D.C. United announced that midfielder Chris Rolfe will miss six weeks with a fractured left radial head and ulna, suffered at training on September 3. The midfielder underwent surgery on Wednesday, September 3. The surgery, which included a prosthetic radial head and metal plate, was performed by orthopedic specialist Dr. Ken Fine and hand and wrist specialist Dr. Sunjay Berdia at George Washington University Hospital.

Acquired from Chicago Fire in exchange for allocation money on April 2, Rolfe has appeared in 21 games (20 starts) for United and has recorded six goals and six assists. In eight MLS seasons, he has appeared in 199 games (169 starts) and has recorded 54 goals and 28 assists.