JON KEMPIN NEWS

Ends season as backup Kempin was D.C.'s second-choice keeper for much of 2022 but his last MLS appearance came back in April.

Impact Kempin allowed five goals in two MLS starts this season, but he was behind Bill Hamid, Rafael Romo and David Ochoa in the depth chart for much of the year. A series of injuries to those guys meant that Kempin was often called into match day squads as the backup goalkeeper, but the 29-year-old was almost never the preferred option.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus beats DC United 3-0 to end scoring drought, skid

Pedro Santos and Derrick Etienne scored first-half goals and the Columbus Crew ended a long scoring drought and a six-match winless streak with a 3-0 romp over DC United in MLS pla...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blown away in loss Kempin made no saves during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Kempin has fallen back to earth. The keeper faced three shots, stopped none of them, and looked like a non-factor in Saturday's loss. Next up is a clash with Houston where Kempin will need to improve or Rafael Romo may move into the starting role. Bill Hamid was ruled out for several weeks with a hamstring injury meaning Kempin and Romo are competing for the top spot on the goalkeeping depth chart in D.C.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic for win Kempin made seven saves and three clearances during Saturday's 3-2 win over New England.

Impact Kempin made seven saves during Saturday's win, putting in an absolutely heroic showing in the win. The keeper is still the second choice in D.C. but more performances such as this will quickly move Kempin up the pecking order. Next up is a Saturday trip to Columbus.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DC United re-sign goalkeeper Jon Kempin ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed D.C. United have re-signed goalkeeper Jon Kempin for the 2022 MLS season with an option for 2023, the clu...

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Contract negotiations ongoing Kempin's contract has run out at D.C. United, and he will become a free agent on Jan. 1 if no new deal is agreed upon.

Impact Kempin kept one clean sheet in nine MLS games this season in D.C. The club is still in discussions with the 28-year-old keeper for a potential new contract, but if nothing materializes then he will enter free agency at the end of the year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against New York Kempin made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Kempin was beaten by an early Dru Yearwood strike on Saturday, but his side recovered through an Ola Kamara penalty kick and shared the points with the Red Bulls. Kempin hasn't kept an MLS clean sheet since his season debut on May 14, and he will be looking to change that Wednesday against the Fire, which have scored 24 goals in 23 matches.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two saves in win Kempin made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Kempin had a positive outing Saturday as he made two important saves to help his side take home all three points. The keeper has failed to register a single clean sheet in nine appearances this season, however, he has produced 10 saves and allowed 12 goals in his last five outings. He will look for another positive performance Saturday versus New York Red Bulls.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals against Atlanta Kempin made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Atlanta.

Impact Kempin made a couple of saves, but Atlanta struck first through Josef Martinez in the 25th minute and then won the game through Marcelino Moreno's shot from distance, which froze Kempin in the 82nd minute. He has now made 14 saves, allowed 15 goals and has kept one clean sheet through eight appearances this season. Bill Hamid (hamstring) is still out injured, so Kempin should get a chance to bounce back against Philadelphia at home Saturday.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals against New England Kempin made three saves but conceded three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Kempin was beaten by second half strikes from Thomas McNamara, Tajon Buchanan and DeJuan Jones as his side gave up a lead and lost despite a red card for their opponents. Kempin will try to bounce back Saturday against Atlanta United, which have scored 23 goals in 20 matches this season.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drops form in shocking loss Kempin made two saves and conceded five times in the 5-2 loss to Nashville on Sunday.

Impact Kempin made his second straight start since taking over the starting job again. Although, the keeper showed why he deserves quite the opposite. Kempin may not have gotten any help the entire match from his backline which makes things rather difficult. However, he could have made two different saves that may have altered the game's outcome, but he did not put in enough effort. It would be very surprising if he continues to start with another performance like this.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sapong, Muyl lead Nashville to 5-2 win over DC United

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AUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in win Kempin conceded one goal and made one save during Sunday's 2-1 win over CF Montreal.

Impact Kempin came in for the injured Bill Hamid (hamstring) in the last game against Columbus and got the start from kickoff this time around. While he conceded just two goals in three starts the last time he was in the lineup, Kempin has conceded three goals in his two appearances in August. let, he'll next travel to Nashville, which rank third in MLS in shots on goal.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kamara continues hot streak, DC United beats Montreal 2-1

Ola Kamara scored in his fifth consecutive game, Andy Najar scored his first MLS goal since 2011, and D

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Subs on early Kempin recorded two saves but conceded twice across 73 minutes during a 4-2 win Wednesday at Columbus.

Impact Kempin subbed on for Bill Hamid after the latter suffered a hamstring injury. The former is expected to start if Hamid's discomfort continues affecting him. Kempin possesses six saves, two clearances and one clean sheet across four games played during 2021.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kamara, Reyna each score twice, DC United beats Crew 4-2

Ola Kamara and Yordy Reyna each scored twice and D

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes one in loss Kempin conceded one goal and made one save during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Kempin has conceded just two goals over the last two matches but each ended in 1-0 losses. The attack is starting to improve through Adrien Perez and Julian Gressel, but more help is needed for Kempin to become worth considering in fantasy. Up next is a trip to Inter Miami, which have forced the eighth-most saves in MLS.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal against Orlando Kempin made zero saves and conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Kempin was beaten by an early Mauricio Pereyra strike on Sunday and his side never recovered. It won't get much easier next weekend against a Philadelphia team returning to form, having taken seven points from a possible nine since advancing to the Concacaf Champions League semifinals.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records first clean sheet in win Kempin made three saves and recorded one clean sheet in the 1-0 win against Chicago on Thursday.

Impact Kempin was solid in net and outlasted Bobby Shuttleworth in the ongoing keeper battle in the close match. This was his first start since joining from Columbus as well and he provided a much needed boost in net. Until normal starter Bill Hamid returns, Kempin could takeover as the number one in the meantime.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Flores scores first MLS goal, DC United keeps Fire winless

Edison Flores scored his first MLS goal in the seventh minute and D

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Columbus hosts Seattle in MLS Cup final

The Columbus Crew host the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS