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Scores own goal Peltola scored one own goal and produced four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Peltola scored an own goal in the 74th minute, ruining a clean sheet the defense had built up until then. He accidently headed home a cross from Ian Harkes just inside the near post. This is his second own goal, his first coming in May against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sends a cross Peltola recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Peltola returned to action Saturday after missing last match as he was with the Finnish national team. The midfielder has started 10 of the last 11 MLS games played, recording 21 tackles, nine interceptions and nine clearances while making five blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play for Finland Peltola has been called up by the Finnish national team for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches and will miss Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Peltola continues to be a main starter for DC United during his first season in MLS. He's been able to start nine of the last 10 games played, totaling 21 tackles with nine interceptions in that span. The center back pairing is set to be Lucas Bartlett and Christopher McVey for the clash with Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Peltola registered one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Peltola was back from suspension and played 80 minutes against Charlotte. He's been sharing playing time with Jackson Hopkins in the midfield, recording six starts in the last 11 appearances, totaling 19 tackles, 11 interceptions and four chances created in that span.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back from one-game ban Peltola completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Charlotte on June 15 after the international break.

Impact Either because he's been playing off the bench or because he was sent off as it happened in his previous appearances, Peltola hasn't played more than 45 minutes in any of his last three matches. Peltola will be eligible to face Charlotte after the break, but it's unclear whether he'll be inserted in the starting lineup right away.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Two yellows and red Wednesday Peltola was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.

Impact Peitola will be suspended for D.C. United's game Saturday against Toronto FC. Christopher McVey (knee) and Pedro Santos (hip) are the former's only other footballers to start at left-back across 2024. But should they not be at 100 percent by Saturday, D.C. will either use someone new at that position or revert to a three-defender formation then.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Peltola generated an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Peltola unfortunately scored an own goal, leveling the score in the 48th minute. Aside from this, he made three tackles, three blocked shots, two interceptions and a clearance. In his last four appearances, he has accumulated nine tackles, five interceptions and four clearances.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from Finland Peltola (international duty) is available for Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Petola is no longer on the injury report, as he has returned from his international duties with Finland in time to be an option for Saturday's contest. He will now hope to find the starting Xi against Montreal, as he has started in all four contests he has been selected for this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Finland Peltola is set to miss Saturday's trip to St. Louis after being called up by Finland.

Impact Peltola will miss one match while on international duty. He's started, and played the full 90 in his first four matches with D.C. making him tough to replace in the starting XI. Jackson Hopkins could get a first team chance with Peltola left on the sideline Saturday.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with DC United Peltola has signed a four-year contract with DC United, with an option for a further year, on Friday.

Impact Peltola joins D.C. United after spending the 2023 season with HJK Helsinki, one of the most decorated sides in the Finnish Veikkausliga, and despite being just 21 years old, he's already represented his country at the senior level while registering appearances in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, Europa League and Europa Conference League, recording one assist in eight appearances. He logged 38 appearances in all competitions in 2023, and he should contend for steady minutes in either defense or midfield for DC United.

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