JANUARY 18 • KANSASCITY.COM
Christian Benteke admits to joining D.C. United for Wayne Rooney Christian Benteke revealed the reason behind his move to D.C. United in August 2022, amid the chaotic Major League Soccer season, “Wayne dre...
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Creates three chances in loss Benteke made a clearance, an interception and created three chances in Sunday's 5-2 Decision Day defeat against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Benteke was slow off the blocks to begin his career in MLS, scoring just one goal in seven appearances (six starts) since moving from Crystal Palace in the summer. D.C. finished as the league's worst team, which may help explain some of his lack of production. Either way, the 31-year-old will need to be more effective in 2023 and a full preseason with manager Wayne Rooney should help him out as well.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots against Montreal Benteke took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal.
Impact Benteke was kept off the scoresheet on Saturday, but he's averaging 4.4 shots (1.4 on target) across his five MLS starts this season. He'll hope to turn those chances into a better conversion rate heading into 2023.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
First career MLS goal Benteke scored a goal while taking five shots (two on goal) and crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Miami.
Impact Benteke found the back of the net in the 22nd minute opening the scoring in the match. The goal was the first of the forward's MLS career while his five shots led United in the loss.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Six shots in loss Benteke had six shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Benteke was absolutely peppering the Kansas City defense with six shots, though somehow only managed to put a single on target. The striker has yet to score since coming to MLS and doesn't seem to have the physical gifts that made him an impressive option in the Premier League earlier in his career. Benteke has three more MLS matches to try and get on the scoresheet during his debut campagin.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Benteke makes D.C. United dangerous, but it still draws, 0-0 In his Audi Field debut, the Belgian striker misses a penalty kick on an otherwise impactful night.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Benteke makes MLS debut for DC in 2-1 win over New York City
Steve Birnbaum's goal proved to be the game-winner for DAUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D.C. United's Christian Benteke set to make his MLS debut xxxxxxxxxx
AUGUST 30, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Christian Benteke to make DC United debut in Week 28 | MLSSoccer.com D.C. United striker Christian Benteke is set to debut when his new club visits New York City FC on Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena (8 pm E...
AUGUST 30, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Won't debut against Union Benteke won't be able to make his debut in Saturday's match against Philadelphia as he continues to wait for his work visa, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.
Impact Benteke had already been considered a doubt to play in this game and this news confirms his absence. He'll hope this changes by the Aug. 28 trip to Atlanta United but this will be a situation to follow each week. Taxiarchis Fountas and Ravel Morrison could continue as the top forwards while awaiting for the changes Benteke could impose on the lineup.
AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Aiming for Philadelphia game Benteke (not injury related) is returning to London to await his work visa ahead of Saturday's clash against the Revolution, D.C. manager Wayne Rooney said Thursday.
Impact Benteke will likely miss the New England game as well as next week's clash against LAFC while he gets his immigration status sorted out, but Rooney says it's possible he will be available for the match against the Union on Aug. 20.
AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DC United signs Premier League veteran Benteke
DAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DC United sign Belgian striker Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing D.C. United made a major swing in the MLS Secondary Transfer Window’s final hours, acquiring Belgian intern...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Palace's Benteke joins Rooney at D.C. United D.C. United have signed Christian Benteke from Crystal Palace. The MLS side reached an agreement ahead of the deadline on Thursday night and...
AUGUST 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Transfers to D.C. Benteke has signed a contract with D.C. United through 2024 with the option to extend to 2025 after transferring from Crystal Palace, the club announced Friday.
Impact Benteke wracked up 86 Premier League goals across 10 seasons in England with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Palace, but the 31-year-old was showing signs of slowing down last season with just four goals in 25 appearances in the competition, and he hadn't started a match since New Years Day. He is now moving to MLS as a Designated Player for Wayne Rooney's D.C. United, where he will be competing with Ola Kamara, Michael Estrada and Miguel Berry for the center forward spot -- once he gets his visa situation sorted out of course.
AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Time diminishes in 2021/22 Benteke scored four goals and assisted once from 39 shots and 13 chances created in 25 league appearances (11 starts) this past season.
Impact Benteke appeared in 25 matches, but he all but lost his role in the second half of the campaign, appearing in just four of the final 16 matches. Patrick Vieira clearly wasn't impressed with the forward in the first half and that eventually led to Odsonne Edouard and Jean-Philippe Mateta getting more minutes late in the season.
JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Belgium at full-strength for Nations League training camp
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Brought on versus Liverpool Benteke was introduced in the 77th minute of Crystal Palace's recent 3-1 loss to Liverpool.
Impact Benteke barely saw the ball after being brought on late in the match, as he completed just one pass following his introduction. The striker has played over 30 minutes just once over his past six appearances, restricting his fantasy reliability ahead of Palace's next game at Norwich.
FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench Benteke was introduced in the 81st minute of last Friday's 1-1 draw against Brighton.
Impact Benteke was hardly involved in his brief cameo, completing just one pass and making one clearance defensively. The striker hasn't scored since bagging a brace versus Burnley in mid-November, as offseason signing Odsonne Edouard has been in form and leading the line lately. Nonetheless, Benteke will hope to play a role in Sunday's upcoming visit from Liverpool.
JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In squad Tuesday Benteke (illness) rejoined the match-day squad versus Norwich City on Tuesday.
Impact Benteke missed the club's Boxing Day clash with Tottenham but appears to be fit enough to be a bench option against Norwich. On the year, the forward has registered four goals on 35 shots (11 on target) and one assist in 17 appearances (10 starts). Barring any setbacks, Benteke should be in the mix to return to the starting XI versus West Ham United on Saturday.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Potential COVID absence Benteke didn't play Sunday against Tottenham and is doubtful for Tuesday's clash with Norwich due to a potential COVID case.
Impact Benteke joins the ever-growing list of Crystal Palace players rumored to be dealing with COVID. The forward is likely out for Tuesday's clash though with all of these issues there's every chance the match is postponed.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plays off bench midweek Benteke played 26 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 2-2 draw to Southampton.
Impact Benteke has now started just once in last four matches and with no goals in five consecutive appearances, he'll be hard to trust for the time being until he can regain his regular starting role.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Comes on as sub Benteke was introduced in the 74th minute and took an off-target shot in Sunday's 3-1 win over Everton.
Impact Benteke replaced Odsonne Edouard and drew a pair of fouls in his brief cameo. Although he'll be pleased by Sunday's result, Benteke will still be eager to return to the starting lineup for Wednesday's match versus a Southampton side he scored against to end last season.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
