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Could be available Sunday Akinmboni (ankle) could be included in the squad for Sunday's match against Philadelphia, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The promising center-back has been dealing with a nagging injury that has kept him sidelined for the last three games, and even if he returns, he'd likely do it as an option off the bench. Akinmboni has started in just four of eight appearances this season, tallying 17 clearances, 10 interceptions and 10 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ankle issues Akinmboni (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Akinmboni is missing out Saturday, with the defender having picked up an ankle injury over the week. He has held a minor role this campaign but did start the last match, so this will force a change. That said, expect Garrison Tubbs to take over his starting spot while Akinmboni hopes for a quick return to play.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Saturday Akinmboni assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas. He also recorded four clearances and two interceptions.

Impact The promising center-back set up the team's third goal, though most of his upside going forward should be tied to what he can do defensively. However, Akinmboni has started in just four of his eight appearances this season, so he shouldn't carry a lot of upside going forward.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play Akinmboni has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Thursday's match against Portland.

Impact Akinmboni will look to be an option again for Dallas after serving a one match suspension for a red card. He's been only used as a depth option, while also missing some time with injury. The 17-year-old has started three times in six appearances for DC United, while also making 12 senior appearances with the side since 2022.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off late Akinmboni (suspension) picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 94th minute of Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Houston Dynamo. He registered one tackle (one won), two cleara...

Impact Akinmboni made a challenge at the half line late into second half stoppage time Saturday and earned his second yellow card, depleting the D.C. United effort to just nine men as they were trounced 4 - 1 by Houston. Akinmboni will be ineligible Saturday as D.C. United take on New York Red Bulls.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backline in loss Akinmboni generated three tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Akinmboni was handed just his second start of the season Saturday as DC United fell 0-1 to Charlotte. The promising teenage center back has impressed in limited minutes in 2024. Through four appearances (two starts), Akinmboni has made five tackles (four won), three interceptions and eleven clearances. Each total represents a new career-best in a season for Akinmboni, who will now fight for a regular place with DC United after recovering from a head injury.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Akinmboni (head) is no longer listed on D.C.'s injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against the Crew.

Impact Akinmboni has cleared the concussion protocols after suffering a head injury in March, and he could be in contention to make his second start of the season this weekend as Derrick Williams (thigh) is out in central defense.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once more Akinmboni (head) is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Akinmboni remains on the sideline with a head injury. The youngster opened the season with the senior team, a great sign for his development, though this head injury has held him out of the first team. When fully fit Akinmboni will be in a position to compete for limited minutes in the center of the defense.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with head injury Akinmboni has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against the Revolution due to a head injury, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Akinmboni started in his side's season opener and then came off the bench for the final 30 minutes of last weekend's defeat against NYCFC, hinting that the 16-year-old is likely to take a step up in responsibility this campaign. Regardless, he's still behind Steve Birnbaum, Derrick Williams and possibly Victor Palsson in the center-back depth chart for the time being and he will not be available to face New England this weekend due to a head injury.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in season finale Akinmboni made a clearance and an interception in Sunday's 5-2 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Akinmboni made two starts in MLS for D.C.'s senior team this season, but the 15-year-old is definitely more of a reserve team player at the moment, and should remain so for a few more campaigns still. If he continues developing, he could have a bright future in central defense.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DC United's Matai Akinmboni becomes third-youngest to debut in MLS | MLSSoccer.com When Wayne Rooney took over as D.C. United head coach in July, he made it a point to highlight his commitment to youth at the club.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Rooney debuts 15-year-old in D.C.'s draw at Real Salt Lake

Matai Akinmboni became the third-youngest player in Major League Soccer history in D

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS