Kye Rowles - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Out with thigh injury Rowles is out for Saturday's game against Montreal due to a thigh injury.

Impact Rowles has been a starter in every game he's been available for this season, but he'll have to miss the weekend's clash -- it's just his third absence of the campaign. Rowles has 118 clearances, 28 tackles and 24 interceptions in 17 league starts this season, so his absence will be greatly felt at the back. Sean Nealis could step in as his replacement.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting right away Rowles (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's encounter against Nashville.

Impact Rowles is ready to play despite leaving the last match in the 80th minute, and he'll look to complete the full game this time. The center-back is a regular piece of D.C. United's back line and is averaging 7.5 clearances per contest in the 2026 MLS campaign. However, his team is rarely reliable for clean sheets.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and another injury Rowles scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Toronto FC. He was subbed off due to injury in the 80th minute.

Impact From a corner kick, Rowles headed in D.C. United's first goal, his 2026 season's second. Having added to his limited G/A, playing the full game perfectly unscathed would have been all that he wanted. But for the first time this season, Rowles was subbed off, and it appears that an undisclosed knock explains his substitution. Rowles was replaced by Sean Nealis, and it is unknown when the DC team kicks off its August schedule by hosting Nashville SC next Saturday.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting after injury recovery Rowles (thigh) has been included in D.C. United's starting XI in Saturday's meeting against Toronto.

Impact Rowles is back in his usual center-back position, giving his side a significant boost at the expense of Sean Nealis. Prior to the issue, Rowles was averaging 7.4 clearances, 1.9 tackles and 1.6 interceptions per game in the current MLS season.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with thigh issue Rowles is listed as questionable for Saturday's match against Toronto due to a thigh problem, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Rowles is an Australian international center-back who has been one of D.C. United's most dependable defensive pieces, so a thigh discomfort putting him in doubt is a significant issue for the club. If he can't go, D.C.'s back line is short of its best organizer at center-back, but they have previously resorted to Lucas Bartlett and Sean Nealis in Rowles' absence.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles Rowles recorded three tackles (three won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 2-0 victory over New York City FC.

Impact Rowles win three tackles while recording nine clearances to help keep the clean sheet for DC United on Sunday. He's been huge defensive help of late with 50 clearances, 10 tackles made and five blocks in just the last five league appearances, helping keep two clean sheets in that span.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Kye Rowles wins it at the death for DC United | Energy Moment of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Kye Rowles couldn't have scripted a better first goal for D.C. United.

APRIL 27 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores game-winner Rowles scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Orlando City SC.

Impact Being in the right place at the right time allowed Rowles to log D.C. United's third goal, which he scored with a header after already being in the penalty box on a corner kick. The goal marks his first in 2026, and while him scoring is not expected to be a regular feature moving forward, it looks like he will at least have continued opportunities to score. For the year, Rowles has played all but one of D.C. United's 10 games, the one absence predetermined.

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

Returns for New England match Rowles (not injury related) is in the starting lineup to face New England Revolution on Saturday.

Impact Rowles has bounced back following a one-game absence and is back in the middle of a four-man defense alongside Lucas Bartlett. The Australian has been a strong defensive contributor this season, tallying more than five clearances in three of his five games played and adding multiple blocks in a pair of those performances.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Dallas Rowles won't play Saturday against FC Dallas due to a not injury related problem, the MLS reported Friday.

Impact Rowles will be sidelined for the first time this season after making five straight 90-minute appearances as part of a back four. The Australian international will be questionable after the meeting with Dallas, so it remains to be seen when he'll be back in action. His absence leaves Lucas Bartlett and Sean Nealis as the main center-back options.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against RSL Rowles (not injury related) is part of his side's starting lineup for Saturday's visit to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rowles spent some time with the Australian national team, but he didn't play and returned to his club in time for the MLS week 19 matchup. With Rowles added to a three-man defense alongside Lucas Bartlett and Garrison Tubbs, the team will hope to shake off a seven-goal defeat they suffered to Chicago Fire, but they may still be vulnerable at the back.

JUNE 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up with Australia Rowles has been called up by Australia for the World Cup Qualification Asia games against Japan and Saudi Arabia on June 5 and June 10, respectively.

Impact Rowles has been an undisputed starter in the backline for D.C. United this season. Due to the call-up, he will miss the match against Chicago on Saturday but should return in time to face Salt Lake on June 14. Garrison Tubbs, if deemed fit enough, is expected to start in the back-three on Saturday.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DC United, New England withstand each other in furious ending for 1-1 draw

DC United’s Gabriel Pirani leveled it in extra time and New England keeper Aljaz Ivacic made two key saves and the two teams each gained a point with a 1-1 draw

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Serves suspension Rowles has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Toronto on Saturday.

Impact Rowles will return to center back after missing the Colorado clash with a suspension. He had previously started the last five MLS games, collecting 29 clearances, 11 interceptions and six tackles in that span.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Rowles generated 11 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4th minute.

Impact Rowles had a solid match Saturday despite the scoreline, recording 11 clearances with two interceptions against the Union. However, he is set for a one match suspension following five yellow cards on the season. This will likely give Matti Peltola a chance to start at center back, alongside Lukas MacNaughton.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Rowles (international duty) is back with his club and is an option moving forward.

Impact Rowles is back with the club after his time with Australia, set to be an option in their upcoming games. He is a regular starter and should return to that spot almost immediately after starting in his first four appearances of the season.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up with Australia Rowles has been called up by Australia for the matches against Indonesia and China for the World Cup qualifications on March 20 and March 25, respectively.

Impact Rowles has started all four league games this season for D.C. United helping his team secure one clean sheet but will miss Saturday's match against Orlando due to a call-up. He should return in time to face Columbus on March 29. His absence will force a change in the starting XI with Lukas MacNaughton likely starting in the central defense for that game.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United acquire Australian D Kye Rowles D.C.United acquired Australian defender Kye Rowles from Scotland’s Heart of Midlothian on Wednesday.The 26-year-old center back is under con...

JANUARY 15, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

DC United acquire center back Kye Rowles | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing D.C. United have acquired center back Kye Rowles from Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian, the cl...

JANUARY 15, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

D.C. United strengthens central defense by acquiring Australia's Kye Rowles Once he receives his work visa, Rowles is expected to step into the D.C. lineup and partner with Lucas Bartlett, who joined United last year...

JANUARY 15, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Signs with D.C. Rowles has completed a transfer to D.C. United from Heart of Midlothian FC, according to his new club.

Impact Rowles is heading to MLS after starting his career in Australia, with the defender set to join D.C. United on a two-year contract, holding an option for the 2027 season. The defender does hold some decent experience, as he did serve in the 2022 World Cup with Australia, starting and playing the full 90 in all four of his appearances. That said, he is likely to compete for starting time immediately, possibly carving out a solid role with his new club in the nation's capital.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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