MARTIN RODRIGUEZ NEWS

Option not picked up Rodriguez's contract option for 2025 wasn't picked up, the club announced.

Impact Rodriguez appeared consistently in his second year with D.C. earning 12 starts in 25 appearances. He had two goals and two assists but played just 1,253 minutes. On the whole a quiet season for Rodriguez sees him set for free agency with his option declined.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Martinez provided one assist and won two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Martinez assisted Pedro Santos goal in the third minute to help take the lead early. He brings his current assist tally to two along with two goals his year. He also provided an accurate long ball and won two duels.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Rodriguez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Rodriguez got on the scoresheet Saturday, tacking on a goal with his only shot on target. The attacker didn't do much other than that goal Saturday, he was largely shut out of the match, but when he finally got his chance he was clinical with it. It's a quiet performance, but the goal is nice, and he looked excellent cutting in off the wing.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against FC Cincinnati Rodriguez scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rodriguez netted the equalizer in the 24th minute assisted by Ted Ku-DiPietro and then set up a goal for Gabriel Pirani in the 69th minute. These were Rodriguez's first goal involvements of the season. He also contributed defensively with five interceptions and two tackles.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Rodriguez is out for Saturday's game against Chicago due to a concussion.

Impact Concussions are extremely complicated, so DC United are taking the right approach with the Chilean winger, who lasted just 12 minutes in his previous appearance before being subbed off. His next chance to play will come against Montreal on May 29.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs right off Rodriguez was subbed off due to injury in the 92nd minute during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Inter Miami CF. He

Impact Rodriguez came on in the 80th minute, but was forced right off with an injury. He has only been used as a bench option for the team, making just six appearances off the bench for the team, recording six tackles (five won), three crosses (one won) and two interceptions.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tears ACL Rodriguez tore his ACL in training on Tuesday and is expected to miss the entire 2023 campaign, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Rodriguez made 14 MLS appearances (10 starts) on the left wing for D.C. United last season after joining from Liga MX in the summer, but the 28-year-old is expected to miss the entire upcoming campaign after tearing his ACL in training this week. Ted Ku-DiPietro, Jackson Hopkins, Pedro Santos and Nigel Robertha could all see increases in playing time in having to fill in for Rodriguez.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Rodriguez was an unused substitute in Sunday's Decision Day defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Rodriguez was rested Sunday as manager Wayne Rooney wanted to play the kids on Decision Day. He made 14 appearances (10 starts) on the left wing in his rookie season in MLS after joining D.C. from Mazatlan in the summer, but the 28-year-old will want to increase his attacking production heading into 2023 as he tallied zero goals and just one assist in this campaign.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in loss Rodriguez took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against CF Montreal. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Rodriguez was active from the left wing on Saturday but he wasn't able to score a would-be equalizer, and D.C. has now clinched the worst record in MLS for the season.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Tuesday Rodriguez had four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-0 loss against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Rodriguez sent in four crosses to create just one chance during the loss, as he was once again held off the scoresheet. The winger has been impressive since joining D.C. United, with 18 chances created in just 12 appearances (eight starts). Rodriguez has lacked some end product though that's likely more to do with the absolutely dreadful finishing ahead of him than anything else.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in loss to LAFC Rodriguez had five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to LAFC.

Impact Rodriguez was one of United's most effective players while on the pitch, and he was replaced in the 72nd minute by Miguel Berry with LAFC leading 1-0. For the contest, he led his side in both crosses sent in as well as corners delivered. Since joining D.C. in late July, the attacking midfielder has recorded 28 crosses and eight corners over six games. Notably, he has now been integrated into the starting XI for three straight games.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers eight crosses Saturday Rodriguez made eight crosses and created two chances during Saturday's 1-0 loss to New England.

Impact Rodriguez received his second start of the season and performed well on the attacking side of the field. With 22 crosses in his last five appearances, the forward has been valuable in creating opportunities for the D.C. United squad. After failing to secure the win against New England, Rodriquez will now look to retain his position in the starting XI.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts and sends in seven crosses Rodriguez sent in seven inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 0-0 draw to NY Red Bulls.

Impact Rodriguez started for the first time in the season after three consecutive appearances as substitute. The forward led his side in crosses, but couldn't help them score to earn the home win. He will now look to secure his spot in the starting XI for their next games.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secondary assist in win Rodriguez had four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact Rodriguez provided one assist, his first of the season, during Sunday's win. The forward has only played two substitute appearances for D.C. United so far, but is hoping to establish a bigger role in the first team. Rodriguez has shown flashes of excellence in his career with seven assists in just 14 starts for Mazatlan in 2020.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Rodriguez (visa) is available for Saturday's clash with Montreal off the bench.

Impact Rodriguez has his visa sorted out and is back with D.C. United, returning to the club on the bench. Rodriguez may not find playing time straight away but there should be chances in a floundering D.C. United side.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Awaiting visa Rodriguez will be a doubt for Wednesday's game as he is waiting on a visa to be eligible to play in the U.S., Steven Goff of the Washington Post reports.

Impact Rodriguez is yet to join up with D.C. after transferring from the Turkish Super Lig in late June. Immigration statuses have given MLS clubs plenty of trouble this season, so Rodriguez may miss a few more games until his visa arrives.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to D.C. Rodriguez has signed a deal with D.C. United after transferring from Turkish side Altay SK, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Rodriguez has plenty of experience from playing in Mexico and in Chile, but the 27-year-old spent last season in Turkey, tallying three goals and an assist in 29 Super Lig appearances from mostly the left wing. He's now moving to D.C. in order to replace the departing Edison Flores in attacking midfield, and he'll be eligible to make his MLS debut after July 7.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE