Christian Benteke signs contract extension that keeps him with D.C. United through at least 2025
DAUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
DC United sign Christian Benteke to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension D.C. United have signed star striker Christian Benteke to a contract extension, the club announced Wednes...
AUGUST 28 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Christian Benteke - Signs for another year Benteke has agreed on a contract extension with D.C United, keeping him on the team through 2025.
Impact Benteke's time in MLS will continue after agreeing on an extra year to his contract. He is tied for first in the MLS golden boot race, scoring 17 goals with four assists in 22 appearances, all of them coming as starts. The forward joined the team back in 2022, recording 32 goals in 60 appearances.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher McVey - Still few weeks away McVey (hip) is working on the side but is still a few weeks away from returning, reports Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact McVey appeared in one Leagues Cup match before picking up a hip injury. This is set to keep him put for another few weeks, aiming for a return in mid-September, the earliest. In his absence, Matai Akinmboni is set to remain at center back alongside Lucas Bartlett in the meantime.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson Hopkins - Set to miss several weeks Hopkins (ankle) suffered a setback in his return and is set to miss several weeks, per Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Hopkins only played two of the three Leagues Cup matches for D.C United, having suffered an ankle injury in the process. He will look to return before the season ends, with a timeline of return set at the end of September, the earliest. The midfielder started 12 of the 17 games played in MLS action, recording 21 tackles and 16 clearances.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Canouse - Underwent colon surgery Canouse (abdomen) underwent a third colon surgery as he continues to look to make a return before the end of the season, per Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Canouse has been dealing with a few health issues that has prevent him to appear this season. He underwent surgery for an ulcerative colitis and also just had a third surgery on his colon. Though looking for a possibility to return, it does seem unlikely, depending on his recovery and fitness level.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Matai Akinmboni - Credited with assist Saturday Akinmboni assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas. He also recorded four clearances and two interceptions.
Impact The promising center-back set up the team's third goal, though most of his upside going forward should be tied to what he can do defensively. However, Akinmboni has started in just four of his eight appearances this season, so he shouldn't carry a lot of upside going forward.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Jared Stroud - Scores in defeat Saturday Stroud scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-3 loss versus FC Dallas. In addition, he was give...
Impact Stroud participated directly in DC United's second goal with a cross that would end up setting up David Schnegg, and he also scored the team's third goal in the second half. Stroud is enjoying a solid season in his first year with DC United, and he's up to three goals and seven assists across 25 appearances (24 starts).
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
David Schnegg - Scores in loss to Dallas Schnegg scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 loss to FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yell...
Impact Schnegg found the back of the net in the dying stages of the first half, as he took advantage of a cross from Jared Stroud that was deflected and later scored with a finish from close range. This was Schnegg's first MLS game with DC United, and he's expected to be a regular at the back, though performances in which the team concedes four goals aren't going to boost his upside.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Theodore Ku-DiPietro - Credited with assist Saturday Ku-DiPietro assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 loss to FC Dallas.
Impact DiPietro set up DC United's first goal with a lobbed pass from close range, and that delivery allowed Christian Benteke to score his 17th goal of the campaign. DiPietro is having a solid season after starting in 19 of his 21 appearances, though he only has two goals and two assists in that span.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Scores, assists in loss Saturday Benteke scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minut...
Impact Benteke broke the deadlock for DC United just two minutes into the first half with one of his trademark headers, and he later set up one of the other goals, but his efforts were not enough to lift DCU to victory. Benteke has been on a tear of late with three goals and three assists across his last three appearances, and he's up to 17 goals on the year in 22 matches.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Kristian George Fletcher - Unused Saturday Fletcher (ankle) was an unused option during Saturday's 4-3 loss to FC Dallas.
Impact Fletcher was an option for the first time since June 15 after dealing with an ankle injury. He is set to finish off the season as a bench option, starting just once in13 appearances during his third year with D.C United.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United returns to MLS action with a chaotic loss to Dallas Farcical defending and a red card deal a blow to United’s playoff hopes in a wildly entertaining 4-3 loss.
AUGUST 25 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
FC Dallas, D.C. United prepared for final playoff push Two clubs looking for a late postseason push meet on Saturday when FC Dallas visit D.C.United in Washington.Dallas (8-11-6, 30 points) and D...
AUGUST 23 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Jackson Hopkins - Returns to injury list Hopkins (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Dallas.
Impact Hopkins cannot kick the injury bug this season, as just after returning from injury, he is missing out again due to ankle issues. He will hope to kick the problems quickly and return to play soon, as he was a regular starter before his injury woes.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Christopher McVey - Out to face Dallas McVey (hip) is out for Saturday's match against Dallas.
Impact Mcvey returned from injury just before the club headed off for Leagues Cup play but returns back on the injury list after picking up hip issues. This is a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter who has started in 19 of his 20 appearances. That said, expect Lucas Bartlett to take his place.
AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE
Benteke and D.C. United host Dallas
Christian Benteke leads D.CAUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.C. United extend D Lucas Bartlett through 2027 D.C.United extend defender Lucas Bartlett’s contract through the 2027 season on Thursday.The 27-year-old center back’s deal also includes an...
AUGUST 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
DC United sign Lucas Bartlett to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension D.C. United have signed center back Lucas Bartlett to a contract extension through 2027 with an option fo...
AUGUST 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Lucas Bartlett - Signs contract extension Bartlett has signed a contract extension with DC United until the end of the 2027 MLS season.
Impact Bartlett joined DC United in Dec. 2023 and has been a regular for the club this season, starting in all but one of his 24 league appearances. The center-back has one goal, two assists, 78 clearances, 26 tackles and 23 interceptions in the campaign.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Watch D.C. United vs. Santos Laguna free live stream: 2024 Leagues Cup The 2024 Leagues Cup continues on Wednesday, July 31 with more Group Play.
JULY 31 • MASSLIVE.COM
Jacob Murrell - Returns in Leagues Cup Murrell (groin) appeared for 20 minutes in Friday's 3-3 (5-6) penalty win.
Impact Murrell had missed the club's last match after picking up a groin issue midweek. However, the forward is now fit, as he returned in Leagues Cup play, earning 20 minutes off the bench. The forward has only started in six of his 20 appearances, so expect him to continue serving off the bench now that he is fit.
JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United match moved to Philadelphia area due to Audi Field issues United will face Mexican club Santos Laguna at Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., on July 31 because its home field was deemed unplayable.
JULY 27 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
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JULY 24 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Steven Birnbaum, D.C. United's retiring captain, signs off with a cameo The injury-plagued defender took the field for the opening seconds of a 4-0 loss to Celtic in a friendly at Audi Field.
JULY 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
