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D.C. United announced in April 2021, the acquisition of defender Antonio “Tony” Alfaro on a one-year deal through 2021. As part of the acquisition, D.C. United traded a second-round pick in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft and future considerations based on performance to the Seattle Sounders in exchange for Alfaro’s priority.  “Tony has been with the first…

D.C. United in April 2021, announced Dave Kasper will become President of Soccer Operations and Sporting Director, assuming oversight and responsibility of the club’s first team, Loudoun United, and the Academy. Lucy Rushton will become the club’s new General Manager and Head of Technical Recruitment and Analysis, after joining D.C. United from fellow Major League Soccer…

D.C. United in late March 2021, acquired forward Nigel Robertha on a permanent transfer from PFC Levski Sofia in the Bulgarian first division (efbet Liga) using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) and signed him to a three-year deal through the 2023 season with an option in 2024. Robertha will join the Black-and-Red pending a medical after…

D.C. United have acquired Venezuelan forward Jovanny Bolívar from Deportivo La Guaira in the Venzuelan first division on a one-year loan with the option for a permanent transfer. The 19-year-old forward will join the Black-and-Red pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Trade Certificate (ITC).  “Jovanny is a young and talented forward who we believe…

D.C. United acquired center back Brendan Hines-Ike in March 2021 on a one-year loan from K.V. Kortrijk in the Belgian first division (Juniper Pro League). The American-born defender will join the Black-and-Red pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC). “Brendan joins the club after making over 100 professional appearances in Europe with Örebro SK…

D.C. United in March of this year, signed forward Kimarni Smith after selecting the Clemson University standout with the fourth overall pick in the First Round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on Jan. 21. Smith is under contract for one year through the 2021 season with an option for the 2022, 2023,…

D.C. United announced in February of this year that Mateus Manoel will be the club’s Head of Performance. Manoel will focus on player fitness, nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention.  “Mateus is at the forefront of sports performance in the league and we’re excited to welcome him back to D.C. United where he started his career…

54-year-old Peter Vermes is no stranger for MLS fans who have followed the league during its 26-year existence. The New Jersey native has played for the New York/New Jersey Metro Stars, the Colorado Rapids and Kansas City Wizards. Including all games with all teams that aren’t mentioned in this article, he played in 302 games…

32-year-old Mexican striker Javier Hernandez is commonly known as Chicharito, meaning little pea in Spanish, and wears the name on his shirt. This is due to his father, Javier Hernández Gutiérrez, being nicknamed Chícharo (pea) because of his green eyes. He has played all over the world in soccer: Guadalajara, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, West Ham United, Sevilla and the LA…

CF Montreal came into Major League Soccer as the Montreal Impact. But after last season, the ownership decided on a rebranding and came up with the name of CF Montreal. Maybe the rebranding has something to do with the new energy that CF Montreal is showing this year under new head coach Wilfired Nancy. Coach…

COLUMBUS, Ohio (April 18, 2021) – The Philadelphia Union opened the new MLS season earning a point on the road Sunday night against the Columbus Crew SC. The Union defense and goalkeeper Andre Blake held the reigning MLS Cup champions to a scoreless draw, with Blake registering five saves. The shutout marks the Union’s first of the…

PHILADELPHIAUNION2020 REGULAR SEASON:(14-5-4, 47 pts., 2.04 PPG) PLAYER AVAILABILITY REPORT OUT: Illsinho (calf)Cory Burke (groin)Jack de Vries (concussion) Health and Safety ProtocolsA player may be listed as“Questionable” or “Out” due toHealth and Safety Protocols forthe following reasons: Quarantine due to participating inhigh risk behavior. Quarantine related to being a highrisk close contact. Pending COVID-19 test…

25-year-old defender joins Philadelphia from Scottish club Kilmarnock F.C. CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced during the offseason that they have signed center back Stuart Findlay from Kilmarnock F.C. to a two-year contract with a club option for a third year in exchange for an undisclosed transfer fee. The 25-year-old will be added to the…

Gaddis played nine seasons with the Union; made lasting contributions on and off the field CHESTER, Pa. (March 4, 2021) – Philadelphia Union defender Ray Gaddis today announced his decision to retire from Major League Soccer. The right-back, and nine-season Union veteran, was first drafted by the Union in 2012 and would go on to become…

Union sign Homegrown Goalkeeper to new contract guaranteed through 2022 with team options for 2023 and 2024 seasons CHESTER, Pa. (March 16, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Matt Freese to a new contract. Recently named to the final 20-player Olympic Qualifiers bound U-23 National Team squad and catching the…

Union signed academy product and loan to join NCFC for one year CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union today announced they have signed Union II and Philadelphia Union Academy product Selmir Miscic, and he has been sent on a one-year loan to North Carolina FC. A native of Burlington, VT, Miscic played for the Union Academy where he featured…

 Joins Union from 2. Bundesliga club F.C. St. Pauli CHESTER, Pa. – Philadelphia Union announced today that they have signed German-American midfielder Leon Flach from F.C. St. Pauli to a two-year contract with a club option for a third and fourth year in exchange for an undisclosed transfer fee. The U.S. youth international player will be…

Veteran defender and former MLS Cup champion rejoins Union for 2021 season CHESTER, Pa. (April 2, 2021) – Philadelphia Union announced today that the club has reached an agreement on a new contract with MLS veteran defender Aurelien Collin. The former MLS Cup Champion and three-time MLS All-Star joined the Union as a free agent ahead…