Impact Flores will likely join up with the national team after Saturday's MLS match against Philadelphia. He may return to D.C. in time for the game against the Red Bulls on Sept. 11.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Called up to national team Flores has been called up to the Peruvian National Team for upcoming World Cup qualifiers set to take place on Sept. 2, 5 and 9.
Records assist against New England Flores took five shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against the Revolution.
Impact Flores was dangerous Wednesday in what was his first start since suffering a hamstring injury in May, and he set up Paul Arriola's opening goal. He should be ready to go again for Saturday's clash versus Atlanta United, which have conceded 25 goals in 20 matches this season.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McNamara, Buchanan score 4 minutes apart in Revs' win
Tommy McNamara and Tajon Buchanan scored four minutes apart in the second half and the New England Revolution beat DAUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Listed as questionable Flores is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against New England, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.
Impact Flores just made his return from nearly three months out with a hamstring injury, and now may be back on the sidelines for a different reason. Seeing as he hasn't started a game since May, this shouldn't impact how his team lines up just yet.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
New England Revolution and DC United take the pitch
The New England Revolution host DC UnitedAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville SC faces DC United in conference play
DC United takes on Nashville SC in Eastern Conference playAUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kamara leads DC United into matchup with Montreal after 2-goal game
Ola Kamara leads DC United into a matchup with Montreal after scoring two goals against ColumbusAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Columbus Crew take on DC United in conference play
The Columbus Crew play DC United in conference playAUGUST 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FC Cincinnati faces DC United in conference matchup
DC United takes on FC Cincinnati in Eastern Conference playJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Edging closer to return Flores (hamstring) is edging closer to a return and is aiming to return for the July 31 trip to Cincinnati, reports Steven Goff of Washington Post.
Impact It sounds like Flores is training on the side and as long as he doesn't suffer a recurrence of his hamstring injury, could be back in the side in the next couple weeks. Given that he's been out since late May, he'll probably be brought along slowly before being given an immediate start.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
DC United hosts the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference play
The New York Red Bulls take on DC United in Eastern Conference playJULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Fire host DC United in Eastern Conference play
DC United visits the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference playJULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia hosts DC United, tries to prolong 3-game home win streak
Philadelphia hosts DC United aiming to continue a three-game home winning streakJULY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto FC aims to stop 5-game slide, visits DC United
Toronto FC aims to break a five-game slide when it visits DC UnitedJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DC United visits New York City FC in Eastern Conference play
New York City FC hosts DC United in Eastern Conference playJUNE 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DC United visits Montreal after 2 straight shutout wins
DC United comes into a matchup against Montreal after notching two straight shutout winsJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DC United plays Inter Miami CF after Kamara's 2-goal game
DC United faces Inter Miami CF after Ola Kamara registered two goals against Inter Miami CFJUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out four to six weeks Flores (hamstring) is expected to miss four to six weeks at a minimum after injuring his hamstring against Philedelphia on Sunday, Pablo Iglesias Maurer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Flores was also dropped from Peru's national team as they prepare for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. He's been a key piece for D.C. United's attack to begin the campaign as he's started all seven matches. Julian Gressel should take over most of the playing time while Flores is sidelined, beginning with Saturday's trip to Inter Miami.
MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injures hamstring in loss Flores left after four minutes of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Philadelphia due to a potential hamstring injury.
Impact Flores has started all seven matches this season, but his chances of playing Saturday's trip to Inter Miami are likely in doubt as well as his call-up to Peru for the international window. Most hamstring injuries take at least 10 days to recover from, so look to Julian Gressel as one option to take the place of Flores in the lineup.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Przybylko, Blake lead Union over DC United 1-0
Kacper Przybylko scored in first-half stoppage time and Andre Blake had four of his seven saves in the second half to help the Philadelphia Union hold off DMAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes two shots in loss Flores took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City. He also won two of two tackles in the match.
Impact Flores was solid on both sides of the ball on Sunday, but he couldn't get enough going in attack to seriously trouble Orlando. Next weekend he will face Philadelphia, which have conceded five goals in six matches this season.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Extends point streak in 1-0 win Flores scored once, produced five shots (two on target), sent six crosses (two accurate) and took three corners in the 1-0 win over Chicago on Thursday.
Impact Flores was picture perfect for a striker in the massive win. The forward played in a two striker formation. However, instead of him playing more central, he used the extra space to create and attack from the flank. Flores showcased his vision and positioning in the win Thursday and he was rewarded with his first goal of the season because of it. Flores has one of the best floor and ceiling combinations in the MLS. He is averaging, 3.0 shots, 0.6 created chances, 4.4 crosses, 2.4 corners and 1.0 tackles per 90 minutes in all competitions this season.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Flores scores first MLS goal, D.C. United keeps Fire winless Edison Flores scored his first MLS goal in the seventh minute and D.C. United beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Thursday night.
MAY 14, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Flores scores first MLS goal, DC United keeps Fire winless
Edison Flores scored his first MLS goal in the seventh minute and DMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
