D.C. UNITED NEWS

Alex Bono - Concedes from corner in loss Bono had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Charlotte FC.

Impact Bono was beaten by a header resulting from a corner kick just before the conclusion of the first half Saturday as DC United fell 0-1 to Charlotte. Bono has now failed to record a clean sheet in 12 successive matches, and DC United hold the fifth worst defensive record in MLS, having conceded 32 goals in 18 league matches. Bono's next test should come in the form of a midweek clash against Atlanta United who have scored seven goals in their last three league matches.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United's winless streak stretches to six with defeat at Charlotte Shorthanded United gave up the game’s lone goal on the final play of the first half and was kept scoreless for the fourth time this season.

JUNE 16 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Christian Benteke - Starting against Charlotte Benteke (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Benteke is available in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after overcoming a knock against Toronto. The striker has been in good form and should be a solid option against a lackluster Charlotte defense fresh off the break.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Hopkins - Won't face Charlotte Hopkins (back) is out for Saturday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Hopkins will have to sit out this weekend after picking up a back issue in training. This is a tough loss for the club, as he has started in their past seven matches. Gabriel Pirani will be his likely replacment until he is fit again.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United captain Steven Birnbaum out indefinitely with left knee issue The 33-year-old center back underwent preseason surgery and was initially expected to miss at least four matches.

JUNE 13 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Steven Birnbaum - Out with knee injury Birnbaum is out indefinitely with a knee injury, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Birnbaum missed the start of the season after undergoing preseason surgery but had started DC United's last four matches, and now he's slated to be out without a clear timetable for his return. Christopher McVey (knee) and Matai Akinmboni are expected to see an uptick in minutes while Birnbaum is out.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Herrera - Sends two crosses Herrera had two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Herrera has been an iron man for DC United, playing all 90 minutes in the 15 matches played. He's recorded three assists while generating 55 crosses (19 accurate), 37 tackles (18 won) and 34 clearances.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Whips in seven crosses Santos recorded three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Santos was back in the starting XI against Toronto after going unused in the club's last match following an injury. He was decent in his 71 minutes on the field, notching one chance created, three shots and seven crosses. He will hope to maintain the starting role, although he has only started in seven if his 13 appearances this campaign.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Decent in the attack Stroud had three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Strouf provided a solid game in the attack despite not bagging a goal contribution, as he would register three shots, four chances created and eight crosses in his 90 minutes of play. He continues to excel in the crossing department, notching 75 on the season and eight performances with six or more crosses.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Klich - Bags equalizer from penalty spot Klich scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Toronto FC.

Impact Klich was the hero for D.C. on Saturday, as he would convert a spot kick in the fifth minute of extra time to secure the draw for his club. This marks the midfielder's second goal of the season, giving him five goal contributions in 16 appearances. He is the club's main set-piece taker, so he should be expected to have a solid contribution in nearly every game.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bono - Allows two in poor effort Bono had no saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto FC.

Impact Bono was far from his best Saturday, as he would go on to allow two goals while not making a single save in the draw. This comes just after allowing four goals in a match, now having gone 11 games since his last clean sheet, still having two on the season. He will look to do better when the club faces Charlotte on June 15.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Matti Peltola - Back from one-game ban Peltola completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Charlotte on June 15 after the international break.

Impact Either because he's been playing off the bench or because he was sent off as it happened in his previous appearances, Peltola hasn't played more than 45 minutes in any of his last three matches. Peltola will be eligible to face Charlotte after the break, but it's unclear whether he'll be inserted in the starting lineup right away.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Dajome - Completes suspension Dajome completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Charlotte on June 15 after the international break.

Impact Dajome missed the 2-2 draw against Toronto but should return when DC take on Charlotte after the international. The speedy winger has been a regular for DC United this season, starting in all but two of his 16 appearances, though he's tallied just one goal so far.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Picks up injury Saturday Benteke was forced off the field in the 61st minute of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Toronto due to a muscle issue, according to manager Troy Lesesne, per Justin Ruderman of mlssocce...

Impact Benteke had a slight scare Saturday after going down with a non-contact injury. However, it looks to be less serious than many thought, as it was determined to be a low-level muscle injury, likely not leaving him out for more than a week or two. He will have an extra week to recover due to the International break, with the team not playing until June 15, as he will hope he is fit enough to compete by then.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Klich nets equalizer for DC United in 2-2 draw after red cards on Toronto FC's Bernardeschi, Gomis

Mateusz Klich scored on a penalty kick in the fifth minute of stoppage time to rally D

JUNE 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D.C. United pull even with Toronto FC on late penalty kick Toronto FC’s Derrick Etienne Jr.scored just 89 seconds into the match but a penalty kick by host DC United’s Mateusz Klich in extra time res...

JUNE 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

D.C. United hits the halfway point with a dramatic draw vs. Toronto FC Mateusz Klich scored on a penalty late in stoppage time for a 2-2 draw at Audi Field.

JUNE 2 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jacob Murrell - Questionable with illness Murrell is questionable for Saturday's match against Toronto due to an illness.

Impact Murrell has been added to the injury list, as he is likely to miss out due to an illness. Luckily for the club, he is mainly used off the bench, so his absence shouldn't be the biggest issue if he is not fit enough to compete.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Benteke leads D.C. United against Toronto

Christian Benteke leads D.C

MAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Santos - On bench Wednesday Santos (hip) was an unused option on the bench for Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Montreal.

Impact Santos was unused Wednesday after missing last match with a hip injury. He's only started two of the last eight matches played, totaling a goal and an assist while generating 18 crosses (six accurate), 13 tackles, 12 clearances and seven chances created in that span. With Matti Peltola and Cristian Dajome suspended, he is the first option to see the start against Toronto at left back.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Dajome - Heading for suspension Dajome had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-2 defeat versus CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Dajome will miss his first match of the season through suspension with yellow card accumulation. He's recorded a goal while totaling 11 tackles, seven clearances and eight crosses (one won) in the last seven matches, six of them coming as starts. Ted Ku-DiPietro will prepare for a start in the left midfield for the clash against Toronto.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Brace during May finale Benteke scored two goals with four shots (two on goal) during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.

Impact Even though Benteke scored during only one-third of D.C. United's games across May, it was still an excellent month for him, considering he logged multiple goals twice. The striker finished that month with five of them across six appearances. Already, Benteke is only one away from tying his 14-goal tally recorded during the 2023 MLS season.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Stroud - Records assist Stroud logged one assist with five crosses and three chances during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.

Impact Stroud's lone cross on target resulted in Christian Benteke securing a brace. This duo has been lethal together, combining for five goals across D.C. United's last 12 games.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Matti Peltola - Two yellows and red Wednesday Peltola was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.

Impact Peitola will be suspended for D.C. United's game Saturday against Toronto FC. Christopher McVey (knee) and Pedro Santos (hip) are the former's only other footballers to start at left-back across 2024. But should they not be at 100 percent by Saturday, D.C. will either use someone new at that position or revert to a three-defender formation then.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling D.C. United gets its bell rung in loss to CF Montreal Ill-timed mistakes and a red card issued to midfielder Matti Peltola undermined Christian Benteke’s two-goal performance on a rough night fo...

MAY 30 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM