Major League announced a new playoff structure for the 2019 season that shortens the length of the season and rewards the best teams in the regular season with home playoff games in single-leg matchups. The 2019 MLS playoffs will start after the October international window on Oct. 19 and end before the FIFA break in […]
Category: D.C. United
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Toronto FC selected former D.C. United midfielder and right back Nick DeLeon Friday in the 2018 Re-Entry Draft. DeLeon was one of United’s most versatile players in his seven season with the club, playing in the midfield before coach Ben Olsen converted him to right back out of necessity. DeLeon was the […]
After spending the first seven years of his professional career with D.C. United, defender Nick DeLeon is making the move to Toronto FC as one of three players selected in Stage 1 of the MLS Re-Entry Draft on Friday. The first player selected was goalkeeper Andre Rawls by the Colorado Rapids, while left back Donny Toia returned […]
MLS Re-Entry draft: Eligible players, rules and more
The next phase of the Major League Soccer offseason occurs Friday afternoon. Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Draft begins at 3 p.m. ET with the San Jose Earthquakes in possession of the first pick after having the worst record from the 2018 season. Players become eligible for the re-entry draft in a few ways, according to […]
FC Cincinnati added five players to its roster Tuesday afternoon, with four coming through the 2018 expansion draft. The new club, which will become Major League Soccer’s 24th team next year, went after a few dynamic attackers on big salaries to improve the quality of its roster in the final third. They’ll join striker Fanendo […]
All you need to know about 2018 MLS Expansion Draft
With MLS Cup capping the 2018 Major League Soccer season, the clock now turns toward the 2019 season. The MLS Expansion Draft is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET and will be streamed live here. The event is part of a busy offseason, which includes the player combine and draft in early January. FC […]
WASHINGTON — D.C. United midfielder Yamil Asad and defender Oniel Fisher are among 11 players protected ahead of Tuesday’s MLS Expansion Draft, the club announced on Monday. “Everything starts at the salary cap and where we see each player moving forward,” United general manager Dave Kasper said last month. “The salary cap dictates a lot […]
MLS offseason calendar: Decision Day 2018 to Opening Day 2019
The 2018 Major League Soccer season came to an end Saturday, when Atlanta United beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 to hoist the MLS Cup. Now, planning for the 2019 season begins immediately. Here are some of the key postseason and preseason dates leading to the start of the 2019 MLS season. Please check back often for […]
Major League Soccer’s 2018 regular season came to an end with 11 “Decision Day” matches that decided the Supporters Shield winner and matchups for the MLS Cup Playoffs. Below is the full playoff schedule so far, along with scores and recaps for matches already complete. This post will be updated as additional dates and times […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — D.C. United declined the contract options of nine players from its 2018 roster and exercised options on midfielder Luciano Acosta and defender Jalen Robinson, the club announced Wednesday. Additionally, forward Darren Mattocks, defender Oniel Fisher and goalkeeper Travis Worra are out of contract, leaving United with 15 players currently on its roster. Players […]