D.C. UNITED NEWS

Brendan Hines-Ike - Out at least six matches Hines-Ike (hip) isn't getting surgery, but he has to miss at least six matches after being placed on the MLS injury list, according to Steven Goff of Washington Post.

Impact Hines-Ike has missed just one match with the injury, so he has five more to go, but it doesn't seem like he'll be healthy even when available to return. At this point, his return is set for Aug. 15, but it could be after that. After a new injury to Steve Birnbaum last match, the D.C. back line is running thin.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire host DC United in Eastern Conference play

DC United visits the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jovanny Bolivar - Returning from loan Bolivar is set to join D.C. United's first team after returning from his loan to USL-affiliate Loudoun United, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact Bolivar scored four times in 10 matches in the second division and his solid play will see him re-join the senior side. He may not get any starting chances immediately, but now he's on track to get some MLS game time and prove what he can do after that.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Sorga - Demoted to USL team Sorga will be sent to play for USL affiliate Loudoun United after receiving his green card, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact Sorga started the first three games of the season but has since missed every other match. He'll now drop down a division to build up his minutes and won't be available at MLS level during that time.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Birnbaum - Picks up different ankle injury Birnbaum suffered an ankle injury during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia but it's determined to be different than what caused his recent surgeries, according to Steven Goff of...

Impact Birnbaum has had the worst luck with injuries over the past two seasons and a timeline for his newest issue has yet to be determined. However, there's more optimism around the situation this time than there has been in the past, so he may not miss more than a couple of weeks. Frederic Brillant will likely take over Birnabaum's spot in the lineup during his absence.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nigel Robertha - Quiet against Union Robertha recorded two shots not on goal during a 2-1 loss Saturday at Philadelphia.

Impact Robertha could not prolong his goal streak across three games and instead supplied a lackluster stat line before being subbed off during the third matchup. Fortunately for him, he is scheduled to continue logging starts with Paul Arriola unavailable.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Mora - Records four crosses Mora recorded four inaccurate crosses and one shot not on goal during a 2-1 loss Saturday at Philadelphia.

Impact Mora possesses 15 crosses (two accurate) across his nine games played this year. After an inconsistent stat line Saturday, he will try to improve Wednesday against Chicago.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Gressel - Logs nine crosses, seven corners Gressel recorded nine crosses (one accurate), seven corners and one chance created during a 2-1 loss Saturday at Philadelphia.

Impact Gressel averaged 7.8 crosses and 3.4 corners across United's last five games. Despite only one assist this year, fantasy owners can thrive off his superb statistical output from those categories.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yamil Asad - Scores again Asad scored one goal with three shots (two on goal) during a 2-1 loss Saturday at Philadelphia.

Impact Asad scored during each of United's last two games. Considering the Argentinian started twice across nine fixtures since May 14, his success could be brief. Asad will have until early August (about three or four more games) to prove himself as an option in place of Paul Arriola.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Hamid - Concedes twice Hamid recorded two saves and conceded twice during a 2-1 loss Saturday at Philadelphia.

Impact Hamid allowed goals from Sergio Santos and Kacper Przybylko. After conceding during each of United's last three games, he will try to supply an improved stat line Wednesday against Chicago.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

PK GOAL: Yamil Asad, DC United - 51st minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

JULY 18, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Steve Birnbaum - Back in squad Saturday Birnbaum (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Philly.

Impact Birnbaum played in a friendly last weekend and makes an immediate return to the starting XI Saturday despite not playing yet this season because of multiple ankle surgeries. It's unknown if he's ready for a full 90, but at his peak, he's been one of D.C.'s most consistent players the last few years.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Erik Sorga - Awaiting green card Sorga is out of the country awaiting his green card and will be out the next couple matches, at a minimum.

Impact Prior to this update, Sorga was dealing with a leg injury, so it looks like he decided to get his green card while he was recovering. It's unclear when he'll be able to return, as he hasn't played since May 2 because of injury when he started the first three matches of the season.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia Union vs DC United Odds, Betting Lines & Spread for MLS Game on FanDuel Sportsbook Philadelphia vs DC United Match Info 2021 MLS Regular Season Game Philadelphia Union (5-5-3, 20 points) vs DC United (5-1-6, 16 points) Date...

JULY 15, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Philadelphia hosts DC United, tries to prolong 3-game home win streak

Philadelphia hosts DC United aiming to continue a three-game home winning streak

JULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ASN: Paredes discusses his role on an improving DC United, training with the USMNT, U-20 team, and more The Play Your Kids movement in MLS has been at another level in 2021 as many youngers have only raised their game following the success of p...

JULY 13, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Brendan Hines-Ike - Has hip injury Hines-Ike suffered a hip injury and could be out for multiple weeks, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Hines-Ike has started 11 matches this season but it's unclear how long he'll be out for. With others out for the Gold Cup, Tony Alfaro will likely need to enter the lineup by Saturday's trip to Philadelphia.

JULY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Steve Birnbaum makes return as D.C. United wins Capital Cup opener over Alajuelense Felipe Martins scored in the 87th minute as United kicked off the inaugural Capital Cup.

JULY 8, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Toronto holds off New England to snap 6-game losing streak

Yeferson Soteldo, Kemar Lawrence and Tsubasa Endoh scored in the first half and Toronto FC snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the New England Revolution on We...

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donovan Pines - To join USMNT Pines was called up by the United States for the Gold Cup.

Impact Pines has started five straight games after missing the start of the season due to injury. While he's gone, look for Frederic Brillant to return to the lineup.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Arriola - Called up for Gold Cup Arriola was called up by the United States for the Gold Cup.

Impact Arriola has looked good since returning from an injury early in the season as he's already scored two goals and provided one assist, though he'll now miss much of July and potentially longer. Yamil Asad is one option to get back into the starting lineup during Arriola's absence.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

ASN: Kids shine again, Armas fired, Tessmann transfers, DC & RBNY rising Kevin Paredes, Ricardo Pepi, and Cade Cowell keep the bal rolling with the youth movement, the Red Bulls finished a decent road trip, DC Uni...

JULY 6, 2021 • AMERICANSOCCERNOW.COM

Moses Nyeman - Subs in during rout Nyeman logged eight minutes off the bench during Saturday's 7-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Nyeman was suspected to have picked up an injury during the previous match against NYCFC, but he was still fit enough to make a short appearance as a substitute. He's only started in one of his last five matches and may be pushed to the bench as the team gets in better form and in better fitness.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC fires head coach Chris Armas

Toronto FC fired head coach Chris Armas on Sunday in the wake of a 7-1 loss at D

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DC United routs Toronto FC 7-1 to break team goal record

Kevin Paredes scored his first professional goal in the second minute, Griffin Yow and Ola Kamara each had a goal and an assist and D

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS