LUCAS BARTLETT NEWS

Assists in win Bartlett provided one assist and has 10 clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Bartlett now has three assists, as the centerback Christian Benteke's 23rd goal of the season in the eighth minute, which ended up being the winner. He also won seven duels and played three long balls, showcasing his playmaking ablity from the backline.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Bartlett completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Bartlett will add some much-needed depth defensively to DC United following their recent 4-0 loss to Philadelphia. Expect Bartlett to return to the starting lineup right away when facing the Crew, another contender in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Sunday Bartlett will be suspended to face Philadelphia on Sunday due to a yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Bartlett has earned a suspension due to yellow-card accumulation, so he'll miss the Sunday trip to Philadelphia, and his absence should weaken DC United's defensive line since he's been a steady presence at the back. Bartlett's next chance to play will come against Columbus on Sep. 28.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight clearances Bartlett generated eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Bartlett couldn't help his team to a clean sheet Saturday but was still decent in the defense, notching one interception and eight clearances. This gives him a new season-high in clearances, beating his previous best by one.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United extend D Lucas Bartlett through 2027 D.C.United extend defender Lucas Bartlett’s contract through the 2027 season on Thursday.The 27-year-old center back’s deal also includes an...

AUGUST 8 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

DC United sign Lucas Bartlett to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension D.C. United have signed center back Lucas Bartlett to a contract extension through 2027 with an option fo...

AUGUST 8 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs contract extension Bartlett has signed a contract extension with DC United until the end of the 2027 MLS season.

Impact Bartlett joined DC United in Dec. 2023 and has been a regular for the club this season, starting in all but one of his 24 league appearances. The center-back has one goal, two assists, 78 clearances, 26 tackles and 23 interceptions in the campaign.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in win Bartlett delivered an assist and made one tackle and two clearances after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.

Impact Bartlett was brought as part of a double substitution made at the hour mark and hadn't made any impact from a fantasy standpoint until stoppage time, when he assisted Christian Benteke for the goal that sealed his team's late comeback. After starting in 23 consecutive matches to begin the year, this was the first time coming off the bench for the center-back, who has a great chance to be in the lineup again for Saturday's clash against Dallas.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Bartlett has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Wednesday's trip to Minnesota.

Impact Barlett had to miss his first match of the season with a suspension, therefore he will return to the starting XI at center back for the Minnesota clash. He's recorded 15 clearances with six blocks in the last seven games played, failing to keep a clean sheet in that span.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off at halftime Bartlett picked up a red card and was sent off in the 47th minute of Saturday's 5-0 loss against Orlando City SC. He recorded no stats before his removal.

Impact Bartlett was shown a red card at halftime and will serve a one match suspension on Saturday. He's scored and assisted once while averaging about 3.3 clearances per game in 23 appearances, all of them coming as starts. Matti Peltola or Matai Akinmboni could see the start in the back line for the clash against Nashville on Saturday.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Bartlett logged one assist with his lone chance created during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.

Impact Two of D.C. United's last four games saw Bartlett as a primary center-back for a team that conceded four goals. But across each of the two matchups, he directly contributed to a goal. In his latest example, Bartlett logged the assist to a Christian Benteke effort.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in loss to Red Bulls Bartlett placed four shots, scoring with one of his two on goal efforts in Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bartlett put in a strong defensive performance Wednesday making seven clearances and an interception. He was active in attacks during corners and set pieces which led to a rare appearance on the scoresheet, his first of the season. The regular starting defender has contributed to just one clean sheet.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sees yellow in loss Bartlett recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Bartlett sent in a couple speculative shots but neither were particularly threatening. The defender was also shown a second half yellow card. On the whole it was a disappointing loss for the defender, he just couldn't slow down the NYC FC attack. Bartlett will hope to bounce back after what turned into a very disappointing loss.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Bartlett (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Miami.

Impact Bartlett makes his return this week, missing no time following an injury he picked up in the club's last contest against Cincinnati. The defender should continue in a starting role now that he is fit, having started in all four games this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers undisclosed injury Bartlett generated one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against FC Cincinnati. He was injured and subbed out in the 68th minute.

Impact An undisclosed injury prevented Bartlett from completing D.C. United's latest game. So now, his availability is questionable as the team prepares for its matchup Saturday against Inter Miami. If both he and Steve Birnbaum (knee) remain out then, D.C. United will need another center-back to pair with Christopher McVey, with Matai Akinmboni being the likeliest choice.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to Washington D.C Bartlett has been traded to D.C United from St Louis in exchange for Chris Durkin.

Impact Bartlett did not made an appearance since July 13, ending the campaign injury. This limited him to just 12 starts in 14 appearances during his first full season in the MLS. This means that the defender will likely remain a bench option for United until he proves that he can stay healthy for the team.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by injury Bartlett didn't make an appearance after a July 13 clash with LAFC due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Bartlett's season was cut short by injury but before the injury he appeared to be a crucial part of the starting XI. Despite finishing the season on the sideline he was deemed an important enough piece of the starting XI to have his contract extended for 2024. If Bartlett can avoid the injury bug he should be in line for substantial minutes, especially with John Nelson out of contract.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Sunday Bartlett (shoulder) is on the bench for Sunday's postseason match against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Bartlett will hope to see minutes after recovering from an issue that sidelined him since July 13. He was previously used as a center-back, so he could eventually replace either Joakim Nilsson or Tim Parker. Prior to the injury, Bartlett's most outstanding numbers were 51 clearances and 25 interceptions in 14 appearances.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Bartlett (shoulder) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Bartlett is not listed on the injury report, but that doesn't mean he's expected to see action in the final game of the regular season. The defender has not played since July 13, though he was a regular starter when he did, featuring in the XI in 12 of his 14 league appearances in 2023.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out again Bartlett (shoulder) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Bartlett continues to be sidelined with a shoulder injury. He has not played since July 13 and is at risk of missing the rest of the regular season with only two matches left.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Bartlett (shoulder) is out for Saturday's clash with Minnesota.

Impact Bartlett is unavailable for Saturday's match with the same shoulder injury that has plagued him for over a month. The defender hasn't played since a July 13 trip to LAFC and is best considered out indefinitely until he is back in training.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five clearances in loss Bartlett took a shot and created a chance in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against LAFC. He also made five clearances, an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Bartlett returned to the XI in central defense Wednesday for the first time in four matches after having started each of the previous eight league games. St. Louis manager Bradley Carnell seems to be rotating and experimenting a lot during these summer months leading up to the Leagues Cup.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Bartlett assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Dynamo. He also made four clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Bartlett grabbed his first MLS assist Saturday with a headed pass for Tomas Ostrak to power home from a free kick routine. He's started four consecutive league games in central defense, replacing John Nelson along the back line in those recent outings.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in shut out Bartlett took a shot and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also made a block, a clearance and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Bartlett has started back-to-back games in central defense for St. Louis due to suspensions elsewhere along the back line. He's helped keep a clean sheet in three of his five league starts this season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in first MLS start Bartlett made a block, five clearances and an interception in Saturday's 3-0 victory against San Jose. He also took a shot on target and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Bartlett made his full MLS debut on Saturday, filling in for Tim Parker (undisclosed) in central defense and he helped St. Louis' first ever clean sheet as his side shut out the Earthquakes. With Kyle Hiebert getting called up for international duty, Bartlett is likely to get another start against RSL next weekend.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE