on target) across his five MLS starts this season. He'll hope to turn those chances into a better conversion rate heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Ochoa - Concedes goal against Montreal Ochoa made three saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal.

Impact Ochoa was only beaten by a Donovan Pines own goal on Saturday, and he even saved a Joaquin Torres spot kick late on once his side went down to 10 men. But playing for MLS's worst team does not help Ochoa's fantasy value much as he's conceded three goals in three of his eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Pines - Sent off against Montreal Pines was shown a straight red card (following a VAR review) in the 79th minute of Saturday's defeat against CF Montreal. He also scored the own goal that clinched the 1-0 loss for...

Impact Pines ended his season in horrible fashion, scoring an own goal and then getting sent off with a foul on Ismael Kone in the penalty area. David Ochoa was at least able to save the ensuing spot kick, but Pines will still be suspended for next weekend's finale against FC Cincinnati, with Tony Alfaro likely to replace him in central defense. Pines kept three clean sheets in 21 league appearances (16 starts) as D.C. finishes the campaign with the worst record in MLS.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Latest loss ensures D.C. United will finish with worst record in MLS United was shut out for the ninth time in 12 matches with a 1-0 defeat at CF Montreal.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Wayne Rooney's DC to finish with fewest points in MLS

Wayne Rooney’s D

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeremy Lin's stereotype-busting run with Knicks the focus of new HBO doc '38 at the Garden' Frank Chi had trekked from Washington D.C. to witness Linsanity, the basketball phenom that connected deeply with the Asian-American filmmak...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Russell Canouse - Out with concussion Canouse will miss Saturday's trip to Montreal due to a concussion, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Canouse has started in three of the last five matches but has only played one minute over the last two games. In his absence, Victor Palsson and Ravel Morrison figure to start as the holding midfielders.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal hosts D.C. United after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the New England Revolution 1-0, CF Montreal hosts D.C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andy Najar - Out for last two games Najar is set to miss games against Montreal and Cincinnati after picking up a hamstring injury while on international duty with Honduras, according to Steven Goff of the Washington...

Impact Najar had started in 10 straight games before the international break but is no stranger to injuries over the course of his career. Chris Odoi-Atsem or Sami Guediri could take over Najar's spot in the lineup as the season comes to a close.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Palsson - Returning to club Palsson is set to rejoin his club before Saturday's trip to Montreal after returning from national team duty with Iceland, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Palsson didn't miss any matches while playing for his country and should stick in the lineup over the final two games of the season. A defensive-midfielder without major value, Palsson has started nine times this season, recording 14 shots and 19 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Out for Montreal trip Fountas will miss Saturday's trip to Montreal as he remains in Europe, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post. He's expected to return early next week.

Impact Fountas is in an unfortunate position after getting accused of saying the wrong thing in the middle of a match and judging by the fact that he hasn't returned, the situation looks fairly sticky. In his absence, Christian Benteke and Ola Kamara will be the top options at striker while Miguel Berry could offer support from attacking-midfield.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Campana leads Inter Miami against Toronto

Leonardo Campana leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Toronto following a two-goal performance against D.C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rafael Romo - Undergoes knee surgery Romo will miss the rest of the season after undergoing an operation on his meniscus Tuesday, Steven Goff of the Washington Post reports.

Impact Romo kept one clean sheet and conceded 33 goals in 14 MLS appearances (13 starts) this season, taking over the starting goalkeeper job in D.C. after Bill Hamid suffered a hand injury in June but then getting replaced by new arrival David Ochoa in August. Romo is under contract through the 2023 campaign, but he'll be the third-choice goalkeeper if all three are still at the club.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MLS to investigate after DC United's Taxi Fountas allegedly uses racial slur against Inter Miami's Damion Lowe Taxi Fountas removed from game by DC United manager Wayne Rooney after clashing with Inter Miamis Damion Lowe; Inter Miami boss Phil Neville...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • SKY.COM

Inter Miami top D.C. United in match marred by allegation of D.C. player using racial slur Major League Soccer said it will look into a claim that D.C. United player Taxi Fountas used a racial slur against Inter Miami defender Dami...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Taxi Fountas, accused of using racial slur, is pulled from United's loss Following a clash with Inter Miami's Damion Lowe, the Greek attacker was substituted out of the match, which ended in a 3-2 defeat.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Inter Miami wins 3-2, says DC United player used racial slur

Major League Soccer said it will look into a claim that D

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Ochoa - Concedes late game winner Ochoa allowed three goals while making two saves during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Ochoa allowed a goal in the first half and two in the second, including the game winning goal four minutes into second half stoppage time. The keeper has now allowed 11 goals in seven league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 26.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Scores goal number twelve Fountas scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating a chance during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Fountas found the back of the net in the 57th minute scoring United's second goal of the match. The goal was the 12th of the season for the forward as he was subbed off in the 66th minute in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - First career MLS goal Benteke scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Benteke found the back of the net in the 22nd minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the forward's MLS career while his five shots led United in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Durkin - Fourth assist of season Durkin had an assist while crossing twice (one accurate) and creating five chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Durkin set up Christian Benteke in the 22nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the fourth of the season for the wide man while his five chances created led United in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Starting against Miami Fountas (head) is in D.C.'s starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Inter Miami.

Impact Fountas is back with United after missing the last four games with a head injury, and he's starting up front alongside Christian Benteke for the first time since the latter's arrival from the Premier League.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DC United vs Inter Miami Box Score - September 18, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLS coverage and scores as the DC United take on the Inter Miami at 9:00pm UTC on September 18, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analysis o...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Toronto eliminated from MLS contention with loss to Orlando

Toronto missed Major League Soccer’s playoffs for the second straight season, eliminated with a 4-0 defeat to Orlando City

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taxiarchis Fountas - Expecting to play Sunday Fountas (head) has returned to training with D.C. this week, according to manager Wayne Rooney, and he is expected to be available for selection in Sunday's clash against Inter Mia...

Impact Fountas has missed United's last four games due to a concussion he suffered in late August, but he is expected to be able to return to the pitch on Sunday. He could even be ready to start up front alongside new signing Christian Benteke for the first time against Miami.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE