DC United signs Premier League veteran Benteke
DAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
DC United vs New York RB Box Score - August 06, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLS coverage and scores as the DC United take on the New York RB at 11:30pm UTC on August 06, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analysis of...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Christian Benteke - Transfers to D.C. Benteke has signed a contract with D.C. United through 2024 with the option to extend to 2025 after transferring from Crystal Palace, the club announced Friday.
Impact Benteke wracked up 86 Premier League goals across 10 seasons in England with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Palace, but the 31-year-old was showing signs of slowing down last season with just four goals in 25 appearances in the competition, and he hadn't started a match since New Years Day. He is now moving to MLS as a Designated Player for Wayne Rooney's D.C. United, where he will be competing with Ola Kamara, Michael Estrada and Miguel Berry for the center forward spot -- once he gets his visa situation sorted out of course.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United hosts the New York Red Bulls in conference matchup
D.CAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Charlotte FC plays the Chicago Fire after shutout victory
A game after shutting out D.CAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taxiarchis Fountas - Not on injury report Fountas (hamstring) is not listed in D.C.'s injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls.
Impact Fountas was limited to just one half against Charlotte on Wednesday due to hamstring tightness, but he isn't carrying an official injury designation into Saturday's match.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Ochoa - Working his way to fitness Ochoa is about 7-10 days away from being able to play, D.C. manager Wayne Rooney told Steven Goff of The Washington Post on Wednesday.
Impact Ochoa is still working his way back to match fitness after not playing at all this season while with Real Salt Lake. From Rooney's comments, it seems like he'll have a good chance of overtaking Rafael Romo as the team's starting goalkeeper once he's ready to play.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Hines-Ike - Injury could be serious Hines-Ike will undergo X-rays on his foot Thursday after suffering an injury in Wednesday's defeat against Charlotte FC, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post,
Impact Goff is reporting that the early signs on Thursday suggest Hines-Ike could miss the rest of the season with this injury. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet but he was on crutches after the Charlotte game and is still undergoing X-rays on his foot. Even if the injury isn't quite that serious, it is almost certain that Hines-Ike will miss at least Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls. Donovan Pines or Andy Najar could fill in for him in central defense alongside Steve Birnbaum.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Romo - Concedes three in loss Romo conceded three goals and made six saves during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Romo has done nothing but struggle since becoming a starter and after conceding 17 goals in July, he's opened August with a rough performance. As there's no one else to unseat him, up next is a visit from New York Red Bulls, which are tied for the fifth-most goals scored in the league.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson Hopkins - Creates three chances in loss Hopkins created three chances on seven crosses (four accurate) during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Hopkins has started in each of the last five matches, recording one assist and creating 10 chances. These are decent numbers, but he's also conceded one yellow card on eight fouls during this stretch. Up next is a match against New York Red Bulls, which have conceded 30 goals in 23 matches.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brendan Hines-Ike - Leaves early in loss Hines-Ike was replaced by Tony Alfaro after 54 minutes of Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Charlotte
Impact Hines-Ike subbed off before two more goals were conceded to seal the contest. If he proves to be injured, Alfaro could return to the lineup for the next match against New York Red Bulls, which are tied for the fifth-most goals scored in the league.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taxiarchis Fountas - Plays first half in loss Fountas put one shot off target in 45 minutes of Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Fountas had scored in the last match against Orlando City but he was replaced promptly at halftime Wednesday as a precaution due to hamstring tightness, manager Wayne Rooney confirmed after the game. With a quick turnaround to Saturday's clash against the Red bulls, it's possible he could be rested more to avoid further injury.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Steven Birnbaum - Starts out night with own goal Birnbaum scored an own goal during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Birnbaum has played in every match this season but it's hard to stay consistent when both the team and manager have changed midway through the campaign. He'll next face New York Red Bulls, which scored four goals during a recent loss to Colorado.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United puts itself in an early hole, then goes downhill from there Just three days after its dramatic come-from-behind win over Orlando City, United gives up an early own goal and produces few chances in 3-0...
AUGUST 4, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Swiderski, McNeill each score as Charlotte beats D.C. United
Karol Swiderski and Quinn McNeill scored three minutes apart in the second half and Charlotte beat DAUGUST 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Russell Canouse - Starting against Charlotte Canouse (undisclosed) is in D.C.'s starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Charlotte FC.
Impact Canouse has played just nine minutes of MLS action since the start of July, first due to a thigh injury and then after the birth of his child, but he is back with the team now and is starting in midfield on Wednesday.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rafael Romo - Three saves for win Romo made three saves in Sunday's 2-1 win against Orlando City SC.
Impact Romo held out strong for 90 minutes conceding one goal before his team came through in the clutch, scoring twice in stoppage time. Romo has been busy since joining D.C. and it hasn't been particularly great as he has allowed 23 goals in just nine starts. That said he certainly has the chance for high volume in any given week considering the leaky defense in front of him.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Martin Rodriguez - Secondary assist in win Rodriguez had four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.
Impact Rodriguez provided one assist, his first of the season, during Sunday's win. The forward has only played two substitute appearances for D.C. United so far, but is hoping to establish a bigger role in the first team. Rodriguez has shown flashes of excellence in his career with seven assists in just 14 starts for Mazatlan in 2020.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kimarni Smith - Pair of assists in limited chance Smith assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Smith came on the pitch for the final five minutes of the match and provided assists for both goals as D.C. United completed the comeback. The forward hasn't gotten much time on the pitch for D.C. United this season but has four goal contributions in his limited 145 minutes. Smith will hope for more playing time against Charlotte next time out.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ola Kamara - Assists off bench Kamara assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City SC.
Impact Kamara provided one assist in a 20 minute cameo during Sunday's win. The veteran forward has been on the bench more often than not of late, with his last three appearances coming deep in the second half. Kamara has seven goals on the season and is still a potent threat when on the field, though it's hard to trust him from the bench.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Durkin - Nets rare goal Durkin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Orlando City SC.
Impact Durkin scored his first goal of the season as he continues his far-and-away best season so far. The midfielder has slotted in all over the starting XI on the way to four goal contributions so far in 2022. Durkin will look to keep the good form rolling heading into a Wednesday trip to the defensively porous Charlotte.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Taxiarchis Fountas - Scores in win Fountas scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City SC.
Impact Fountas scored his 11th goal of the season during Sunday's win. The forward has been a revelation since joining D.C. United, immediately becoming one of the top players on the team and storming to 11 goals and three assists in since his first 14 appearances. Next up for Fountas is a Wednesday trip to Charlotte.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte FC takes on D.C. United in conference action
Charlotte FC plays D.CAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Charlotte vs DC United Box Score - August 03, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLS coverage and scores as the Charlotte take on the DC United at 11:00pm UTC on August 03, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and analysis of yo...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Russell Canouse - Not in injury report Canouse (undisclosed) is not listed in D.C.'s injury report for Wednesday's clash against Charlotte FC.
Impact Canouse has missed United's last two games after briefly returning from a thigh injury, but it's unclear exactly whether these recent absences were due to the same injury, or if the recent birth of his child had more to do with them.
AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
