APRIL 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
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DC United sign captain Steven Birnbaum to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension D.C. United have signed defender Steven Birnbaum to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Thu...
Extends contract with D.C. Birnbaum has signed a three-year contract extension with D.C. United, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Birnbaum has tallied 13 goals and four assists across 243 MLS appearances since joining D.C. United out of UC Berkeley in 2014, including three goals and seven clean sheets while starting 40 of a possible 43 matches since the start of last season. The 32-year-old center-back has now signed on to remain with the club through the 2025 campaign.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Contributes to first clean sheet Birnbaum registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Birnbaum, the captain, played his leadership role well on Saturday but was not able to rally his team to find a goal in what was an anemic encounter with the Chicago Fire. From six appearances (five starts) he has scored once and this was his first clean sheet.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs in late goal Birnbaum scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and two tackles (zero won) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus New York City FC.
Impact Birnbaum scored a late goal Saturday, but it was not enough to seal the win for the team. It was also a rare goal from the defender, who had just two goals overall in 2022. In the defense, the 32-year-old has totaled six clearances and six interceptions thus far.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Quick start helps NYCFC post 3-2 victory over D.C. United
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Creates two chances in start Birnbaum took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew. He also made a block, a clearance and four interceptions in the match.
Impact Birnbaum returned to the starting lineup alongside Victor Palsson in central defense on Saturday.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench in season opener Birnbaum subbed in and played the final 15 minutes or so of last weekend's 3-2 victory against Toronto FC.
Impact Birnbaum was D.C.'s first-choice center-back for much of last season, but he opened 2023 as an option off the bench while 16-year-old Matai Akinmboni and midfielder Victor Palsson got the starts instead. Birnbaum, along with new signing Derrick Williams (lower leg), should have opportunities to break into the XI sooner rather than later.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four interceptions in loss Birnbaum made a block, two clearances and four interceptions in Sunday's 5-2 Decision Day defeat against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Birnbaum was back as a regular fixture for D.C. in 2022, scoring two goals and keeping five clean sheets in 32 MLS games (all starts) after suffering through a few injury-riddled campaigns before. But the 31-year-old is facing competition from Donovan Pines, Tony Alfaro and Brendan Hines-Ike (foot) in central defense heading into next season.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Two yellows vs LAFC Birnbaum was shown a second yellow card and sent off in the 60th minute of Tuesday's 1-0 loss to LAFC. Prior to the foul, he had two shots (one on target) and two interceptions.
Impact As if playing LAFC isn't enough of a challenge already, Birnbaum's second yellow in the 60th minute of Tuesday's contest forced United to play the final 30 minutes with 10 men. It was a huge blow for the struggling side, as Kwadwo Opoku cashed in with a game-winning breakaway goal just seven minutes later. Birnbaum will be suspended for Saturday's clash against the Union, with Donovan Pines likely to replace him in central defense.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Starts out night with own goal Birnbaum scored an own goal during Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Charlotte FC.
Impact Birnbaum has played in every match this season but it's hard to stay consistent when both the team and manager have changed midway through the campaign. He'll next face New York Red Bulls, which scored four goals during a recent loss to Colorado.
AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores rare goal Birnbaum scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to CF Montreal.
Impact Birnbaum scored his first goal of the season against Montreal, a rare sight for the center-back who averages a little over a goal per season in his career. Birnbaum isn't much of an offensive threat going forward and D.C. United are generally a mess all over the pitch, though Birnbaum can fill the stat sheet defensively. Next up is a Sunday clash with Orlando.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Quioto scores to lift Montreal past DC United 2-1
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Scores against Toronto FC Birnbaum scored a goal in a 3-1 win against Toronto FC on Sunday.
Impact Birnbaum had a good game for the visitors. The 30-year-old scored the team's first goal in the match which was his second of the league campaign. Other than that, Birnbaum also won three aerial duels.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal against Cincinnati Birnbaum scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 4-2 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also made a block, five clearances and three interceptions in the match.
Impact Birnbaum was solid defensively until conceding a pair of consolation goals on Saturday, but he was also a surprising spark in attack as he grabbed his first goal and assist of the season. He will be confident ahead of Wednesday's clash against Minnesota United, which have scored 29 times in 25 MLS matches.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scores own goal versus Philadelphia Birnbaum scored an own goal, made two interceptions, committed one foul and made four clearances in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Philadelphia Union.
Impact Birnbaum was unfortunate to score an own goal early in the first half Saturday, fortunately it did not end up costing his side to lose the game. The center-back holds little fantasy value outside of racking up defensive stats and being an aerial threat on set piece situations.
AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes massive blow to head in loss Birnbaum made three clearances and drew one foul before he was replaced by teammate Joseph Mora in the 73rd minute during the 5-2 loss to Nashville on Sunday.
Impact Birnbaum was one of the many reasons D.C United failed to conjure any success in their lopsided loss Sunday. The defender missed player markers multiple times, letting Nashville run rampant on the defense. Birnbaum would eventually leave the match however, after he took a massive blow to the head during a Nashville set-piece. It is unknown if he will miss time, but by the looks of it, the injury was pretty severe.
AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
FC Cincinnati faces DC United in conference matchup
DC United takes on FC Cincinnati in Eastern Conference playJULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes bench Sunday Birnbaum (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Red Bulls.
Impact Birnbaum is not fit to start, but his return to the bench is a great sign for a DC United team that is quite thin when it comes to defensive depth.
JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
