Matti Peltola - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to midfield options Peltola is back with D.C. United following international duty with Finland and is available for Saturday's MLS clash against Inter Miami after being omitted from the league's lates...

Impact Peltola missed the matchup against Vancouver while representing Finland during the international break but is now back in contention for midfield minutes. The midfielder has been a consistent presence in D.C. United's rotation despite starting just four of his last 10 MLS appearances before the break. His return provides additional depth in midfield against Miami, although a reserve role remains possible given his recent usage.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Selected by Finland NT Peltola has been called up by Finland for the international window between September and October.

Impact Peltola has started in just four of his last 10 league appearances for D.C. United, but he hasn't missed a game, and his presence in midfield will be sorely missed against the Whitecaps on Saturday. That will be the only match Peltola will miss, however, as he's expected to be available for selection against Inter Miami on Oct. 10. Finland will play four matches during the break, facing San Marino, Albania and Belarus twice.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Baribo and D.C. United host Orlando City

Thai Baribo leads D.C

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Tai Baribo scores winner on PK in stoppage time to lift D.C. United to 2-1 victory over Fire

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MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Available vs Philadelphia Peltola has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for the clash with the Union on Saturday.

Impact Peltola had gotten four straight starts in a row prior to his injury, the most this season for the defender. He has just 13 starts in 23 appearances in 2025, having been in a rotational role for the team.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Handed ban Peltola generated two shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 91st minute.

Impact Peltola has picked up his fifth yellow card in 14 matches as he is set for another suspension. He has been in a rotational role in the defensive midfield, recording 13 starts in 23 appearances in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs consecutive start and assist Peltola assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Inter Miami CF. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st minute.

Impact Since July, Peltola has regularly alternated between starter and reserve. But for the first time since that month, he logged consecutive starts, with the latter appearance culminating in him logging an assist. For the first time with D.C. United, Peltola has added a number to his G/A, suggesting his recent assist is not something he will regularly record moving forward.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Baltasar Rodríguez scores 1st MLS goal for Miami in 1-1 tie with DC United

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AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Features against Nashville Peltola featured off the bench for 36 minutes against Nashville, contributing two tackles, one interception and one shot.

Impact Peltola was back from international duty with Finland in the U21 EURO Championship and featured for more than half an hour on Saturday against Nashville, although he couldn't help his team secure any points. Peltola has started four of the last seven MLS games before his international duty, suggesting he could see some starting spots moving forward for D.C. United in the midfield.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surridge leads Nashville against D.C. United

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JUNE 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Remains out with Finland Peltola will represent Finland in the U21 Euros and will be sidelined for the duration of the tournament.

Impact Peltola has been a regular starter in the midfield for D.C. United this season but will miss extended time due to international commitments. The U21 Euros end on June 28, but Peltola could return after his team's participation ends, and that could happen as early as June 18 if Finland can't make it past the group stage.

JUNE 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heading out with NT Peltola has been called up by Finland for the World Cup Qualification Europe games against Netherlands and Poland on June 7 and June 10, respectively.

Impact Peltola has been a regular starter in the midfield for D.C. United this season but will miss Saturday's match against Chicago due to the call-up. He should return in time to face Salt Lake on June 14. Brandon Servania is expected to get a larger role in the midfield on Saturday.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benteke and Kijima each score in first-half stoppage time for D.C. United in 2-1 win over Rapids

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MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Heading out with NT Peltola has been called up by Finland for the matches against Malta and Lithuania for the World Cup qualifications on March 21 and March 24, respectively.

Impact Peltola has been a bench option in the midfield this season for D.C. United this season providing one assist 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 not force a change in the starting XI.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Murrell scores on bicycle kick in stoppage time to help DC United tie Fire 2-2

Jacob Murrell scored on a bicycle kick in the sixth minute of stoppage time to help D

MARCH 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores own goal Peltola scored one own goal and produced four clearances in Saturday's 2-1 win over New England.

Impact Peltola scored an own goal in the 74th minute, ruining a clean sheet the defense had built up until then. He accidently headed home a cross from Ian Harkes just inside the near post. This is his second own goal, his first coming in May against Atlanta.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sends a cross Peltola recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Peltola returned to action Saturday after missing last match as he was with the Finnish national team. The midfielder has started 10 of the last 11 MLS games played, recording 21 tackles, nine interceptions and nine clearances while making five blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play for Finland Peltola has been called up by the Finnish national team for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches and will miss Saturday's trip to Chicago.

Impact Peltola continues to be a main starter for DC United during his first season in MLS. He's been able to start nine of the last 10 games played, totaling 21 tackles with nine interceptions in that span. The center back pairing is set to be Lucas Bartlett and Christopher McVey for the clash with Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Peltola registered one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Peltola was back from suspension and played 80 minutes against Charlotte. He's been sharing playing time with Jackson Hopkins in the midfield, recording six starts in the last 11 appearances, totaling 19 tackles, 11 interceptions and four chances created in that span.

JUNE 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back from one-game ban Peltola completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Charlotte on June 15 after the international break.

Impact Either because he's been playing off the bench or because he was sent off as it happened in his previous appearances, Peltola hasn't played more than 45 minutes in any of his last three matches. Peltola will be eligible to face Charlotte after the break, but it's unclear whether he'll be inserted in the starting lineup right away.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two yellows and red Wednesday Peltola was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards during D.C. United's 4-2 loss Wednesday at Montreal.

Impact Peitola will be suspended for D.C. United's game Saturday against Toronto FC. Christopher McVey (knee) and Pedro Santos (hip) are the former's only other footballers to start at left-back across 2024. But should they not be at 100 percent by Saturday, D.C. will either use someone new at that position or revert to a three-defender formation then.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Peltola generated an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Peltola unfortunately scored an own goal, leveling the score in the 48th minute. Aside from this, he made three tackles, three blocked shots, two interceptions and a clearance. In his last four appearances, he has accumulated nine tackles, five interceptions and four clearances.

MAY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from Finland Peltola (international duty) is available for Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Petola is no longer on the injury report, as he has returned from his international duties with Finland in time to be an option for Saturday's contest. He will now hope to find the starting Xi against Montreal, as he has started in all four contests he has been selected for this season.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Finland Peltola is set to miss Saturday's trip to St. Louis after being called up by Finland.

Impact Peltola will miss one match while on international duty. He's started, and played the full 90 in his first four matches with D.C. making him tough to replace in the starting XI. Jackson Hopkins could get a first team chance with Peltola left on the sideline Saturday.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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