LEWIS O'BRIEN NEWS

Back from loan spell O'Brien returned to Nottingham Forest after spending the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at Swansea City.

Impact O'Brien logged 16 appearances for Swansea during his loan spell, notching one goal, two yellow cards and 1,421 total minutes. The veteran midfielder could contend for a depth role with the Trick Trees in 2025/26, but another loan spell isn't out of the cards.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Credited with assist Saturday O'Brien assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win against FC Cincinnati.

Impact O'Brien bagged the assist in the opening goal with a clever ball forward on a counter, though in reality, most of the goal needs to be credited to David Martinez, who finished the sequence with a perfect shot past Roman Celentano. This was O'Brien's first goal contribution since returning to the MLS, and he should remain a regular starter for the club.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Saturday O'Brien has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday' trip to Chicago.

Impact O'Brien saw his first red card in just his third ever appearance with LAFC, forcing him to miss Wednesday's draw against Austin. He is in line to return to the starting XI, having totaled two goals (one on target), seven chances created and eight interceptions in three games.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in El Trafico O'Brien was sent off in the derby loss against the Galaxy on Saturday and will be suspended to face Austin on Wednesday.

Impact O'Brien has started in his three appearances with LAFC, but the red card means he'll have to sit out the midweek match against Austin, creating a void in the middle of the field. The earliest he'll be eligible to return will be against Dallas on Sep. 21.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to MLS O'Brien has been sent on loan to LAFC from Nottingham Forest, according to his new club.

Impact O'Brien will spend the next couple of months across the pond after inking a loan deal until the end of the MLS season with LAFC. He spent the last season on loan between D.C. United and Middlesbrough, starting in 35 of his 40 appearances while notching one goal on eight shots and two assists on 23 chances created. However, more of his contribution comes from the defense, notching 28 clearances, 34 interceptions and 79 tackles in the 2023/24 season. He is likely to hold a decent spot with his new club, probably earning a rotational role and possibly being upgraded to a starter.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loan spell ends O'Brien's loan with D.C. United came to an end and saw him return to Nottingham Forest.

Impact O'Brien is back with Nottingham Forest but has submitted a transfer request and D.C. United are reportedly interested in bringing him back straight away. The midfielder has been a crucial part of the starting XI for D.C. United and doesn't figure to play a major role with Nottingham Forest even if he remains with the club.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to depart in mid-July O'Brien is likely to leave D.C. United when his loan stint expires on July 16, manager Wayne Rooney told The Washington Post's Steven Goff on Thursday.

Impact O'Brien has started 15 of D.C.'s last 16 league matches in midfield since arriving on-loan from Nottingham Forest in April, and he's expected to return to England rather than extending his stay in MLS this summer. O'Brien has two games left for D.C. against Miami and New England before the loan ends.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win O'Brien made a clearance, an interception and won three of five tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also took a shot and created two chances in the match.

Impact O'Brien did well defensively from midfield to shut out the current MLS leaders Cincinnati on Saturday, and he was also able to get involved in the attack. He's taken 14 shots with 17 chances created across his 13 league appearances this season.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss O'Brien took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact O'Brien returned from a yellow card suspension and was active going forward from midfield on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Atlanta. He's started all 11 of his side's league matches for which he's been available.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning from suspension O'Brien will be eligible to feature in next weekend's clash against Atlanta United after serving a red card suspension.

Impact O'Brien missed Saturday's win over Inter Miami after getting sent off against Montreal in the previous game, but he'll be able to return next weekend and is likely to return to the XI in midfield to face Atlanta.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed one-match ban O'Brien was handed a one-match ban for a dangerous tackle during Wednesday's two-all draw with Montreal.

Impact O'Brien will miss Saturday's trip to Inter Miami due to the suspension. VAR didn't catch the tackle but it was still a heavy challenge that now leaves O'Brien on the sideline. Mateusz Klich could slot back into central midfield with O'Brien suspended, though his absence may force a change in formation. O'Brien will return for a June 10 trip to Atlanta, with a major role in the starting XI once more.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots vs. Los Angeles O'Brien took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 victory against the Galaxy. He also made a block and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact O'Brien was very active going forward from midfield on Saturday. He's tallied nine shots and seven chances created across his eight MLS appearances (all starts).

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full match in defeat O'Brien had two shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99t...

Impact O'Brien took the most corners in the match (4). He generated three dribbles and one key pass and also made two interceptions and one tackle. He has a goal and an assist in the last four games combined.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Charlotte O'Brien took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Charlotte FC. He also made an interception and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact O'Brien set up a garbage time goal for Jacob Greene Saturday to get his first MLS assist. He's tallied one goal and one assist from three shots and five chances created across his first four games in D.C.'s midfield.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win O'Brien scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact O'Brien scored the only goal during Saturday's narrow win, his first since heading to MLS. The midfielder has been utterly sensational since joining the D.C. United starting XI, lighting up the scoresheet in every aspect, while showing impressive offensive guile. O'Brien will hope to build on this and earn a long-term starting role.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Montreal suffers third straight shutout in loss to DC United

Lewis O’Brien scored unassisted in the first minute of the second half to spark D

APRIL 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates three chances in debut O'Brien took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew. He also made a clearance, five interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact O'Brien started alongside Russell Canouse in midfield on his MLS debut, and he was a threat with his passing despite his side's loss to Columbus. He should remain a regular in D.C.'s XI moving forward at least until his initial loan from Nottingham Forest expires in the summer.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives visa O'Brien (not injury related) has obtained his work visa and will be available to make his MLS debut against the Crew on Saturday, The Washington Post's Steven Goff reports.

Impact O'Brien will be eligible to feature against Columbus at the weekend for the first time since his March transfer from Nottingham Forest. He will aim to break into D.C.'s starting XI in midfield once he's up to speed with his new teammates.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to debut against Columbus O'Brien (not injury related) is targeting a club debut for D.C. in next weekend's clash against the Crew, The Washington Post's Steven Goff reported Thursday.

Impact O'Brien joined D.C. on-loan from Nottingham Forest last week, but he won't be ready to feature yet for his new side Saturday due to visa issues and needing to get up to speed with his teammates. Manager Wayne Rooney is "optimistic " that O'Brien will be able to play against Columbus next weekend.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins D.C. on loan O'Brien has joined D.C. United on a four-month loan with the option to buy from Nottingham Forest, the club announced Monday.

Impact O'Brien scored one goal across 13 appearances (six starts) in defensive midfield during his first Premier League campaign with Nottingham Forest this season, but only one of those starts came after August and he hasn't even been in a match day squad since mid-January. The 24-year-old, who also has eight goals and 10 assists in 123 appearances across three seasons in the Championship with Huddersfield to his name, is now moving to MLS to play under manager Wayne Rooney in D.C. He will be competing with Mateusz Klich, Russell Canouse and Chris Durkin for a starting spot in midfield before the club will have an option to buy him permanently from Forest in the summer.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Arsenal O'Brien (illness) made the bench for Sunday's match against Arsenal.

Impact O'Brien comes back after missing the last three matches and only getting cleared just before Sunday's game He's started just once in the last two months so it could take some time for O'Brien to work his way back into the lineup.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late-fitness test versus Gunners O'Brien (illness) will be a match-time call for Sunday's clash with Arsenal. Manager Steve Cooper told reporters, "Lewis and Renan are back training. Lewis has only come back in th...

Impact O'Brien has already missed three matches for the club and could be in danger of missing a fourth. Even prior to his absence, the midfielder started just once in the club's previous four contests and may be hard-pressed to reclaim a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Saturday O'Brien hasn't recovered from his illness and will remain out for Saturday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Steve Cooper.

Impact This is an interesting situation for O'Brien as he's set to miss his third-straight match with an "illness." Either this is a really bad illness or he's had a disagreement with Cooper following a lack of playing time after starting the first five matches of the season. No matter, he'll be out at least one more match.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to overcome illness O'Brien missed Saturday's match against Wolves due to an illness and will hope to be back as soon as Tuesday's trip to Brighton, according to manager Steve Cooper via the Nottingha...

Impact O'Brien has started just once in three appearances over the last five matches and didn't play for more than 45 minutes in those games until this illness knocked him out entirely over the weekend. A changing formation leaves less space for midfielders but a busy schedule should still give room for O'Brien to join the lineup when ready, likely at the expense of Cheikhou Kouyate.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Fulham O'Brien scored a goal and made an interception in Friday's 3-2 defeat against Fulham. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact O'Brien subbed into Friday's match for the final 20 minutes and he briefly got his side back into the game with his first ever Premier League goal, but it wasn't enough to snag a result against Fulham. He had started all five of Forest's matches in August, but new arrivals like Remo Freuler and Cheikhou Kouyate are adding more competition to the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE