D.C. UNITED NEWS

Jackson Hopkins Replaces Obed Vargas On USA's Concacaf U-20 Championship Roster D.C. United Midfielder Added After Vargas Forced to Withdraw Due to Injury

2 HOURS AGO • USSOCCER.COM

Martin Rodriguez - Transfers to D.C. Rodriguez has signed a deal with D.C. United after transferring from Turkish side Altay SK, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez has plenty of experience from playing in Mexico and in Chile, but the 27-year-old spent last season in Turkey, tallying three goals and an assist in 29 Super Lig appearances from mostly the left wing. He's now moving to D.C. in order to replace the departing Edison Flores in attacking midfield, and he'll be eligible to make his MLS debut after July 7.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United hosts Nashville in non-conference play

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16 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Taxi Fountas effect: Is DC United's ride to the top finally here? | MLSSoccer.com WASHINGTON – Though his comprehension is decent and rapidly improving, Taxiarchis Fountas’ English was limited when he joined D.C. United in...

1 DAY AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chris Odoi-Atsem - Facing fitness test for Saturday Odoi-Atsem (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact Odoi-Atsem hasn't played since mid-April, first due to an ankle injury and now with a quad issue, but he has been upgraded to questionable heading into the Nashville game. Even when fit, he hasn't started an MLS game for D.C. this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bill Hamid - Out against Nashville Hamid (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The Nashville game Saturday will be Hamid's second game that he missed due to this injury. Rafael Romo will likely continue in goal in his absence, but Hamid will hope to be fit by the match against Orlando City on July 4.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moses Nyeman - Upgraded to questionable Nyeman (thigh) will be questionable for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, according to Steven Goff of The Washington Post.

Impact A thigh injury has kept Nyeman off the pitch since early March, but it seems he is making progress with his recovery as he has been upgraded to questionable for the first time ahead of the Nashville game on Saturday. He likely won't be ready to start yet even if he is fit enough to make it into the squad.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Adrien Perez - Still out Perez (foot) is out for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Perez was initially expected to miss around six weeks when he went down with a foot injury in mid-March, but it has been more than three months now and there is still no clear picture about his recovery status.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United ships out Edison Flores, acquires winger Martín Rodríguez Flores, a Peruvian national team standout, never found his stride in MLS.

2 DAYS AGO • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Bill Hamid - Still not training Hamid (illness) was not in training with D.C. United on Wednesday, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Hamid missed last weekend's defeat to Chicago due to an illness, and he is a doubt now for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC as well. Rafael Romo could continue in goal if Hamid isn't fit enough to play.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Edison Flores - Held out against Chicago Flores was left out of the squad versus Chicago on Sunday with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Flores had made seven straight starts for the club, in which he registered one goal on five shots (one on target), 11 crosses (two accurate) and eight chances created, so his absence no doubt factored into the club failing to score a goal versus the Fire. In Flores' absence. Drew Skundrich made his first appearance in the starting XI since mid-March and could do so again versus Nashville on Saturday if Flores can't play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Romo - Concedes one in loss Romo made six saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Chicago.

Impact Romo and the D.C. United squad fell once again, letting in a late goal by Fabian Herbers to end the match. With only three appearances and three goals against in his first season for D.C. United it is unlikely he will take over the starting role of goalkeeper as Bill Hamid is nearing his full recovery from a lower leg injury.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andy Najar - Three interceptions in loss Najar recorded three interceptions, three clearances and one successful tackle during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Najar had a great defensive performance with several opportunities prevented against Chicago. The defender looked like he returned to full health after being held out for seven matches due to a hamstring injury. After starting and playing 73 minutes, Najar looks like he will be returning to the starting XI if his injury proves to be over.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Chris Durkin - 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Julian Gressel - Four tackles won Gressel recorded three shots and won four tackles in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Gressel was a dominant midfielder for D.C. United after winning several tackles and being aggressive on the offense against Chicago. With 13 starts for the 2022 season, Gressel is likely to be a key player for the starting XI moving forward.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yuta Fujihara - Four tackles won Djeffal won four tackles and had two interceptions during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chicago.

Impact Djeffal showed a different style to his play winning every tackle and making critical interceptions. The midfielder has found himself in the starting XI with six starts in his last six matches. However, with zero goals and zero assists, Djeffal has been lacking on the offense and likely will need improvements to keep his role in the starting XI.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Fire end 10-game winless streak, beat DC 1-0 on Herbers goal

The Chicago Fire ended a 10-game league winless streak, beating D

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brad Smith - Starts Saturday Smith (knock) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Chicago.

Impact Smith is back in the starting XI after coming off with a knock against NYRB before the international break. The defender makes the start at left-back, and should be a contender to go a full 90 in the match.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andy Najar - Starts as expected Najar (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Najar is in the starting XI on Saturday as he makes his long-awaited return from a hamstring injury. The defender went down towards the end of April and has been struggling with his hamstring every since. Najar will hope to stay fit and stay in the starting XI moving forward.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Russell Canouse - Makes bench Canouse (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Canouse is on the bench Saturday after picking up a thigh injury before the international break. The midfielder will hope to get a chance to test the injury, in the meantime Chris Durkin starts ahead of Canouse.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

DC United's Brad Smith celebrates Aussie qualification, eyes place in World Cup squad | MLSSoccer.com LEESBURG, Va. – If you found the tense finale of Monday’s Australia-Peru World Cup intercontinental playoff riveting television viewing, jus...

JUNE 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Russell Canouse - Uncertain for weekend Canouse is facing a late fitness test heading into Saturday's clash against the Fire due to a thigh injury.

Impact Canouse returned from a hamstring knock that kept him sidelined for a game before the international break, but it seems the injury is still bothering him at some level as he's listed as questionable against Chicago. Chris Durkin could replace him in midfield once again if necessary on Saturday.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Hamid - Dealing with illness Hamid is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash against the Fire due to illness.

Impact Hamid will be a game time decision for the Chicago game on Saturday as he's recovering from an illness. Rafael Romo could replace him in goal for the match if necessary.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Andy Najar - Available against Chicago Najar (hamstring) is expected to be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Fire, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Najar has missed his side's last seven MLS games with a hamstring strain he suffered in April, but he has recovered now and is expected to be back in the squad this weekend. He started all six games before his injury, so he will want to break back into the back-three -- likely at the expense of Donovan Pines -- once he's fully fit again.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire host D.C. United in Eastern Conference action

The Chicago Fire and D.C

JUNE 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS