D.C. UNITED NEWS

Rafael Romo - Struggles in defeat Romo recorded two saves in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Nashville SC.

Impact Romo made two saves on five shots faced as he failed to slow down a surging Nashville attack. Romo will need to do better to hold onto the starting job next time out against Orlando, with Jon Kempin competing for the secondary role behind Bill Hamid.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Estrada - Secondary helper Saturday Estrada had one shot and one secondary assist (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Nashville SC.

Impact Estrada provided one secondary assist off the bench during Saturday's match. Estrada hasn't been in the starting XI recently but when starting he has offered four goals and two assists. D.C. have been switching the starting XI frequently week-to-week and it's possible Estrada is back in the starting XI against Orlando.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nigel Robertha - Assists off bench Robertha assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Nashville SC.

Impact Robertha came off the bench and provided one assist during Saturday's loss. The forward has only made four starts this season and seems to be firmly on the outside looking in as far as the starting XI goes. Robertha will hope this assist can work him back into the first team ahead of a trip to Orlando.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Taxiarchis Fountas - Nets in loss Fountas scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate), and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Nashville SC.

Impact Fountas scored his sixth goal of the season in just his seventh start for D.C. United. The forward has been a consistent part of the starting XI since coming over from Europe and has found some good form for a D.C. United side desperate for a consistent attacking threat. Next up is a trip to Orlando.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moses Nyeman - Out against Nashville Nyeman (thigh) is not in D.C.'s match day squad for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Nyeman is still yet to feature since March due to a thigh injury, but he is making progress with his recovery even if Saturday's game came too soon for him.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Odoi-Atsem - Out against Nashville Odoi-Atsem (quadriceps) is not in D.C.'s match day squad for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Odoi-Atsem hasn't played in almost two months due to a quad injury, but he had been upgraded to "questionable" this week rather than just "out" so that should be a sign of his recovery progress.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC aiming for MLS repeat after coaching change

NYCFC are red-hot and bidding for a rare MLS repeat, but the Pigeons will have to weather an in-season coaching change, Doug McIntyre writes...

JUNE 24, 2022

Jackson Hopkins Replaces Obed Vargas On USA's Concacaf U-20 Championship Roster D.C. United Midfielder Added After Vargas Forced to Withdraw Due to Injury

JUNE 24, 2022 • USSOCCER.COM

Martin Rodriguez - Transfers to D.C. Rodriguez has signed a deal with D.C. United after transferring from Turkish side Altay SK, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez has plenty of experience from playing in Mexico and in Chile, but the 27-year-old spent last season in Turkey, tallying three goals and an assist in 29 Super Lig appearances from mostly the left wing. He's now moving to D.C. in order to replace the departing Edison Flores in attacking midfield, and he'll be eligible to make his MLS debut after July 7.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United hosts Nashville in non-conference play

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JUNE 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Taxi Fountas effect: Is DC United's ride to the top finally here? | MLSSoccer.com WASHINGTON – Though his comprehension is decent and rapidly improving, Taxiarchis Fountas’ English was limited when he joined D.C. United in...

JUNE 23, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chris Odoi-Atsem - Facing fitness test for Saturday Odoi-Atsem (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact Odoi-Atsem hasn't played since mid-April, first due to an ankle injury and now with a quad issue, but he has been upgraded to questionable heading into the Nashville game. Even when fit, he hasn't started an MLS game for D.C. this season.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Hamid - Out against Nashville Hamid (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Nashville game Saturday will be Hamid's second game that he missed due to this injury. Rafael Romo will likely continue in goal in his absence, but Hamid will hope to be fit by the match against Orlando City on July 4.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moses Nyeman - Upgraded to questionable Nyeman (thigh) will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact A thigh injury has kept Nyeman off the pitch since early March, but it seems he is making progress with his recovery as he has been upgraded to questionable for the first time ahead of the Nashville game on Saturday. He likely won't be ready to start yet even if he is fit enough to make it into the squad.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Perez - Still out Perez (foot) is out for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Perez was initially expected to miss around six weeks when he went down with a foot injury in mid-March, but it has been more than three months now and there is still no clear picture about his recovery status.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United ships out Edison Flores, acquires winger Martín Rodríguez Flores, a Peruvian national team standout, never found his stride in MLS.

JUNE 22, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Bill Hamid - Still not training Hamid (illness) was not in training with D.C. United on Wednesday, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Hamid missed last weekend's defeat to Chicago due to an illness, and he is a doubt now for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC as well. Rafael Romo could continue in goal if Hamid isn't fit enough to play.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edison Flores - Held out against Chicago Flores was left out of the squad versus Chicago on Sunday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Flores had made seven straight starts for the club, in which he registered one goal on five shots (one on target), 11 crosses (two accurate) and eight chances created, so his absence no doubt factored into the club failing to score a goal versus the Fire. In Flores' absence. Drew Skundrich made his first appearance in the starting XI since mid-March and could do so again versus Nashville on Saturday if Flores can't play.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Romo - Concedes one in loss Romo made six saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Chicago.

Impact Romo and the D.C. United squad fell once again, letting in a late goal by Fabian Herbers to end the match. With only three appearances and three goals against in his first season for D.C. United it is unlikely he will take over the starting role of goalkeeper as Bill Hamid is nearing his full recovery from a lower leg injury.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Najar - Three interceptions in loss Najar recorded three interceptions, three clearances and one successful tackle during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Najar had a great defensive performance with several opportunities prevented against Chicago. The defender looked like he returned to full health after being held out for seven matches due to a hamstring injury. After starting and playing 73 minutes, Najar looks like he will be returning to the starting XI if his injury proves to be over.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Durkin - Two won tackles Durkin won two tackles and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Durkin had a strong defensive performance winning critical tackles for D.C. United during Saturday's match. However, with only six starts on the season and nine appearances for the 2022 season, Durkin hasn't been a consistent player for the D.C. United squad and is unlikely to be implemented in the starting XI anytime soon.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Gressel - Four tackles won Gressel recorded three shots and won four tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Gressel was a dominant midfielder for D.C. United after winning several tackles and being aggressive on the offense against Chicago. With 13 starts for the 2022 season, Gressel is likely to be a key player for the starting XI moving forward.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yuta Fujihara - Four tackles won Djeffal won four tackles and had two interceptions during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Djeffal showed a different style to his play winning every tackle and making critical interceptions. The midfielder has found himself in the starting XI with six starts in his last six matches. However, with zero goals and zero assists, Djeffal has been lacking on the offense and likely will need improvements to keep his role in the starting XI.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fire end 10-game winless streak, beat DC 1-0 on Herbers goal

The Chicago Fire ended a 10-game league winless streak, beating D

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Smith - Starts Saturday Smith (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Chicago.

Impact Smith is back in the starting XI after coming off with a knock against NYRB before the international break. The defender makes the start at left-back, and should be a contender to go a full 90 in the match.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE