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Solid at both ends Durkin generated two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Durkin set a new season high by winning all four of his tackles as he also shot twice despite playing a more defensive midfield role. After creating eight chances across his first four outings, he has failed to create any in his two most recent games.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Acquired by St Louis Durkin has been traded to St Louis City from D.C United in exchange for Jared Stroud and Lucas Bartlett.

Impact Durkin is leaving the nation's capital after spending his first MLS seasons with D.C United. He scored three goals and two assists in 2023, recording 46 tackles (34 won), 53 crosses (14 accurate) and 29 chances created. The young 23-year-old is expected to be one of the favorites to get a start in the starting XI for the team for the 2024 campaign in the midfield.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in last match Durkin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Durkin closes the season out with a goal for three on the year. He has started 24 of the 31 games played, totaling two assists on 53 crosses (14 accurate) and 46 tackles (34 won) in his sixth season with D.C United.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist as substitute Durkin assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Chicago Fire.

Impact Durkin recorded his second assist of the season Saturday as he set up Christian Benteke's second goal in the 91st minute. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also won one tackle and drew one foul in his 12 minutes off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Durkin scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.

Impact D.C. United may have lost twice in a row now, but Durkin has been a positive influence regardless of the team's results. It scored once in each of those losses, with him scoring or logging the assist.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Atlanta Durkin created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Atlanta United. He also took two shots (one on target), made a clearance and won three of four tackl...

Impact Durkin grabbed his first assist of the season in setting up a Taxiarchis Fountas fast break goal on Saturday. Of his 18 chances created this season, five of them have come across D.C.'s last two games.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in win Durkin took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami. He also made a clearance, three interceptions and won four of four tackles in the match.

Impact Durkin has now started six consecutive league matches first on the right wing and then more recently in central midfield, and Saturday was his best performance of the bunch against a struggling Miami side. He has eight interceptions and five tackles won across his last two appearances.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Durkin made three clearances and an interception in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Durkin has started D.C.'s last three league games mostly at right wing-back while Andy Najar (calf) and Ruan (thigh) are out injured.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot off bench in win Durkin subbed into Saturday's match against Orlando City in the 79th minute, taking a shot on target in the 3-1 victory.

Impact Durkin has featured as a substitute in back-to-back games since returning from a minor foot injury. He seems to be a backup option in midfield behind Mateusz Klich, Lewis O'Brien, Russell Canouse and Pedro Santos at the moment, but he should still get opportunities in the XI.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Durkin (foot) is "back" from his injury, The Washington Post's Steven Goff reported Thursday. He is no longer listed in D.C.'s injury report for the clash with CF Montreal this wee...

Impact Durkin missed last weekend's loss to the Crew with a minor foot injury, but he seems ready to return to the squad to face Montreal on Saturday. It remains to be seen whether he will return to the starting lineup as Victor Palsson, Pedro Santos, Taxiarchis Fountas and Andy Najar (hamstring) are all back to or nearing fitness, and new signing Lewis O'Brien is now in the mix as well.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot injury Durkin's status for Saturday's clash against the Crew is uncertain, as he is listed as questionable with a foot injury in D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Durkin has started all six of D.C. United's MLS matches this season mostly on the right wing, but he may have to face a fitness test in order to be available for selection against Columbus. With Nigel Robertha (ankle) already ruled out, Jackson Hopkins, Yamil Asad and Ruan could all be options to replace him in the position if necessary.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Orlando Durkin scored a goal and created four chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City. He also made a clearance, an interception and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Durkin notched a late equalizer on Saturday as he put in his best performance of the season from the right wing. He's never scored more than one goal in a single MLS season, but he has plenty of time left in 2023 to add to this tally and break his personal record.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Chris Durkin unleashes a stunning equalizer to beat Pedro Gallese | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MARCH 12, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chris Durkin nets late equalizer to give D.C. United a point vs. Orlando Opportunities were aplenty for United, but it took Durkin’s strike to offset Duncan McGuire’s goal for the Lions early in the second half.

MARCH 12, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Durkin helps DC United earn 1-1 draw with Orlando City

Chris Durkin scored in the 80th minute to help D

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates chance in loss Durkin made a clearance and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Durkin has started each of D.C.'s first two games of the 2023 season on the right wing, tallying a combined four chances created and four tackles won (of six) across the two matches.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Cincinnati Durkin took two shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 5-2 Decision Day defeat against FC Cincinnati. He also made a clearance and an interception in the matc...

Impact Durkin tallied one goal and four assists in 29 MLS appearances (24 starts) this season after returning to D.C. from Belgian side Sint-Truiden in the spring. The 22-year-old seems likely to be an important part of Wayne Rooney's midfield alongside Victor Palsson and Sofiane Djeffal looking ahead to 2023.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth assist of season Durkin had an assist while crossing twice (one accurate) and creating five chances during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Miami.

Impact Durkin set up Christian Benteke in the 22nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the fourth of the season for the wide man while his five chances created led United in the loss.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Durkin scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate), and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Orlando City SC.

Impact Durkin scored his first goal of the season as he continues his far-and-away best season so far. The midfielder has slotted in all over the starting XI on the way to four goal contributions so far in 2022. Durkin will look to keep the good form rolling heading into a Wednesday trip to the defensively porous Charlotte.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

Chris Durkin and Taxiarchis Fountas scored goals in second-half stoppage time and D

JULY 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Assist in win Durkin recorded an assist and one chance created during Monday's 5-3 win against Orlando.

Impact Durkin delivered an early pass in the fifth minute to give D.C United the early lead against Orlando. With eight starts on the season and three starts in his past three games, Durkin's high level performance has given him more looks from the D.C. United squad. With this assist, Durkin has a chance to find himself in a permanent position in the starting XI for the 2022 season.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two won tackles Durkin won two tackles and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Durkin had a strong defensive performance winning critical tackles for D.C. United during Saturday's match. However, with only six starts on the season and nine appearances for the 2022 season, Durkin hasn't been a consistent player for the D.C. United squad and is unlikely to be implemented in the starting XI anytime soon.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Miami Durkin was shown a red card in the 91st minute of Saturday's draw against Inter Miami following his second booking of the match.

Impact Durkin was a second half substitute into Saturday's game, and he lasted less than half an hour before getting sent off. He will be suspended for Wednesday's clash against NYCFC.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Chris Durkin came home to D.C. United Since Durkin’s return, United has observed a different player and person.

APRIL 13, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

D.C. United reacquires homegrown midfielder Chris Durkin After more than two years in Belgium, Chris Durkin returns to MLS via the allocation process.

MARCH 24, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

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Durkin helps DC United earn 1-1 draw with Orlando City

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut