Gabriel Pirani - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Suffers muscular problem Wednesday Pirani exited Wednesday's matchup against San Jose Earthquakes with an apparent muscle issue.

Impact Pirani left the field shortly before halftime during his sixth straight league start, and he's now a doubt for immediate action as he likely deals with muscular discomfort. If he's in fact unable to play, there will be a forced change in San Diego's starting XI, with either Alejandro Alvarado taking his spot or Onni Valakari moving back to midfield and a natural striker complementing the offense.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Saturday Pirani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Pirani scored in his second straight outing Saturday, this time on a strike in the 71st minute assisted by Marcus Ingvartsen. It took him seven shots to score Thursday versus Portland, but he only needed one to bag his second goal of the season versus Colorado. He was subbed off in the 93rd minute for Alejandro Alvarado.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Valakari, Achouri score goals, San Diego beats Rapids 3-0

Onni Valakari and Elias Achouri scored first-half goals to help San Diego FC beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Nets first goal for new club Pirani scored one goal to go with seven shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Portland Timbers.

Impact Pirani started for the second straight game in his third appearance since being traded to San Diego, capping a big offensive showing with his first goal for the club. The midfielder led the team in shots with seven and also created two chances.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

San Diego FC acquire Gabriel Pirani from DC United | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - SD receive: Gabriel Pirani - DC receive: Up to $1 million GAM, sell-on% San Diego FC have acquired midfield...

JULY 9 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Traded to San Diego FC Pirani has been traded from DC United to San Diego FC on Thursday.

Impact Pirani was traded to San Diego in exchange for $350,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2026 and up to an additional $650,000 in GAM if certain performance-based incentives are met. The midfielder hasn't played for DC United since mid-April, but he should have more chances to play regularly in San Diego, offering depth in the middle of the park.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo's goal against former team helps DC United beat Union 1-0 in season opener

Tai Baribo scored a goal against his former team to help D.C. United beat the Philadelphia Union in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Returning in 2026 Pirani is returning to D.C. United after his option for 2026 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Pirani had an excellent 2025, scoring seven times and adding three assists in 28 appearances (22 starts.) He's seen his role increase across each of his three seasons with the club and he's improved as his playing time has grown. Pirani should be a big offensive threat in 2026 with the club rebuilding around him in large part.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season with goal Pirani scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Pirani would appear off the bench in the club's season finale for 35 minutes, his first appearance off the bench since June 28. He would end up bagging a goal in the 67th minute to earn the draw for his club, his seventh goal of the season. The midfielder ends the campaign starting in 22 of his 28 appearances and improving on last season's campaign, recording 10 goal contributions on 59 shots and 35 chances created, three more goal contributions than last season.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United plays Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw to spoil Brad Guzan's final game

Gabriel Pirani scored in the 67th minute as D.C. United played Atlanta United to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night to spoil Brad Guzan’s final match

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets brace in victory Pirani scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against New York City FC.

Impact Pirani's strike from distance in the first half Saturday leveled the match at one. The midfielder then beat the keeper in a one-on-one situation in the second half to give D.C. United a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish in a 2-1 victory over New York City F.C.. The positive performance breaks a five-appearance (five-start) goal drought over which Pirani had attempted eight shots (zero on goal).

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pirani scores 2 goals, DC United beats NYCFC 2-1 to snap 11-game winless skid

Gabriel Pirani scored two goals, Luis Barraza had three saves and D

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet performance in loss Pirani had one off-target shot, made one tackle and drew one foul during Saturday's 2-0 loss against New England.

Impact Pirani couldn't showcase his playmaking skills this time as the opposition didn't allow him to receive the ball as frequently as he's used to and he didn't have the usual room to operate in his few touches. The midfielder was coming off scoring twice and assisting once over his previous four starts so hope is that this was just an off day for him as his team will need him a lot during a very tough three-game stretch to close out the month.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in loss Pirani made an assist, had two off-target shot and created five chances during Saturday's 4-2 loss against Austin.

Impact Pirani was a constant threat with his constant movement and immense playmaking ability as he set up Peglow for his team's first goal, had a goal disallowed due to an offside and was involved in many other dangerous plays. After a slow start of campaign, the midfielder is finally back at his best form, with four goals and two assists over his last nine appearances.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uzuni and Wolff score goals, Austin's 4-2 win extends DC United's winless streak to 8

Myrto Uzuni and Owen Wollf each scored a first-half goal to help Austin FC beat D

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

D.C. United delivers another dud to chants of 'Sell the team!' at Audi Field Gabriel Pirani and Christian Benteke scored, but sloppy defending sent United to its fourth straight defeat and extended its winless rut to...

JULY 27, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

ATP Finals will remain in Turin through 2026 but political issues threaten future editions

The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has announced that the ATP Finals will remain in Turin at least through 2026

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Pep Biel scores 2 goals, Charlotte beats DC United 2-1

Pep Biel scored two goals, his first career multi-goal game in MLS, to help Charlotte FC beat D

JULY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Marco Reus and Diego Fagúndez score for Galaxy in 2-1 win over D.C. United

Marco Reus and Diego Fagúndez scored goals and L

JULY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores goal in defeat Pirani scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Pirani scored in the 77th minute with a first-time shot from the center of the box, ending D.C. United's 377-minute scoring drought in league play. The goal was his third of the MLS season and his first since late May. He also created two chances and set two season highs with five shots and two tackles while playing in a deeper position than usual against LA Galaxy.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option again Pirani has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip tp the Galaxy on Saturday.

Impact Pirani could see another start on the bench, having made three starts in the last six MLS appearances, totaling two goals with one assist in that span.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks one match suspension Pirani will serve a one-match ban due to violent conduct, according to the league.

Impact Pirani committed violent conduct by punching an opponent in the chest in their last contest and received a yellow card for the action. That said, the league decided to upgrade his sanction and suspended him for one game. Pirani has started three of the last four games, so his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Jared Stroud expected to replace him on the right wing.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in defeat Pirani had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Pirani picked up his third consecutive start and accounted for at least three shots in each game. However, this was his second straight outing without a shot on target. He also accounted for at least two chances created for a fourth time this season, and he delivered his second accurate cross in three outings.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in 2-1 win Pirani scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Pirani made his first start since early April as he helped his side win 2-1 by scoring and assisting. He scored the opener in the second minute before assisting Conner Antley to put his team back in the lead in the 19th minute. He has now scored in back-to-back games, with both of these goals being his only this season. He took five shots in the game, getting three on target, having not had more than one in any other game this year.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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