Hosei Kijima - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option exercised Kijima's option for 2026 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Kijima joined D.C. United and immediately became a crucial piece of the starting XI. He made 29 appearances (20 starts) while adding a pair of goal contributions. The midfielder isn't a huge part of the attack, but he should be back in a large role in 2026. Kijima finished the season with some injury issues, but if he can get fit he could return to the large role he had in the first half of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Miami Kijima (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Kijima is making his fourth start in the last 10 game weeks after missing the previous MLS matchup due to injury. He's expected to play on the left wing, but he may be replaced by Peglow at some point of the game. The Japanese midfielder will look to add to his two goals in the 2025 campaign, although he isn't too reliable in terms of offensive numbers.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United faces Inter Miami in Eastern Conference action

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AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Kijima is questionable for Saturday's match against Montreal due to a thigh injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Kijima is likely to need to pass some testing to be an option Saturday, as he has picked up a thigh injury heading into the weekend. This is unfortunate for the club as they continue with numerous injuries on the wing, already without Peglow (knee) and Randall Leal (leg). That said, his absence could force some moving around, with Derek Dodson or Jared Stroud possibly taking his spot if he misses out.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game-winning goal Kijima scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Kijima met a cross with his right foot in first half stoppage time Saturday to give D.C. United a 2-1 lead they would not relinquish in their victory over Colorado. The attacker also tracked back to contribute one tackle (one won) and two clearances to the team's defensive effort. After scoring just one goal over 18 appearances (eight starts) with St. Louis City in 2024, Kijima has already scored twice over 11 appearances (11 starts) for D.C. United in 2025.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benteke and Kijima each score in first-half stoppage time for D.C. United in 2-1 win over Rapids

Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima each scored a goal in first-half stoppage time to help D

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

A rare win at home gives D.C. United a much-needed boost D.C. got goals from Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima in first-half stoppage time for a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids.

MAY 4, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nets winner Kijima scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Kijima scored what proved to be the winning goal during Saturday's win over Kansas City. The midfielder only took the single shot and made the most of it, converting the chance and earning all three points. without more volume it's hard to project Kijima as a consistent goalscorer, though the efficient finish is certainly nice.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DC United score twice in second half to down Sporting KC D.C.United got second-half goals from Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima to complete their comeback and defeat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 at h...

MARCH 9, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

At long last, D.C. United feels right at home with win over Sporting KC Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima scored in the second half for a 2-1 victory at Audi Field, D.C.’s first there since July.

MARCH 9, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Christian Benteke, Hosei Kijima lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

Christian Benteke and Hosei Kijima scored in the second half to rally D

MARCH 9, 2025 • Associated Press

St. Louis City SC loses midfielder Hosei Kijima in expansion draft Click here to view this item from https://www.stltoday.com.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • STLTODAY.COM

DC United acquire Hosei Kijima via Expansion Draft trade | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - DC receive: Hosei Kijima - SD receive: $400k GAM D.C. United have acquired midfielder Hosei Kijima from new...

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Traded to D.C. United Kijima was selected by San Diego in the 2024 MLS Expansion Draft but directly traded to D.C. United. He will join D.C. United from St. Louis City SC.

Impact Kijima is joining D.C. United after one MLS season with St. Louis City SC, where he made 18 appearances, scored once, and provided one assist. He also recorded 20 tackles and created 14 chances, highlighting his well-rounded contributions as a midfielder.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Kijima's contract option for 2025 was picked up, the club announced.

Impact Kijima is set to return to St. Louis after his contract option was picked up for 2025. The midfielder made 18 appearances (eight starts) for the club, and now is set for a second season. He was ruled out for the final eight weeks of the season due to injury but saw consistent minutes when fit.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Kijima scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Kijima notched his first goal of the season in the 41st minute as he extended the lead for his team. The midfielder was active on both sides as he created three chances while also registering three interceptions.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hosei Kijima scores first goal in MLS as St. Louis beats Earthquakes 2-0

Hosei Kijima scored his first goal in MLS, Eduard Löwen also scored a goal and St. Louis City beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 to snap a nine-game winless skid

JULY 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Four shots in loss Kijima generated four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Kijima recorded a season-high four shots in Wednesday's loss, although he did not put any on target. He also created two chances, intercepted two passes and made one clearance as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.

JUNE 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in draw Kijima assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Kijima threaded a through ball which allowed Indiana Vassilev to score in the 41st minute at Miami. The Japanese played more than an hour as a substitute as he had to come on due to Rasmus Alm's (knee) injury. Thus, Kijima could take a bigger role in case his teammate is ruled out of upcoming games, though he's more of a defensive asset whose fantasy value comes from tackle stats.

JUNE 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concacaf Champions Cup: Hosei Kijima wins it late for Houston Dynamo vs. St. Louis CITY | MLSSoccer.com A 90th-minute goal by Hosei Kijima proved to be the difference as St. Louis CITY SC defeated Houston Dynamo FC, 2-1, in the lone all-MLS mat...

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

St. Louis CITY sign SuperDraft selection Hosei Kijima | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing St. Louis CITY SC have signed MLS SuperDraft pick Hosei Kijima through the 2024 season with options for 202...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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D.C. United faces Inter Miami in Eastern Conference action

Benteke and Kijima each score in first-half stoppage time for D.C. United in 2-1 win over Rapids

Christian Benteke, Hosei Kijima lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Sporting KC

Hosei Kijima scores first goal in MLS as St. Louis beats Earthquakes 2-0