JULY 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM
D.C. UNITED 10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
10-10-14 · 10TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Christian Benteke's late heroics power DC United | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Christian Benteke has been scoring goals all season for D.C. United. But the Belgian striker pulled off arguably his most dramatic feat yet...
Alex Bono - Concedes two in win Bono made one save and conceded two goals during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact Bono didn't have much luck here as two of the three shots he faced during the entire match were clinical unmarked finishes from close-range that didn't leave him any chance to make a stop. With three saves and three goals allowed over two starts since recovering his spot in the net, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Saturday's clash against Dallas.
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Lucas Bartlett - Assists off bench in win Bartlett delivered an assist and made one tackle and two clearances after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact Bartlett was brought as part of a double substitution made at the hour mark and hadn't made any impact from a fantasy standpoint until stoppage time, when he assisted Christian Benteke for the goal that sealed his team's late comeback. After starting in 23 consecutive matches to begin the year, this was the first time coming off the bench for the center-back, who has a great chance to be in the lineup again for Saturday's clash against Dallas.
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Aaron Herrera - Scores first season goal Herrera scored a goal off his lone shot and made four tackles (all won), three clearances and two interceptions during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact Herrera had one of his best defensive performances on the season and provided even more value on the attacking end as he appeared unmarked inside the opposition's six-yard box to nod the ball home after a teammate headed a cross towards him. This was the first goal of the year for the full-back, who was used as a center-back in each of the last two outings, which theoretically limits his fantasy upside.
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Cristian Dajome - Logs assist in win Dajome delivered an assist, made one tackle and two clearances and suffered one foul during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact Dajome was coming off netting a brace on the previous outing and had a very encouraging start here, assisting Christian Benteke's opener in the 14th minute. However, the midfielder couldn't add anything noteworthy afterwards. Dajome doesn't exactly pile up goals and assists but his versatility and will to sacrifice make him a heavily featured player.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke - Scores twice, assists in win Benteke scored two goals off four shots (three on target), delivered an assist, made four clearances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact Benteke had a man-of-the-match here as he scored his team's first goal early in the game, assisted Aaron Herrera for the goal that drew things level at 2-2 in the 88th minute and then found the back of the net again during stoppage time to seal the 3-2 win for D.C. United. With 16 goals over 21 starts this year, Benteke currently ranks second in MLS scoring table.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Make-A-Wish Kid Fulfills Dream To Score A Goal for Minnesota United
JULY 18 • YOUTUBE
Christian Benteke stuffs stat sheet as D.C. United wins second straight Christian Benteke scored in the first minute of stoppage time for his second tally of the game to propel D.C. United to a 3-2 victory over M...
JULY 18 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Christian Benteke scores twice, adds assist to lead DC United to 3-2 victory over Minnesota United
Christian Benteke scored the first and last goals of the match and picked up an assist in between to rally DJULY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Benteke boots D.C. United past Minnesota United Christian Benteke’s goal in the first minute of stoppage time Wednesday night capped a brace and led visiting D.C.United to a 3-2 win over M...
JULY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Christian Benteke boots D.C. United past Minnesota United Christian Benteke’s goal in the first minute of stoppage time Wednesday night capped a brace and led visiting D.C.United to a 3-2 win over M...
JULY 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Jackson Hopkins - On bench at Minnesota Hopkins (back) is on the bench in Wednesday's match against Minnesota United.
Impact Hopkins missed the previous seven league games due to the issue but could be in contention for minutes this time. He has featured as a midfielder this year, so perhaps he'll challenge Martin Rodriguez in that zone, in which case he'll be a potential source of passes and tackles.
JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE
D.C. United D Steven Birnbaum announces retirement D.C.United captain Steven Birnbaum announced his retirement and will be celebrated at halftime Saturday during halftime of a friendly agains...
JULY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
DC United captain Steven Birnbaum retires | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Retirement D.C. United captain and center back Steven Birnbaum has retired from professional soccer after 11 season...
JULY 16 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Jacob Murrell - Out with groin injury Murrell (groin) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Minnesota.
Impact Murrell is set to miss his first match since April with an groin injury. He had appeared in the last 17 games in a row, totaling a goal and an assist with 21 shots (eight on target), 14 clearances and nine crosses (four on target).
JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Dajome leads D.C. United against Minnesota United
Cristian Dajome leads D.CJULY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Christian Benteke - Tallies assist in win Benteke assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Nashville SC.
Impact Benteke recorded his second assist of the season and also tied his season high with four chances created in the match. Additionally, this marked his second consecutive game with two shots, but he has not landed one on target in that span. Finally, this marked the 11th time in 20 appearances on the campaign that he registered more than 15 completed passes.
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Pedro Santos - Registers assist in victory Santos assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Nashville SC.
Impact Santos logged his third assist of the season and second goal contribution in the last four matches. His two shots on target in the match marked a new season high, while this also marked the fifth time on the campaign that he accounted for more than five crosses.
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Cristian Dajome - Nets two in win Dajome scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Nashville SC.
Impact This marked the first game back from a two-game absence for Dajome, who emerged as the hero as he buried two goals in a match for the first time this season. It also marked the second time on the season that he tied his season high with two shots on target. On the other side of the ball, this marked the fifth time on the campaign the he registered at least two tackles won.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Bono - Concedes one in return Bono made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Nashville SC.
Impact This marked Bono's return to the lineup after a five-game absence. He has not had a clean sheet since March 30, but this marked his second consecutive appearance with no more than one goal against. Up next for D.C. United is a meeting with Minnesota United FC on Wednesday.
JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Bartlett - Set to play Bartlett has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Wednesday's trip to Minnesota.
Impact Barlett had to miss his first match of the season with a suspension, therefore he will return to the starting XI at center back for the Minnesota clash. He's recorded 15 clearances with six blocks in the last seven games played, failing to keep a clean sheet in that span.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Bartlett - Set to play Bartlett has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Wednesday's trip to Minnesota.
Impact Barlett had to miss his first match of the season with a suspension, therefore he will return to the starting XI at center back for the Minnesota clash. He's recorded 15 clearances with six blocks in the last seven games played, failing to keep a clean sheet in that span.
JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Savannah Bananas pack Nationals Park with their unique brand of baseball “Keep it fun, keep it quick”: The barnstorming Bananas brought 42,000 to Nationals Park on Saturday night.
JULY 14 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
D.C. United get brace from Cristian Dajome, edge Nashville SC Cristian Dajome recorded a brace in a four-minute span and D.C.United snapped an 11-match winless run by rallying for a 2-1 victory over vis...
JULY 14 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
D.C. United snaps 11-match winless skid with comeback win over Nashville Cristian Dájome scored both goals in the 2-1 victory — United’s first win at Audi Field since April.
JULY 14 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
