Keisuke Kurokawa - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Misses penalty Saturday Kurokawa generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Kurokawa stepped up to the penalty spot in the 24th minute with a chance to tie the match, but he missed his shot to the right side of the goal. It was a tough moment for the defender who has yet to score a goal this season. He also failed to create a chance or record an accurate cross for the first time since Sept. 12, rounding out an outing to forget.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sends 15 crosses in loss Saturday Kurokawa recorded one shot (zero on goal), 15 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Kurokawa won space in the byline time and time again, and the 15 crosses were surprisingly not a single-game high -- he sent 18 in a rematch against Cincinnati on Oct. 21. Kurokawa's value as a crossing threat is becoming more and more notable, as he has sent double-digit crosses in four of his last six league appearances.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in 18 crosses Kurokawa crossed 18 times (four accurate) and created two chances during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Kurokawa was held off the scoresheet despite whipping in a whopping 18 crosses during the defeat. The fullback has combined for four chances created and 39 crosses over his last three starts but hasn't had a goal involvement in October.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United faces Cincinnati in Eastern Conference action

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OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Empty service Kurokawa generated 17 crosses (four accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Orlando City SC.

Impact Kurokawa was not able to find a teammate despite having insane volume, as he put up 25 crosses and corners combined. If he replicates this volume, he's likely to come away with an assist or two against FC Cincinnati. The team has given up 68 goals through 28 MLS games this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Baribo scores on PK, adds assist to lead DC United to 2-1 victory over Red Bulls

Tai Baribo scored on a penalty kick then added an assist to lead D.C. United to a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Assists on massive volume Kurokawa assisted once to go with 15 crosses (four accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Kurokawa provided a single assist and sent in 15 crosses while taking six corners during Saturday's draw. The defender was brilliant throughout the match, causing issues throughout and probing the backline with searching crosses. He only earned the single assist, but it was still a wonderful showing.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kimito Nono's first two MLS goals rally DC United to 3-3 draw with Whitecaps

Rookie Kimito Nono scored his first two goals, including the equalizer in the 80th minute, and D.C. United rallied for a 3-3 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Assists in loss Kurokawa assisted once to go with eight crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Kurokawa carried D.C. United's attacking threat against Charlotte, with seven chances created to equal his season high in the league. His set piece delivery paid off when Lucas Bartlett headed in his free kick for the equaliser, giving him four assists for the campaign, and he chipped in with two tackles, two interceptions and one clearance at the back. It followed three games in which he sent in 11 crosses without a chance created, and the left back has featured in every game this season as a fixture on the left of the D.C. defence.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ashley Westwood has goal, assist as Charlotte beats DC United 2-1 to extend unbeaten streak to 8

Ashley Westwood had a goal and an assist following a one-match suspension and Charlotte FC completed a season sweep of D.C. United with a 2-1 victory, extending its unbeaten streak...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Records five crosses Kurokawa had five crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Kurokawa was active moving forward for D.C. after an unusually quiet outing last time out, notching five crosses in the draw. He has now recorded at least five or more crosses in all but nine of his 25 appearances this season. That said, his movement forward has led to some success, earning three assists.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts seven crosses Kurokawa registered seven crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to New England Revolution.

Impact Since the World Cup, Kurokawa has logged no appearance with fewer than five crosses, underscoring why he has been D.C. United's most valuable defender. The left-back's offensive contributions post-WC include 37 crosses (seven accurate), 19 corners and five chances created.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Baribo scores a goal, Johnson has 5 saves for DC United in 1-1 tie with Montreal

Tai Baribo scored a goal for the fifth consecutive game and Sean Johnson had six saves for D.C. United in a 1-1 tie with CF Montreal

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Sends in 10 crosses in draw Kurokawa sent in 10 crosses (three accurate), took six corners, and created one chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Nashville.

Impact Kurokawa has sent in 19 crosses across his last two outings, and he has emerged as the primary corner kick taker for D.C. United. Up next D.C. travels to face CF Montreal on Saturday, August 15.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Corner to assist Kurokawa assisted once to go with 10 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Being the D.C. team's primary corner taker is paying off for Kurokawa, who connected with his fellow defender Kye Rowles to log his fourth assist across 2026. Impressively, Kurokawa has recorded four assists in his last eight appearances, meaning he is on a great run of form that assures he is among the MLS' best attacking-minded defenders.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Baribo's stoppage-time PK helps DC United beat Toronto 2-1, snap 5-game winless skid

Tai Baribo converted from the penalty spot in the 10th minute of stoppage time, Sean Johnson had six saves, and D.C. United beat Toronto FC 2-1 to snap a five-game winless streak

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Toronto takes shutout streak into matchup with D.C. United

Toronto comes into a matchup with D.C

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Houston Dynamo host D.C. United on 3-game home winning streak

The Houston Dynamo host D.C

JULY 21 • Associated Press

One assist from eight crosses Kurokawa assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (five accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-4 draw against CF Montreal.

Impact Kurokawa assisted Lucas Bartlett in helping put D.C. United 4-2 ahead, but they conceded twice in the final minutes to draw 4-4. This was his third assist of the season, all coming in the last six matches. In this game he created seven chances, doubling his season total to this point. Before this, he hadn't created more than two.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another assist Kurokawa sent in five crosses, took four corners, created one chance, and assisted on a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Nashville SC.

Impact Kurokawa notched an assist for the second time in three games after failing to impact the scoresheet through the first nine games of his MLS career. The left back has a role on set pieces, and could continue to pop with the occasional attacking contribution over the remainder of the season. He'll look to keep it going at home against the Chicago Fire on Wednesday.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fortunate assist Saturday Kurokawa assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Kurokawa set up Jackson Hopkins, but it was the latter who should get all the credit, considering he scored from outside Orlando's penalty box for an excellent goal. Nonetheless, the former gets his first goal contribution since transferring from Gamba Osaka.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Louis Munteanu, Kye Rowles both score late to rally D.C. United to 3-2 victory over Orlando City

Louis Munteanu scored his first career goal late in the second half to tie it, and Kye Rowles followed with his first goal for the winner as D.C. United rallied to beat Orlando Cit...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Four crosses from defense Kurokawa generated four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Kurokawa would start for a fifth straight game Saturday as he continues to show he is their starter at left-back, having yet to miss a start since joining the club. He has now been a part of two clean sheets while seeing some decent volume in crosses, with 16 in five appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Transferred to D.C. United Kurokawa has completed a move from Gamba Osaka to D.C. United and signed a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30, his new club announced. "Keisu...

Impact Kurokawa made 44 appearances in the 2025 season, recording three goals and two assists while creating 33 chances. He ranked second on his team with 106 crosses, completed 30 successful dribbles, won 122 duels and registered 139 recoveries. Across five seasons with Gamba Osaka, he totaled 199 appearances with seven goals and 10 assists in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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