VICTOR PALSSON NEWS

Three clearances in return Palsson generated three clearances and two tackles in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Inter Miami CF.

Impact Palsson has a quiet match during his first match back. Prior to Saturday, he had generated an assist with 23 clearances and 10 tackles (six won) in his previous seven games.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Palsson is back in the lineup for Saturday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Palsson had to miss the last four matches due to a family matter, but it back in the starting XI for the team. He's played in every match featured in this season thus far, generating two assists on 19 crosses (four accurate) along with 46 clearances.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Palsson (personal) has returned to D.C. after dealing with a family matter, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Impact Palsson has been away from the squad for a few weeks while dealing with a family matter, but he's rejoined training this week and should be available for selection against Inter Miami on Saturday.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for personal matters Palsson (not injury related) is currently dealing with a family matter in Iceland and was not involved in Saturday's defeat against Nashville, The Washington Post's Steven Goff rep...

Impact Palsson has missed D.C.'s last three games since getting called up for international duty during the June window. Those Iceland games were followed by a personal matter that has arisen and it's not entirely clear when he'll return to his club team. Steve Birnbaum, Derrick Williams, Donovan Pines and Brendan Hines-Ike can fill out the back-three in his absence.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving for international duty Palsson has been summoned to the Iceland National Team for its upcoming UEFA Nations League group stage matches.

Impact Palsson is set to miss Saturday's clash with Real Salt Lake as he will be in Europe serving with the national team. He's started and played all 90 minutes in the last 13 matches, recording two assists, 39 clearances, 22 tackles and 19 interceptions. Derrick Williams will likely return to the lineup to play alongside Steve Birnbaum in his absence.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Palsson took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Inter Miami. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Palsson lined up in midfield Saturday for just the second time this season, and he set up Christian Benteke's winning goal with a through ball for his second assist in 2023. With Steve Birnbaum and Brendan Hines-Ike returning to fitness in central defense, it's possible Palsson continues in his more natural midfield role moving forward, especially if Russell Canouse (head) remains injured.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs nine clearances in draw Palsson created one chance, sent in three crosses (one accurate), made one tackle, nine clearances, two interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during...

Impact Palsson had one of his best performances of the campaign so far, almost doubling his previous season high in clearances and imposing his will against opposing forwards throughout the entire contest to help his side to shut the opposition down for the fourth time over the last eight matches. With nine tackles, 18 clearances and nine interceptions over his last foir starts, Palsson will try to keep it up during Saturday's home clash against LA Galaxy.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally records assist Palsson assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Orlando City SC.

Impact Palsson has his first assist as an MLS player. It took him 17 league appearances to log that kind of contribution. While fantasy managers should not expect Palsson to suddenly become a playmaker, his latest assist will ideally inspire an uptick in overall form.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in return Palsson made two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Fire.

Impact Palsson made his first MLS start since early March on Saturday and he was lined up alongside Mateusz Klich in midfield for the first time all season, as he'd been used in central defense to begin the campaign. D.C. United also kept its first clean sheet of 2023 against in this game against Chicago.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club team Palsson (not injury related) has returned to D.C. ahead of the Clash against the Fire this weekend, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reported Thursday.

Impact Palsson missed last weekend's loss to the Revolution while away on international duty, but he should be available for selection in his return to the squad on Saturday against Chicago.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns national team call up Palsson has been called up by the Iceland National Team for upcoming European Championship qualifiers on March 23 and 26.

Impact Palsson started D.C.'s first two games of the season in central defense before Steve Birnbaum and Derrick Williams took over in the XI for the next two. Palsson will now miss Saturday's clash against the Revolution while away on international duty.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Palsson took two shots and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew. He also made two clearances and two interceptions in the match.

Impact Palsson has started the 2023 campaign as a defender, as he's lined up alongside Matai Akinmboni and then Steve Birnbaum in the center-back pairings for D.C.'s first two games of the season. New signing Derrick Williams is another option to add into the mix at the position.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in preseason friendly Palsson (undisclosed) started in a preseason match against the Earthquakes last week.

Impact Palsson picked up an injury while with the Icelandic National Team in mid-January, but he seems to have recovered and should be fully fit by the start of the 2023 MLS campaign.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury with national team Palsson was subbed out of Iceland's draw against Estonia last weekend in the 38th minute after suffering an injury. He was not involved in a defeat against Sweden a few days later.

Impact Palsson still has more than a month to recover from this injury before the 2023 MLS campaign kicks off with D.C. United. He figures to be a consistent starter for the team in midfield if he's healthy.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Palsson will miss Sunday's clash against FC Cincinnati with a hamstring injury, Steven Goff of The Washington Post reported Friday.

Impact Palsson made 10 MLS appearances (all starts) for D.C. after joining the club from FC Schalke in the summer, and although he is set to miss Decision Day due to injury, the 31-year-old seems likely to be an integral part of Wayne Rooney's side in midfield heading into the 2023 campaign. Sofiane Djeffal is likely to replace him in the XI against Cincinnati.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to club Palsson is set to rejoin his club before Saturday's trip to Montreal after returning from national team duty with Iceland, according to Steven Goff of the Washington Post.

Impact Palsson didn't miss any matches while playing for his country and should stick in the lineup over the final two games of the season. A defensive-midfielder without major value, Palsson has started nine times this season, recording 14 shots and 19 tackles.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in loss Palsson took a shot and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 6-0 defeat against the Union. He also made four clearances and an interception in the match.

Impact Palsson lined up in central defense against Philadelphia while filling in for the suspended Steve Birnbaum, but he'll mostly be a midfielder for United. He's taken six shots across his three appearances so far.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available to make debut Palsson will be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Revolution, D.C. manager Wayne Rooney confirmed Friday.

Impact Palsson transferred to United from Schalke in late July, and he could be ready to make his MLS debut against New England this weekend.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United's Victor Palsson is a 'very different person' from his first MLS stint “I’ve had to go through some tough stuff to be who I am today," Victor Palsson said. "I don’t regret anything because I’m here now."

AUGUST 11, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Transfers to D.C. Palsson has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with D.C. United with the option to extend for an additional year after transferring from FC Schalke, the club announced Wednesday...

Impact Palsson tallied three assists across 28 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga last season for Schalke, and the 31-year-old is now moving to MLS as a Designated Player through the 2024 campaign at least. He will likely break into the starting lineup over one of Russell Canouse, Sofiane Djeffal, Drew Skundrich or Chris Durkin once he's fully up to speed with his new club in D.C.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE