RUSSELL CANOUSE NEWS

Returns to action Canouse (abdomen) has returned to the pitch following his recovery from colon surgery.

Impact Canouse is an option for DC United after his struggles with ulcerative colitis. He is only expected to have a limited role, especially after missing most of the season. The midfielder will look to return to his full form and look to be a regular start for the 2025 campaign, depending on his health.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent colon surgery Canouse (abdomen) underwent a third colon surgery as he continues to look to make a return before the end of the season, per Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Canouse has been dealing with a few health issues that has prevent him to appear this season. He underwent surgery for an ulcerative colitis and also just had a third surgery on his colon. Though looking for a possibility to return, it does seem unlikely, depending on his recovery and fitness level.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery Canouse underwent surgery for ulcerative colitis and is expected to be out for the next few months, the club announced Thursday.

Impact The midfielder received the diagnosis in 2021, but he only took care of it now, and the surgery means the versatile defensive midfielder will be out until the late summer of 2024 or even the early fall, depending on the recovery process. This was the first of three surgeries that Canouse will undergo. The additional surgeries are scheduled to be performed in the coming months.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Canouse is not an option for Saturday's match against Montreal, based on the MLS injury report.

Impact Canouse will have to sit out another match, although it does not appear to be due to his ankle once again, as he is not labeled as out on the injury report "not due to injury." The club will now hope for the player to make his debut on the team sheet next week against Columbus on April 6, especially after being labeled as questionable last week.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United's Russell Canouse sidelined indefinitely with health issue Canouse’s condition is unrelated to the ankle injury that had sidelined him since preseason, Coach Troy Lesesne said Thursday.

MARCH 28 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Upgraded to questionable Canouse (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's trip to St. Louis, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Canouse was upgraded to questionable after missing out against Miami last time out. The midfielder could compete for a place in the starting XI Saturday if he's deemed back to full fitness. When fully fit, Canouse should be a big piece of the first team.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fit Canouse (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Miami.

Impact Canouse will continue on the bench despite the reports that he is close to a return, as he is still yet to make his season debut. However, he will hope to get back on the field to face St. Louis City on March 23, as he was a regular starter last season, and will hope to continue in that role this season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Getting closer to return Canouse (ankle) is getting closer to returning to the squad, but it's uncertain if he'll be available to face Cincinnati on Sunday, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Canouse dealt with an ankle injury for much of the preseason and already missed the season opener, but the latest reports indicate he's progressing and trending in the right direction. If he can't go against Cincinnati on Sunday, then his next chance to play would come against Inter Miami on March 16.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle problem Canouse is rehabbing from an ankle injury and is considered doubtful to play against New England on Saturday, Jose Mauricio Umana of WTOP reports.

Impact Canouse has been battling an ankle injury for much of the preseason, and there's a strong chance he might miss the opener against the Revs given he didn't participate in training Thursday. If that ends up being the case, then his next chance to feature would come against Portland on March 2. Canouse hasn't played since DC United's first preseason match

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Option picked up Canouse made 27 starts, totaling 2,222 minutes during the 2023 season.

Impact Canouse had his option for 2024 picked up after playing a major role in 2023, his second most minutes played in a season. It was another major role for the midfielder, who might not stuff the stat sheet but is a crucial part of the first team. He will back in line for a significant role again in 2024.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in final game Canouse recorded four tackles (three won) in Saturday's 2-0 win against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Canouse will end his 2023 season making starts in all 23 matches played in the midfield. He's logged in an assist with 66 tackles (44 won) and 31 interceptions. He was also able to keep consistent starts while staying healthy, missing just a few contests on the year.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Canouse has served his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Austin on Wednesday.

Impact Having Canouse back will bring some much-needed stability in midfield for DC United. The veteran midfielder should slot right away in the starting lineup, but he won't be much of a fantasy asset due to his defensive role.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recieves suspension Canouse had two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 5-3 loss versus New York Red Bulls. In addition, he was given his seventh yellow card of the season in the 25th minute and is set fo...

Impact Canouse will serve a one-match suspension for yellow-card accumulation. He had started the last 10 matches in a row, totaling 22 tackles (16 won), nine clearances and seven interceptions in that span. This could cause a formation chance, with Jose Fajarado likely to enter back to the starting XI for the team.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two interceptions Saturday Canouse registered wo clearances and one clearance in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Canouse has made a start in the last seven league matches in a row, totaling 13 tackles (10 won) and eight clearances in that span. This comes after starting all 2 games appeared in thus far.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Canouse (head) is absent from the D.C. injury report for Saturday's trip to Atlanta.

Impact Canouse was active during a mid-week friendly against Club Necaxa and is removed from the D.C. injury report. The midfielder has missed two MLS matches with the head injury but is now available to return.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Canouse (head) subbed in and played the final half hour or so of Wednesday's club friendly against Club Nexaca.

Impact Canouse has missed his side's last two league games with a head injury he suffered against Toronto in late May, but he seems to have recovered and should remain available for selection against Atlanta United at the weekend. He started 14 of D.C.'s first 15 MLS matches of the season in midfield prior to his injury.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Miami Canouse (head) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Inter Miami, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Canouse will miss a second game Saturday with a head injury he suffered last weekend, with Chris Durkin likely to continue in his place in midfield.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available as expected Canouse (head) will not be an option for Wednesday's match against CF Montreal.

Impact Canouse suffered a head injury on Saturday and will not play against Montreal as a precaution. Andy Najar is expected to take his place in the starting XI to play right midfield, alongside Chris Durkin, Mateusz Klich and Lewis O'Brein at center and Pedro Santos at left. Canouse has started in all 14 matches played, recording an assist with 37 tackles (23 won) and 22 interceptions thus far.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up neck injury Canouse had a nasty fall to his neck and was forced to sub out during Saturday's match against Toronto F.C.

Impact Canouse had a scary injury to his neck, but was lucky enough to get up and walk on his own. Further tests will be done to find out the severity of the injury, which could leave him in heavy doubt for Wednesday's clash against CF Montreal. If he does have to sit out, then either Yamil Asad or Jackson Hopkins could get the start in the midfield alongside Lewis O'Brien.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in loss Canouse made a block, a clearance and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Canouse has started 10 of D.C.'s 11 MLS matches this season in midfield, recently lining up alongside Lewis O'Brien and Mateusz Klich as the trio in a 3-5-2 formation.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Canouse took a shot and won one of four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Revolution. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Canouse has started all five of D.C.'s MLS matches this season, but he's been more of a defensive presence in midfield as he's recorded 14 interceptions and eight tackles won (out of 14).

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in opening day win Canouse made an interception and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Canouse set up his midfield partner Mateusz Klich's long-range opening goal on Saturday as D.C. won a back-and-forth game against a dangerous Toronto side to open the 2023 campaign.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Canouse (concussion) is not in D.C.'s match day squad for Sunday's clash against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Canouse tallied a goal and an assist in 18 MLS appearances (14 starts) in an awful season for D.C. United, but the summer arrival of Victor Palsson took game time away from him in midfield.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Canouse will miss Saturday's trip to Montreal due to a concussion, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Canouse has started in three of the last five matches but has only played one minute over the last two games. In his absence, Victor Palsson and Ravel Morrison figure to start as the holding midfielders.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Charlotte Canouse (undisclosed) is in D.C.'s starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against Charlotte FC.

Impact Canouse has played just nine minutes of MLS action since the start of July, first due to a thigh injury and then after the birth of his child, but he is back with the team now and is starting in midfield on Wednesday.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE