Silvan Hefti
DCU
RB
Balanced Full Back
Oct 25, 1997 (28)
Right
6'0"
168 lb
DC UnitedReturning Saturday
Hefti has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Cincinnati on Saturday.
Analysis: Hefti is back and set to return at right back on Saturday after missing the LAFC match through suspension. In his first MLS season since transferring from Hamburger, he's made a smooth transition, starting all 20 appearances and contributing one goal, two assists, 51 clearances, 59 tackles, and four clean sheets.
Set for suspension
Hefti had two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute and is set for a one match suspension..
Analysis: Hefti is set to serve his second suspension of the season, this time for yellow‑card accumulation. He's been a steady defensive contributor, winning 30 tackles and adding 21 clearances with three blocks across his last eight appearances. In his absence, Kimito Nono may shift back to right back, with Jackson Hopkins moving into the midfield for the clash with LAFC.
Scores first career MLS goal
Hefti scored on his only shot in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Nashville SC. He also sent in four crosses, won three tackles, and made two clearances.
Analysis: The goal was the first of Hefti's 17 career MLS appearances. The right back also has three assists on the season, highlighting his efforts to get involved in the attack. Up next is a road clash with CF Montreal on Saturday, August 15.
Back from suspension
Hefti has served his one-match suspension and is available for Saturday's clash against St. Louis City.
Analysis: Hefti had been forced to sit out the Chicago Fire fixture after receiving a red card in the 2-2 draw against Nashville, with Nikola Markovic covering in his absence. The defender has been a regular starter for D.C. United and his return restores the preferred defensive setup for the club heading into the weekend clash against St. Louis City.
Sent off after assist Saturday
Hefti delivered an assist but received a red card in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Nashville.
Analysis: Hefti set up Louis Munteanu with a cross in the 25th minute of the weekend's duel. However, the defender was then booked twice, leaving his side with 10 men and becoming suspended for the upcoming match against Chicago Fire. He'll consequently be eligible to return to face St. Louis on May 16. His place in the starting lineup could be covered by either Aaron Herrera or Conner Antley.
Provides first MLS assist
Hefti had an assist while crossing twice (one accurate), creating three chances, making three interceptions and five tackles (winning two) during Wednesday's 4-4 draw with NY Red Bulls.
Analysis: Hefti set up Tai Baribo in the 80th minute assisting the game winning goal while leading United in chances created and tackles. The assist was the first goal involvement in MLS for Hefti as he's combined for five chances created, five crosses and six tackles over his last three appearances.
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