Sean Nealis
29-Year-Old
D.C. United
MLS
OUT
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 5/16/2026
Ruled out 6-8 weeks after surgery
Nealis (shoulder) had surgery to repair his injured clavicle Monday, with his recovery expected to last 6-8 weeks, the team reported Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Nealis is officially facing a significant absence after getting hurt in his first start of the year against Dallas. This means the defender will be unlikely to play until after the World Cup break, although he could resume training sooner depending on his recovery progress. Kye Rowles (not injury related) and Lucas Bartlett are the top candidates to appear at center-back while Nealis is inactive.
Nealis is officially facing a significant absence after getting hurt in his first start of the year against Dallas. This means the defender will be unlikely to play until after the World Cup break, although he could resume training sooner depending on his recovery progress. Kye Rowles (not injury related) and Lucas Bartlett are the top candidates to appear at center-back while Nealis is inactive.
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Suffers injury in defeat
Nealis left Saturday's 4-0 loss to FC Dallas in the 60th minute with an apparent shoulder injury.
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Traded to D.C. United
Nealis has been traded to D.C. United from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for General Allocation Money, according to his former club.
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Keeps clean sheet Saturday
Nealis generated one tackle (zero won), 10 clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Columbus Crew.
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Back vs Charlotte
Nealis has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match vs Charlotte on Wednesday
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Suspended vs DC United
Nealis registered one tackle (one won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 54th minute.
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