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Plays in final preseason game Bartlett (knee) started in the final preseason match for D.C United.

Impact Bartlett managed to play in the final preseason match for DC United, which likely means he will be ready for the start of the 2026 season on Saturday. He is expected to remain the main center back starter, making 29 of the 30 starts for the team during the 2025 campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joining team in preseason Bartlett (knee) is on the preseason roster for DC United.

Impact Bartlett looks to have joined the team in preseason, however is still not fit to make an appearance in a match following his knee injury. The team will look to get him some minutes in preseason before the start of the MLS campaign, pending on his evolution. He started 29 of the 30 games played for DC United in 2025, making 195 clearances with 28 blocks.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out for finale Bartlett (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Atlanta, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Bartlett wont' be an option for Decision Day due to a knee injury that has plagued him in the back half of the campaign. With nothing left to play for there was no reason to risk Bartlett. He finishes the season with 30 appearances (29 starts) as a crucial part of the defense.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Bartlett (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Bartlett returns after missing last week's match against the Union through injury. The defender is a regular starter when fit and returns immediately to the XI now that he's healthy.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Bartlett (knee) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Bartlett is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Charlotte due to an apparent knee injury. The defender missed out against Philadelphia last time with the same injury. Lukas MacNaughton stepped into the starting XI in his place for that match.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backline in victory Bartlett generated one tackle (one won), 12 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against New York City FC.

Impact Bartlett led the D.C. United defensive effort Saturday with 12 clearances as they held-off New York City F.C. in a 2-1 victory. D.C.'s mainstay in central defense has now logged one dozen clearances across successive 90-minute appearances. D.C. United has not recorded a clean sheet across their last eight league fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gazdag, Lappalainen score goals to help Crew beat DC United 2-1

Dániel Gazdag and Lassi Lappalainen each scored a goal for the Columbus Crew in a 2-1 win over D

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Sam Surridge, Joe Willis lead Nashville over DC United 1-0 to up unbeaten run to 13

Sam Surridge scored his league-leading 16th goal on a penalty kick in the first half and Joe Willis made it stand up as Nashville SC extended its unbeaten run to 13 matches with a...

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

13 clearances in 2-1 win Bartlett generated 13 clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Bartlett made it three games in the last five weeks where he has had more than 10 clearances, which were important to help his side keep their early lead and win 2-1. He also drew three fouls which was his most for the season.

JUNE 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple stats Bartlett took two shots (both on goal), blocked a shot, made three tackles (winning one) and 15 clearances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bartlett was active on both sides of the ball leading United in shots, blocks, tackles and clearances during the loss. The defender has combined for six tackles and 35 clearances in his last three starts.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine clearances in clean sheet draw Bartlett made nine clearances, committed three fouls, and took one shot in Saturday's 0-0 draw at Nashville.

Impact Bartlett has totaled 20 clearances across D.C.'s back-to-back shutout draws. He's a mainstay in D.C.'s defense, currently sitting Top 10 in MLS in clearances. He will look to continue to bolster the back line in Saturday's home fixture with the New York Red Bulls.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets own goal Bartlett had an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Toronto FC.

Impact Bartlett inadvertently scored an own goal in the 66th minute while attempting to clear a cross from Lorenzo Insigne. Bartlett also recorded four clearances and a block. This was his first major error of the campaign, having started 11 games so far.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne scores, Sean Johnson has clean sheet in Toronto's 2-0 win over DC United

Lorenzo Insigne scored early in the second half and played a role in DC United’s own goal as Toronto defeated United 2-0

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting against Toronto Bartlett (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Bartlett is back with the club despite joining the injury report last week, with the defender earning a spot in the starting XI immediately. He has now started in all 12 appearances this season and should continue in this role.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins injury report Bartlett (calf) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Colorado, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Barlett was added to the injury report with a calf injury and is now in doubt for Saturday's clash. Losing Bartlett would be a major blow for a D.C. side that has relied on him throughout the campaign. He's played the full 90 in every single match across the first two months.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in multiple defensive stats Bartlett blocked a shot, made five interceptions, a tackle and six clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bartlett was a part of the United back line that conceded once on Saturday, leading the team in blocks, interceptions and clearances. The defender has combined for nine interceptions and 16 clearances over his last three starts.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Bartlett provided one assist and has 10 clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Bartlett now has three assists, as the centerback Christian Benteke's 23rd goal of the season in the eighth minute, which ended up being the winner. He also won seven duels and played three long balls, showcasing his playmaking ablity from the backline.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Bartlett completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Bartlett will add some much-needed depth defensively to DC United following their recent 4-0 loss to Philadelphia. Expect Bartlett to return to the starting lineup right away when facing the Crew, another contender in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended for Sunday Bartlett will be suspended to face Philadelphia on Sunday due to a yellow-card accumulation.

Impact Bartlett has earned a suspension due to yellow-card accumulation, so he'll miss the Sunday trip to Philadelphia, and his absence should weaken DC United's defensive line since he's been a steady presence at the back. Bartlett's next chance to play will come against Columbus on Sep. 28.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records eight clearances Bartlett generated eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Bartlett couldn't help his team to a clean sheet Saturday but was still decent in the defense, notching one interception and eight clearances. This gives him a new season-high in clearances, beating his previous best by one.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United extend D Lucas Bartlett through 2027 D.C.United extend defender Lucas Bartlett’s contract through the 2027 season on Thursday.The 27-year-old center back’s deal also includes an...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

DC United sign Lucas Bartlett to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension D.C. United have signed center back Lucas Bartlett to a contract extension through 2027 with an option fo...

AUGUST 8, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs contract extension Bartlett has signed a contract extension with DC United until the end of the 2027 MLS season.

Impact Bartlett joined DC United in Dec. 2023 and has been a regular for the club this season, starting in all but one of his 24 league appearances. The center-back has one goal, two assists, 78 clearances, 26 tackles and 23 interceptions in the campaign.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench in win Bartlett delivered an assist and made one tackle and two clearances after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 3-2 win over Minnesota.

Impact Bartlett was brought as part of a double substitution made at the hour mark and hadn't made any impact from a fantasy standpoint until stoppage time, when he assisted Christian Benteke for the goal that sealed his team's late comeback. After starting in 23 consecutive matches to begin the year, this was the first time coming off the bench for the center-back, who has a great chance to be in the lineup again for Saturday's clash against Dallas.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Bartlett has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Wednesday's trip to Minnesota.

Impact Barlett had to miss his first match of the season with a suspension, therefore he will return to the starting XI at center back for the Minnesota clash. He's recorded 15 clearances with six blocks in the last seven games played, failing to keep a clean sheet in that span.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Sam Surridge, Joe Willis lead Nashville over DC United 1-0 to up unbeaten run to 13

Lorenzo Insigne scores, Sean Johnson has clean sheet in Toronto's 2-0 win over DC United