PEDRO SANTOS NEWS

Out against Nashville Santos (thigh) is listed as out for Saturday's clash with Nashville, according to the D.C. injury report.

Impact Santos is sidelined for a second straight match due to a thigh injury. With Andy Najar (calf) out as well D.C. will be forced into their second choice wing-backs likely Jacob Greene and Ruan. Santos' next chance to return is a Wednesday trip to Philadelphia.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Santos will miss Saturday's clash against FC Cincinnati with a thigh injury, according to D.C. United's availability report for the match.

Impact Santos has started six of D.C.'s 10 MLS matches in a variety of roles this season, but he'd settled onto the left wing of a 3-5-2 formation recently. Jacob Greene, Yamil Asad and Jackson Hopkins are all options to replace him in the position against Cincinnati this weekend, or Mateusz Klich could slide over from midfield as well.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four tackles in return to XI Santos made a clearance and won four of five tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew.

Impact Santos made his first start in almost a month Saturday after recovering from a minor knee operation he underwent in March. He lined up on the right wing against Columbus but did more defending than attacking.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to bench Santos (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Santos underwent knee surgery that was expected to knock him out for a month and returns to the bench well ahead of schedule. The defender will likely need a full week of training before he is able to compete for a starting role.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Santos (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to Chicago on the D.C. injury report.

Impact Santos underwent a minor knee injury that figured to sideline him into mid-April. Surprisingly he's already been upgraded to questionable on the injury report, though any actual playing time is wholly unlikely. Taxiarchis Fountas came off the bench against New England and is the expected starter on the left side of the attack.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes minor knee operation Santos underwent a minor surgery on his knee that will rule him out for 2-3 weeks, D.C. United announced Friday.

Impact Santos suffered a knee injury in last weekend's defeat against NYCFC, and he's now likely to miss upcoming matches against New England, Chicago and Columbus while he recovers from this surgery. Ted Ku-DiPietro is likely to continue in his place on the left wing for now, but Taxiarchis Fountas (hamstring) is also returning from an injury of his own which could change how D.C.'s attacking line looks moving forward as well.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against New England Santos will miss Saturday's clash against the Revs due to a knee injury, according to D.C.'s injury report for the match.

Impact Santos suffered this injury in last weekend's loss to NYCFC and he will not be available to play on Saturday while he recovers. Santos has started three of D.C.'s four matches this season, but Ted Ku-DiPietro is likely to continue in the XI on the left wing in his absence.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes out injured Santos was subbed off due to injury in the 78th minute of Saturday's 3-2 defeat to New York City FC. He had one cross (zero accurate) and one tackle before exiting the match.

Impact Santos came on as a sub, but was taken off with an undisclosed injury in the 78th minute. He gotten the start in the first three matches of the season, totaling one assist on 21 crosses (three accurate) and four chances created.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Orlando Santos took a shot on target and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Orlando City. He also made an interception in the match, and he created two chances overall.

Impact Santos set up Chris Durkin's late equalizer Saturday for his first assist with D.C. United. He lined up in attacking midfield for this game rather than on the left wing of a 4-4-2, but he's tallied four shots (two on target) and four chances created across his three matches this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Durkin helps DC United earn 1-1 draw with Orlando City

Chris Durkin scored in the 80th minute to help D

MARCH 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Creates two chances at Columbus Santos created two chances, recorded seven crosses (two accurate) and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 2-0 loss at Columbus.

Impact Santos made his return to Columbus Saturday after spending the past six seasons with the Crew. He put together a decent performance in his return, as he created two chances and whipped in seven crosses (two accurate). He took three corners for D.C. as well and won one of two tackles attempted in his 62 minutes of action.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Santos took three shots (one on target) and made an interception in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Santos was active on the left wing in his D.C. debut on Saturday, though he was subbed out before the late-game heroics that ultimately won the game for his side.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joins D.C. Santos has signed a two-year contract with D.C. United after leaving Columbus as a free agent, the club announced Monday.

Impact Santos has been a nailed-on starter for the Crew since he joined the club back in the summer of 2017, playing all over the pitch from either wing to attacking midfield and even at left-back this past season. The 34-year-old is now moving to D.C. United, where his versatility and consistency should make him a regular in manager Wayne Rooney's lineups.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in season finale Santos made a clearance, two interceptions and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City.

Impact Santos made a permanent switch to left-back this campaign and tallied a goal and two assists and kept six clean sheets in 29 MLS appearances (28 starts), with the majority of his time missed coming due to a hamstring injury in October. The 34-year-old has proved himself extremely versatile and a constant starter for Columbus over the seasons.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leader in crosses, interceptions Santos crossed eight times (one accurate), made an interception, a tackle and two clearances during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Santos was a part of the Crew back line that allowed just one goal on Saturday. The fullback finished with the second highest amount of tackles on the team while leading Columbus in both crosses and interceptions in the win.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew face the New York Red Bulls in Eastern Conference action

The New York Red Bulls visit the Columbus Crew in Eastern Conference action

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes four interceptions in draw Santos made a clearance and four interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls.

Impact Santos returned to the starting lineup Sunday for the first time in about a month after recovering from a hamstring injury he suffered in late August. He should be fully fit once league play resumes after the upcoming international break.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in loss Santos logged 12 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Inter Miami.

Impact Santos returns after missing the last four matches with a hamstring injury. Now that he's fit, it shouldn't take long for Santos to take back his starting spot at left-back from Will Sands.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Columbus Crew look to end road draw streak against Inter Miami

The Columbus Crew take on Inter Miami after playing to a draw in four straight road games

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Columbus Crew take shutout streak into matchup with CF Montreal

The Columbus Crew head into a matchup against CF Montreal after notching two straight shutout wins

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Columbus Crew play the Chicago Fire after shutout win

A game after shutting out Inter Miami 1-0, the Columbus Crew face the Chicago Fire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Not in training Santos (undisclosed) did not train with the Crew on Tuesday, according to reporter Patrick Murphy.

Impact Santos picked up an injury in the first half of Sunday's draw with Atlanta United and was unable to train on Tuesday. If he's unable to play against Cincinnati next weekend, someone will have to play out of position to replace him at left-back.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Atlanta Santos was subbed out of Sunday's draw against Atlanta United in the 27th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Santos had played in 92 percent of Columbus' MLS minutes this season at left-back, but he had to be replaced by Will Sands in the first half after picking up an injury on Sunday. He'll have about a week to recover before the Crew takes on FC Cincinnati in an Ohio derby on Aug. 27.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rubio's PK goal helps Rapids earn 1-1 draw with Crew

Diego Rubio scored on a penalty kick late in the first half to help the Colorado Rapids earn a 1-1 draw with the Columbus Crew

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes two shots in draw Santos took two shots on target and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Revolution. He also made a clearance and four interceptions in the match.

Impact Santos played well on both sides of the ball Saturday and he helped shut out New England to keep his third clean sheet in his last five MLS appearances.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE