NIGEL ROBERTHA NEWS

Not listed on injury report Robertha (thigh) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact Robertha missed the last game through injury but recovered in the last few days, and he could be available off the bench if needed. He hasn't played much of a role upfront for DC, however, bagging one goal but making just three starts and seven appearances during the 2023 MLS season.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out through injury Robertha won't play Sunday against the Red Bulls due to a thigh injury.

Impact Robertha has had a few starts here and there, but he's been mostly used as a backup upfront, a situation that is not expected to change even after the departure of Taxi Fountas. Robertha's next chance to feature will come against the Union on Aug. 26.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated fully Robertha was reinstated from administrative leave, D.C. United announced.

Impact Robertha got in an altercation with teammate Taxi Fountas and was placed on leave while the matter was investigated. Fountas has been released by D.C. United following his use of a racial slur and Robertha has been fully reinstated. Robertha has been training fully and should be an option to return to the first team for an Aug. 20 trip to NYRB.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS reinstates D.C. United's Nigel Robertha; Taxi Fountas remains out The players were involved in an altercation following a loss at New England earlier this month. Robertha reportedly accused Fountas of using...

JULY 24, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Placed on administrative leave Robertha was placed on administrative leave, D.C. United announced Saturday.

Impact Robertha and Taxi Fountas had an altercation and training that was serious enough to see both players placed on leave. While MLS doesn't resume until Aug. 20 for a trip to RBNY there's no guarantee that any sort of resolution is forthcoming.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench Robertha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Robertha got his first goal of the season after missing most of the season with an ankle injury. He could remain a bench option until he returns to full match fitness while also competing with Yamil Asad on a starting spot in the lineup.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Dallas Robertha (ankle) is back on the bench for Tuesday's clash against FC Dallas.

Impact Robertha has been out for the last three months due to a fractured ankle, but he's an option off the bench in the midweek fixture. The attacker will hope to record a few shots, perhaps replacing Taxiarchis Fountas at some point.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Tuesday Robertha (ankle) is traveling with D.C. United to the midweek clash against FC Dallas, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reported Monday.

Impact Robertha has been out since early April with a broken ankle, but he's progressing well with his recovery and was taken off the injury report last week. He might be able to return to the squad and face Dallas on Tuesday.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out two months with broken ankle Robertha is expected to miss 8-12 weeks while recovering from a fractured ankle he suffered in training, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Impact Robertha started three of D.C.'s first four games of the season but the return of Taxiarchis Fountas from injury had relegated him to more of a backup role even prior to this injury. Now he'll be out at least until June as he recovers from this broken ankle.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Robertha will miss Saturday's clash against the Crew due to an ankle injury.

Impact Robertha started each of D.C.'s first two games of the season up front, but he's been limited to less than an hour of playing time in the four matches since and has now picked up an ankle injury that will rule him out against Columbus on Saturday.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Robertha (illness) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Robertha returns to the bench after recovering from a one-match absence due to illness. The forward starts on the bench with Christian Benteke preferred to lead the line.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands back on injury report Robertha (illness) is listed as questionable on the D.C. injury report for Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Robertha missed a one-all draw with Orlando due to illness, before returning against NYC FC. The forward has picked up another illness and is now in doubt for Saturday's trip as well. Christian Benteke and Ted Ku-DiPietro lead the line last time out, leaving Robertha on the bench.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning as expected Robertha (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Robertha is back in the first team despite a minor illness. The forward was removed from the injury report and is straight back in the starting XI. Robertha has yet to score in two appearances in the opening two matches.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday Robertha (illness) has been taken off D.C.'s injury report for Saturday's clash against NYCFC.

Impact Robertha missed last weekend's draw with Orlando due to an illness, but he seems to be back in contention for Saturday's match with New York City. He could even return to the XI in place of Ted Ku-DiPietro up front if he's fit enough.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with illness Najar has been ruled out of Saturday's game due to an illness, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact It's unclear if the illness is COVID-related or not, but what's clear is that Robertha won't take part in Saturday's game. Ted Ku-DiPietro will be his replacement upfront in a 4-4-2 setting.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Robertha took a shot on target in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew.

Impact Robertha has started both of D.C.'s opening games of 2023 alongside Christian Benteke in the front-two, but he hasn't been very effective. Ted Ku-DiPietro has made a bigger impact off the bench so far, but Taxiarchis Fountas (hamstring) will displace both of them in the lineup once he returns from injury.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in season finale Robertha subbed into Sunday's match against FC Cincinnati in the 60th minute and he took a shot in the 5-2 victory.

Impact Robertha made 17 MLS appearances (five starts) this season for D.C. despite missing around two months with a hamstring injury he suffered in July. The 24-year-old was more of a provider in his sophomore campaign (one goal and three assists this season, compared to four goals and one assist in 2021), but he can play all across the front line.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Robertha is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's match against Philadelphia, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Robertha hasn't played in over a month and may not be out for much longer. He's started in just five of his 14 appearances this season and may not make much of an impact in fantasy when he is available.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Robertha logged one assist during a draw Wednesday versus Columbus.

Impact Robertha logged an assist to D.C. United's first (scored by Taxiarchis Fountas) of multiple goals recorded. He has two assists across his last four league games played.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Robertha assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Nashville SC.

Impact Robertha came off the bench and provided one assist during Saturday's loss. The forward has only made four starts this season and seems to be firmly on the outside looking in as far as the starting XI goes. Robertha will hope this assist can work him back into the first team ahead of a trip to Orlando.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Columbus Robertha (concussion) will miss Saturday's clash against the Crew, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Robertha suffered a head injury against New England last weekend and he has entered the concussion protocol, which is ruling him out for Saturday's game.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against New England Robertha was subbed out of Saturday's victory against the Revolution in the 83rd minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Robertha subbed into Saturday's game around the hour mark and only lasted 23 minutes before a potential injury cut his day short. D.C.'s next match is against Columbus next weekend.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in loss Robertha took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Robertha made his first start of the season Saturday after missing the first few games with a hamstring injury, and he set up Russell Canouse's opening goal. He will hope to be back in the XI and at full fitness after the international window for the clash against Atlanta United on April 2.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Robertha (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's match with Chicago.

Impact Robertha is on the bench after recovering from a hamstring injury. The forward should be competing for a starting spot with Michael Estrada and Ola Kamara once fully fit.

MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Robertha (hamstring) is absent from the injury report before Saturday's clash with Cincinnati.

Impact Robertha is absent from the injury report and should be fully fit and available for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati. The forward could slot straight back into the starting XI, though he will be competing with Michael Estrada and Ola Kamara up top.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE