D.C. United midfielder Hosei Kijima underwent foot surgery to repair his fifth metatarsal after sustaining an injury during a match against Inter Miami CF. D.C. United announced Oct. 20, 2026, that Kijima is expected to miss the remainder of the season while completing rehabilitation.
Hosei Kijima Had Surgery Oct. 13
Dr. Courtney Quinn performed the surgery Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Inova Hospital in Franconia-Springfield. The procedure addressed the fifth metatarsal injury Kijima sustained against Inter Miami CF.
D.C. United did not provide a more specific rehabilitation timetable in its announcement. Kijima is expected to remain sidelined for the remainder of the season as he completes rehabilitation.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Hosei Kijima will miss the remainder of the season while recovering from the foot surgery. His rehabilitation will determine when he can return to the field for D.C. United.
Source: Original report
