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Tuesday Freedom Kicks: Benteke’s debut, Kristian Fletcher signs homegrown contract, Nyeman to S.K. Beveren, and more

D.C. United has had a busy week, and it’s only Tuesday!

Christian Benteke will (finally) make his debut in Black-and-Red tomorrow, August 31, against NYCFC. Benteke will be available for his first match at Audi Field on Sunday, September 4, when D.C. United take on the Colorado Rapids.

Kristian Fletcher joined D.C. United’s list of homegrown players (first reported by Pablo Maurer of the Athletic), signing a contract that will place him in Black-and-Red starting January 1, 2023. For the remainder of the season, Fletcher will stay with Loudoun United.