JACKSON HOPKINS NEWS

Set for return Hopkins' contract option for 2026 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Hopkins finished 2025 as a starter scoring three times and making 17 appearances (11 starts) total. The winger is now returning to D.C. United for another season, with eyes on topping 1,000 minutes for the first time in his career. His three goals in 2025 set a new career-high.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starter to end 2025 Hopkins generated six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact Hopkins worked himself into a starting role this season and maintained that into the season finale, starting in 11 of his 17 appearances this campaign. He would catch fire for a period of time, recording three goals on eight shots this season, all of which came in a four-game span. He will now look to earn a bigger role next season, although the club will have to pick up his option, as his contact runs out in December.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Hopkins (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Charlotte.

Impact Hopkins returns after being a late scratch from the lineup last week against Philadelphia. The attacker has a goal to go along with two shots over his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United hosts Charlotte FC in conference action

D.C

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Late scratch against Union Hopkins was removed from the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Hopkins will be forced to miss a league match for the first time since June, with Jared Stroud taking his place in midfield. The severity of the youngster's potential injury is still unknown, so he'll be questionable for future contests. This could be a relevant blow given that he recently scored his first three goals of the season over five successive starts.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores third goal of the year Hopkins scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Hopkins scored his third goal of the season, all of which have come in the last four games. In total, he has started eight games this season and each of the last five. These three goals have come from each of the last three shots on target.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with draw vs. Orlando Deadspin | Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with draw vs. Orlando

SEPTEMBER 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with win vs. Orlando Jackson Hopkins scored his third goal in four games and 10-man D.C.United held on for a 1-1 draw against visiting Orlando City on Saturday n...

SEPTEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Deadspin | Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with win vs. Orlando Deadspin | Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with win vs. Orlando

SEPTEMBER 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Alex Freeman scores in second half to help Orlando City earn 1-1 draw with DC United

Rookie defender Alex Freeman scored the equalizer early in the second half as Orlando City settled for a 1-1 draw with D

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

New York City FC brings home winning streak into matchup against D.C. United

New York City FC hosts D.C

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Moves up to forward, scores again Hopkins scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact D.C. United's previous appearance saw the team use Hopkins as a central midfielder. For the club's latest game, Hopkins was moved up to striker, and he rewarded said decision. With goals in back-to-back games, suddenly his form has reached an unexpected high.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Baltasar Rodríguez scores 1st MLS goal for Miami in 1-1 tie with DC United

Baltasar Rodríguez scored his first career goal in MLS for Inter Miami in a 1-1 tie with D

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Scores first career MLS goal Hopkins scored a goal off his lone shot and made one tackle and one clearance during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Montreal.

Impact Hopkins used a powerful long-range finish to open the scoring in the 28th minute. This was the first career MLS goal for the youngster, who started in four of his team's last six games but still needs to contribute in more aspects of the game to definitely lock up a starting spot for the rest of the campaign.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Hopkins's first MLS goal helps D.C. United share the points in Montreal United snapped its five-game road losing streak, but it remains winless in its past 10 matches in league play.

AUGUST 17 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jackson Hopkins scores 1st MLS goal for DC United in 1-1 tie with Montreal

Jackson Hopkins scored his first goal in MLS for D

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Features off bench Hopkins (hip) featured for 13 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Nashville, confirming his return from injury.

Impact Hopkins had missed the last four MLS matches due to a hip injury but returned Saturday against Nashville, playing 13 minutes without making much of an impact. He will likely remain no more than a bench option moving forward for D.C. United.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge leads Nashville against D.C. United

Sam Surridge leads Nashville into a matchup with D.C

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Real Salt Lake hosts D.C. United in non-conference play

Real Salt Lake and D.C

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire against D.C. United

Hugo Cuypers leads the Chicago Fire into a matchup with D.C

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Missing out Saturday Hopkins (hip) is out for Saturday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Hopkins is not going to be an option as he falls to the sidelines Saturday with a hip injury. This is a minor loss for the club, as he has only started in one of his three appearances while battling injuries all season. He will hope this injury doesn't last as long as his first, which resulted in his missing nearly the first three months of the season.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Cincinnati Hopkins (hip) is questionable for Saturday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Hopkins could be returning just one game after his early exit due to a hip injury, with the attacker now questionable. This is good news for the club, as he has already missed plenty of time this campaign through injury. However, if he is fit, he will likely see a bench spot to be cautious.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Injured after 27 minutes Hopkins was forced off in the second half of Saturday's match against the Red Bulls due to an injury, reports Mario Amaya of Area Sports Net.

Impact Hopkins entered the match at halftime, but was forced off in the 72nd minute being replaced by Gabriel Pirani. The extent of Hopkins' injury should be revealed before Wednesday's clash with New England.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Wednesday Hopkins (ankle) is on the bench to face New York City FC on Wednesday.

Impact Hopkins has yet to make his 2025 season debut following ankle surgery. While he's not expected to see plenty of action right away, the youngster adds an option to the team's midfield depth behind players such as Boris Enow, Matti Peltola and Hosei Kijima.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United hosts the Colorado Rapids in non-conference play

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MAY 2 • Associated Press