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Called up for international duty Maldonado was called up by the Honduran national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not be an option for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Maldonado has transitioned into a starter for LAFC, making 18 league starts in 19 appearances during his first season in the MLS. With him gone, Aaron Long could start at center back alongside Giorgio Chiellini, despite a poor performance against Inter Miami Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins two aerials in shutout win Maldonado had two aerials won and six clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Maldonado and the LAFC back line snapped a bad run of three matches with six goals allowed finally keeping first clean sheet in last four matches. The center-back also scored his first goal of the season last game and has been a fantasy monster of late.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in tight win Denil Maldonado scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Maldonado gave away the penalty that led to Sporting Kansas City's goal in the first half, but he erased that error when he nodded home a cross from Mateusz Bogusz to even things up just three minutes after the break. This was his first goal of the season, but the Honduras international has fantasy value due to his defensive contributions and the fact that he's earned a starting role at center-back for the CONCACAF Champions League runner-ups.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Maldonado took two shots (one on target) and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes. He also made a block, two clearances and three interceptions i...

Impact Maldonado has started three of his side's last four MLS games in central defense as LAFC continues to balance league play with their run to the CONCACAF Champions League Final.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in first start Maldonado made four clearances, two interceptions and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Austin FC. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.

Impact Maldonado made his full debut for LAFC Saturday after joining the club on-loan this offseason, and he shut out last year's Western Conference runners-up alongside Giorgio Chiellini in central defense.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Selected for national team Maldonado has been called up by Honduras for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 22 and 28.

Impact Maldonado has made one MLS appearance off the bench so far for LAFC, but he will now miss Saturday's clash against FC Dallas and possibly the April 1 game versus the Rapids as well while away on international duty.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to LAFC Maldonado has been loaned to LAFC for the 2023 MLS season.

Impact Maldonado joins LAFC on a one-year loan with an option for the club to make the transfer permanent. The 24-year old center-back has plenty of upside and will hope to earn a spot in the starting XI and a permanent move to the reigning MLS champions.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE