D.C. United Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Jacob Murrell - Immediate impact in defeat Murrell scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Murrell entered Saturday's matchup versus D.C. United in the 89th minute and proceeded to net a goal shortly thereafter with his lone attempt on. The goal marked the forward's second of the season and first since March. Murrell has two goals and three assists across 22 appearances (seven starts) in 2025. His next goal contribution will mark a career-best in a single MLS season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Benteke - Two goal contributions Benteke scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Benteke opened the scoring Saturday for D.C. United by heading home their first goal before assisting the match's final goal late into second-half stoppage time. His three shots on goal marked a team-high in the fixture. Benteke is just one goal away from reaching the double-digit mark for the third successive MLS season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Barraza - Allows three goals in loss Barraza recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Barraza repelled four of seven Miami shots on target Saturday as D.C. United fell in a frenetic 3-2 loss to Inter Miami. The three goal concessions break a streak of four successive starting appearances over which the veteran MLS keeper had conceded just one goal in each appearance. Barraza will look for a rebound performance Saturday when D.C. United host Eastern Conference leaders Philadelphia.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi clinches historic MLS record with brace for Inter Miami vs DC United Inter Miami reached to defeat DC United, continuing to struggle defensively. Additionally, Lionel Messi scored a brace, breaking an impressi...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Matti Peltola - Available vs Philadelphia Peltola has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for the clash with the Union on Saturday.

Impact Peltola had gotten four straight starts in a row prior to his injury, the most this season for the defender. He has just 13 starts in 23 appearances in 2025, having been in a rotational role for the team.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas MacNaughton - Returning Saturday MacNaughton has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the game vs Philadelphia on Saturday.

Impact MacNaughton is still coming back from a long term thigh injury, appearing just twice since August.. Both of those times were starts in defense, despite not playing in a full 20+ league season since 2022.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami 3–2 D.C. United: Player Ratings As Messi Takes Golden Boot Lead Miami will have to wait to clinch an MLS Cup Playoff spot despite the victory.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Inter Miami 3-2 DC United: Messi brace seals back-to-back wins Lionel Messi played yet another starring role for Inter Miami, with two goals and an assist as they edged DC United at Chase Stadium.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

"He is so bad now", "He can't run" - Fans slam Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate despite win against DC United Inter Miami fans hit out at Lionel Messi's teammate Sergio Busquets despite the Herons' 3-2 win against D.C. United.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Deadspin | Lionel Messi scores brace to lift Inter Miami over D.C. United Deadspin | Lionel Messi scores brace to lift Inter Miami over D.C. United

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lionel Messi has two goals, assist to lead Inter Miami to 3-2 victory over DC United FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi had a first-half assist before scoring two goals in the second half to take over the league lead a...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Lionel Messi Scores Twice And Assists In Inter Miami's 3-2 Win Over D.C. United

Lionel Messi had a first-half assist before scoring two goals in the second half to take over the league lead and propel Inter Miami to a 3-...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi Scores Twice And Assists In Inter Miami's 3-2 Win Over D.C. United

Video: Lionel Messi scores to give Inter Miami the lead vs DC United in MLS Lionel Messi scored a crucial goal to give Inter Miami the lead against D.C. United in MLS play.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Where to watch Inter Miami vs DC United live in the USA: 2025 MLS Inter Miami take on DC United in a 2025 MLS regular season game. Get all the details on when, where, and how to catch this must-watch game l...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

DC United: What Erkut Sogut brings to the nation's capital | MLSSoccer.com First things first: D.C. United’s ownership are quite aware they’ve stepped well outside the box in their choice of the chief soccer officer...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Inter Miami vs. D.C. United: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Herons haven't won back-to-back MLS games since July.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Inter Miami Predicted Lineup vs. D.C. United: Herons Look to Book MLS Cup Playoff Spot Lionel Messi trails Nashville SC's Sam Surridge by just a single goal in the MLS Golden Boot race

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF Hosts D.C. United This Saturday | Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF (14W-6L-7D, 49 points) will close out the week by hosting D.C. United (5W-15L-10D, 25 points) this Saturday, Sept. 20. Kick o...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • INTERMIAMICF.COM

Will Messi, Inter Miami clinch MLS playoffs vs. DC United? How to watch Saturday Lionel Messi and Inter Miami could punch their ticket to the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Deadspin | Focused on climbing East table, Inter Miami host D.C. United Deadspin | Focused on climbing East table, Inter Miami host D.C. United

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

DC United name Erkut Sogut managing director of soccer operations | MLSSoccer.com D.C. United have hired Dr. Erkut Sogut as their new managing director of soccer operations, the club announced Friday.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Randall Leal - Upgraded to questionable Leal (leg) was upgraded to questionable for Saturday's trip to Miami, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Leal was upgraded to questionable after suffering a leg injury in August. The forward has been close to a return in some previous matches, but has yet to make a return. He will have another late-fitness test to try and complete his comeback and get fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami takes on D.C. United in Eastern Conference play

Inter Miami hosts D.C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

DC United part ways with general manager Ally Mackay | MLSSoccer.com D.C. United have parted ways with general manager and chief soccer officer Ally Mackay, the club announced Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jackson Hopkins - Scores third goal of the year Hopkins scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Hopkins scored his third goal of the season, all of which have come in the last four games. In total, he has started eight games this season and each of the last five. These three goals have come from each of the last three shots on target.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Lionel Messi Scores Twice And Assists In Inter Miami's 3-2 Win Over D.C. United

Inter Miami takes on D.C. United in Eastern Conference play