Daniel Steres

Right Back - DC United
14 Sep 2027
Tuesday
Process

Events

95
  1. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 5.8 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
  3. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  4. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  5. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  6. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  7. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  8. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  9. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  10. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  11. He has said it out loud: Out, anywhere

    Mind
  12. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  13. He has made a formal demand: First-team football

    Mind
  14. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  15. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  16. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $379.8K/y
  17. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  18. Worried by competition from a new signing Kieran Sargeant

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  19. Window closed with no move

  20. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  21. He has started to want: Out, anywhere

    Mind
  22. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Sargent Brandon
  23. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  24. Worried by competition from a new signing Nicksoen Gomis

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  25. He has come to believe: His word is worth nothing

    Mind
  26. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  27. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  28. Worried by competition from a new signing Daniel Munie

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  29. Costly error under pressure

    Moderate
    Cause
    His error under pressure was directly punished by the opponent.
  30. Away supporters were hostile

    Moderate
    Cause
    He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
  31. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  32. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  33. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  34. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  35. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  36. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  37. Stayed on the bench while Keisuke Kurokawa took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  38. He has said it out loud: A settled future

    Mind
  39. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  40. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  41. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  42. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  43. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
  44. Praised by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  45. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  46. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  47. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  48. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  49. Stayed on the bench while Keisuke Kurokawa took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  50. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  51. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  52. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  53. He has said it out loud: First-team football

    Mind
  54. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  55. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  56. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  57. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  58. He has started to want: First-team football

    Mind
  59. Jackson Hopkins, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  60. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  61. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  62. He has come to believe: He never rated him

    Mind
  63. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  64. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  65. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  66. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  67. Worried by competition from a new signing Reid Roberts

    Serious
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  68. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  69. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 69 — rating 7.3)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  70. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. His thin rapport with the coach blunted the message.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  71. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  72. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  73. Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff

    Serious
    Cause
    The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.
  74. Left out as Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Keisuke Kurokawa was preferred — competition registration or clause rules.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  75. Worried by competition from a new signing Zane Monlouis

    Serious
    Cause
    The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  76. Worried by competition from a new signing Max Floriani

    Serious
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  77. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  78. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind
  79. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.
  80. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  81. Praised privately for his recent performance

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
  82. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  83. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  84. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  85. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  86. He has said it out loud: To finish on his own terms

    Mind
  87. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind
  88. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  89. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  90. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  91. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  92. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  93. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  94. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  95. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    DC United