D.C. United tries to end road losing streak in matchup with Atlanta United
D.CAUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlanta United ready for D.C. United Atlanta United probably couldn’t ask for a better opponent than D.C. United if its hopes to start a win streak and keep alive its slim hopes...
AUGUST 26, 2022 • AJC.COM
Carranza leads the Philadelphia Union against the Colorado Rapids
Julian Carranza leads the Philadelphia Union into a matchup with the Colorado Rapids fresh off of a three-goal outing against D.CAUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ASN: MLS thoughts: DC United sinking, Minnesota rising, plus a look at youth & USMNT players It was a good weekend in MLS with some exciting games, young players making a difference, and the standings continuning to tighten in the ra...
AUGUST 24, 2022 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM
Victor Palsson - Takes shot in loss Palsson took a shot and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 6-0 defeat against the Union. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.
Impact Palsson lined up in central defense against Philadelphia while filling in for the suspended Steve Birnbaum, but he'll mostly be a midfielder for United. He's taken six shots across his three appearances so far.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miguel Berry - Takes two shots in loss Berry took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 6-0 defeat against the Union.
Impact Berry was active going forward against Philadelphia but he was never really able to trouble his opponents. He hasn't made much of an impact in his seven appearances (five starts) since being traded to D.C. and he will likely soon be replaced in the XI by Christian Benteke.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taxiarchis Fountas - Takes five shots against Philly Fountas took five shots (one on target) and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 6-0 defeat against the Union.
Impact Fountas was once again very active on the right wing Saturday but he wasn't clinical enough with his finishing to trouble his opponents. He's averaging 4.1 shots per game since moving to MLS this season, but only about a quarter of them have even been on target in August.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Romo - Concedes six goals against Philly Romo made six saves but conceded six goals in Saturday's 6-0 defeat against the Union.
Impact Romo returned to the lineup Saturday and promptly got blown out by Philadelphia for the second time in the last two months. David Ochoa could return to bench him in goal in D.C.'s next match against Atlanta United.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Carranza's hat trick helps Union to 6-0 win over DC United
Julian Carranza’s hat trick and Andre Blake’s two saves lifted the Philadelphia Union to a win over DAUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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AUGUST 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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AUGUST 19, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM
Chris Odoi-Atsem - Features in defeat Odoi-Atsem (illness) subbed into Wednesday's match against the Revolution in the 82nd minute and he made two clearances in the 1-0 defeat.
Impact Odoi-Atsem returned to the pitch Wednesday after missing the prior two games due to illness. He can be the backup to Andy Najar at right-back.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Won't debut against Union Benteke won't be able to make his debut in Saturday's match against Philadelphia as he continues to wait for his work visa, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Benteke had already been considered a doubt to play in this game and this news confirms his absence. He'll hope this changes by the Aug. 28 trip to Atlanta United but this will be a situation to follow each week. Taxiarchis Fountas and Ravel Morrison could continue as the top forwards while awaiting for the changes Benteke could impose on the lineup.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nigel Robertha - Listed as questionable Robertha is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's match against Philadelphia, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Robertha hasn't played in over a month and may not be out for much longer. He's started in just five of his 14 appearances this season and may not make much of an impact in fantasy when he is available.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Bill Hamid - Listed as questionable Hamid (hand) has returned to training and is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Philadelphia, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Hamid would be quite the addition to the lineup after tearing ligaments in his hand in early July. Should he be able to start, Rafael Romo would make way. Neither offers tremendous value but Hamid has always been a reliable player in goal, making 35 saves in 10 games played this season.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United takes on the Philadelphia Union in conference action
The Philadelphia Union play D.CAUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Rodriguez - Busy in loss to LAFC Rodriguez had five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to LAFC.
Impact Rodriguez was one of United's most effective players while on the pitch, and he was replaced in the 72nd minute by Miguel Berry with LAFC leading 1-0. For the contest, he led his side in both crosses sent in as well as corners delivered. Since joining D.C. in late July, the attacking midfielder has recorded 28 crosses and eight corners over six games. Notably, he has now been integrated into the starting XI for three straight games.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Romo - Benched in loss Romo was an unused substitute in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against LAFC.
Impact Romo kept a clean sheet and conceded 27 goals in 12 MLS games this season since taking over D.C.'s starting goalkeeper job from the injured Bill Hamid (hand) in June, but the arrival of David Ochoa from RSL seems set to push Romo back to the bench as Ochoa made his club debut on Tuesday.
AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taxiarchis Fountas - Busy in loss to LAFC Fountas had five shots (one on target), two crosses (zero accurate), and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.
Impact Fountas was a lone bright spot for a struggling United squad. He returned to the starting lineup Tuesday after coming off the bench in D.C.'s previous two contests. The 26-year-old created some early excitement by threatening LAFC keeper Maxime Crepeau a couple times, but United were thoroughly outmatched in this one. It will be interesting to see if Fountas receives more opportunities in the starting XI now that D.C. has all but been eliminated from playoff contention.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Birnbaum - Two yellows vs LAFC Birnbaum was shown a second yellow card and sent off in the 60th minute of Tuesday's 1-0 loss to LAFC. Prior to the foul, he had two shots (one on target) and two interceptions.
Impact As if playing LAFC isn't enough of a challenge already, Birnbaum's second yellow in the 60th minute of Tuesday's contest forced United to play the final 30 minutes with 10 men. It was a huge blow for the struggling side, as Kwadwo Opoku cashed in with a game-winning breakaway goal just seven minutes later. Birnbaum will be suspended for Saturday's clash against the Union, with Donovan Pines likely to replace him in central defense.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Ochoa - Strong debut vs LAFC Ochoa made four saves (one goal allowed), as D.C. United fell to LAFC 1-0 Tuesday.
Impact Ochoa was acquired from Real Salt Lake in July, and this contest was his first MLS appearance in 2022 for either club. With regular starting keeper Bill Hamid sidelined with a hand injury, D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney turned to the third-string 21-year-old to provide a spark. He acquitted himself quite nicely, holding the MLS's highest scoring team to just one goal on a shot he had no chance stopping. It remains to be seen whether Ochoa has done enough to solidify the permanent backup role over Rafael Romo, but Tuesday was a step in the right direction.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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AUGUST 16, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Rafael Romo - Records six saves in loss Romo made six saves but conceded a goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England.
Impact Romo had a successful performance making six saves even after failing to gather the victory for the D.C. United squad. With only one clean sheet but 43 saves for the 2022 season, Romo likely will need more assistance on the defensive half in order to secure more wins in the MLS.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Rodriguez - Delivers eight crosses Saturday Rodriguez made eight crosses and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England.
Impact Rodriguez received his second start of the season and performed well on the attacking side of the field. With 22 crosses in his last five appearances, the forward has been valuable in creating opportunities for the D.C. United squad. After failing to secure the win against New England, Rodriquez will now look to retain his position in the starting XI.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Alfaro - Grabs three blocks in loss Alfaro recorded three blocks and one corner kick during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England.
Impact Alfaro appeared in his fifth start of the 2022 season and struggled on the defense only recording three blocks. After missing four straight games due to an ankle injury, Alfaro is working toward getting back to top form. With three straight appearances and recording seven clearances, four blocks and three interceptions, Alfaro is likely to find himself back in a more permanent spot in the starting XI.
AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
