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Deadspin | D.C. United sign veteran GK Sean Johnson through '27 Deadspin | D.C. United sign veteran GK Sean Johnson through '27

9 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Goalkeeper Sean Johnson signs 1 1/2-year contract with DC United

Sean Johnson, a backup U.S. goalkeeper at the 2022 World Cup, has signed a 1 1/2-year contract with Major League Soccer’s D.C. United that runs through June 2027

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

DC United sign goalkeeper Sean Johnson | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing D.C. United have signed goalkeeper Sean Johnson in free agency, the club announced Tuesday. He is under con...

1 DAY AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sean Johnson - Joins D.C. United Johnson joined D.C. United as a free agent and signed a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027, the club announced. "Sean is an experienced and proven goalkeeper who has co...

Impact Johnson has spent the past three seasons with Toronto FC after joining from New York City FC in January 2023, making 76 MLS appearances with 22 clean sheets and becoming the fourth player in league history to reach 100 regular-season clean sheets. Johnson made 31 league starts in the 2025 MLS season, recording seven clean sheets and 111 saves, which ranked fifth in MLS. Johnson previously spent six seasons with New York City FC, where he won the club's first MLS Cup in 2021, earned MLS Cup MVP honors, and totaled 206 appearances with 60 clean sheets across all competitions. Johnson also spent six seasons with the Chicago Fire, making 191 appearances with 41 clean sheets, and has earned 13 caps for the United States, including three Gold Cup tournaments.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

DC United acquire Sean Nealis from Red Bull New York | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - DC receive: Sean Nealis - RBNY receive: $350k GAM D.C. United have acquired center back Sean Nealis from Re...

2 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS Transfers: DC United & Miami swing big, Red Bull rebuild | MLSSoccer.com MLS Cup is done and dusted. Winter chill has descended on most of North America. And the silly season has arrived in MLS.

2 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sean Nealis - 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.

Impact Nealis is no longer a member of New York but will remain an MLS player, as he has been traded to D.C. United. This comes after he started in 20 of his 25 appearances last season, earning decent time but falling out of favor to end the campaign. He is likely to find a starting role with his new club, another addition as D.C. United gain their second addition this offseason.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | D.C. United pick NC State's Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS draft Deadspin | D.C. United pick NC State's Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS draft

6 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

MLS SuperDraft: Nikola Markovic of NC State goes No. 1 to DC United North Carolina State University defender Nikola Markovic was the first pick by D.C. United in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft on Dec. 18.

6 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

DC United select Nikola Markovic No. 1 in 2026 MLS SuperDraft | MLSSoccer.com D.C. United have selected North Carolina State University center back Nikola Markovic with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft...

6 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS SuperDraft 2026: Kwaku Agyabeng, Richie Aman and the top talents to watch

GOAL takes a look at five of the top prospects in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, with plenty of highly-rated players hoping to make an impact from...

DECEMBER 18 • goal

MLS SuperDraft 2026: Kwaku Agyabeng, Richie Aman and the top talents to watch

Union seal another deal, trading Tai Baribo to D.C. United The Philadelphia Union on Wednesday received $4 million in cash from D.C. United for the services of forward Tai Baribo.

DECEMBER 18 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Deadspin | D.C. United acquire All-Star striker Tai Baribo from Union Deadspin | D.C. United acquire All-Star striker Tai Baribo from Union

DECEMBER 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tai Baribo - Traded to D.C. United Baribo has completed a transfer to D.C. United from Philadelphia, according to his new club.

Impact Baribo is the first major transfer of the MLS offseason, as the forward is leaving Philadelphia after three seasons, joining D.C. on a five-year deal. This comes after he finished tied for fifth in the league for goals last season, scoring 18 while adding three assists in 32 appearances (23 starts). He is likely to fill the spot of Christian Benteke after his departure from the club after the campaign.

DECEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

D.C. United's Christian Benteke gets free agent contract update with Minnesota United rumor | Sporting News This could be a pairing.

DECEMBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Messi and Inter Miami battle Vancouver in warmest MLS Cup final ever, 84 degrees at kickoff

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are playing in the warmest MLS Cup final in the league's history

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Deadspin | D.C. United decline striker Christian Benteke's option Deadspin | D.C. United decline striker Christian Benteke's option

NOVEMBER 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

DC United roster update: Christian Benteke option declined | MLSSoccer.com D.C. United have declined striker Christian Benteke's 2026 contract option and are in discussions with his representatives about a potential...

NOVEMBER 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Gabriel Pirani - Returning in 2026 Pirani is returning to D.C. United after his option for 2026 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Pirani had an excellent 2025, scoring seven times and adding three assists in 28 appearances (22 starts.) He's seen his role increase across each of his three seasons with the club and he's improved as his playing time has grown. Pirani should be a big offensive threat in 2026 with the club rebuilding around him in large part.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Hosei Kijima - Option exercised Kijima's option for 2026 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Kijima joined D.C. United and immediately became a crucial piece of the starting XI. He made 29 appearances (20 starts) while adding a pair of goal contributions. The midfielder isn't a huge part of the attack, but he should be back in a large role in 2026. Kijima finished the season with some injury issues, but if he can get fit he could return to the large role he had in the first half of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Hopkins - Set for return Hopkins' contract option for 2026 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Hopkins finished 2025 as a starter scoring three times and making 17 appearances (11 starts) total. The winger is now returning to D.C. United for another season, with eyes on topping 1,000 minutes for the first time in his career. His three goals in 2025 set a new career-high.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Clark - Contract picked up Clark's contract for 2026 was picked up, D.C. United announced.

Impact Clark made four appearances (one start) in 2025, playing just 138 minutes. The midfielder was always going to be extended for 2026, with eyes on him featuring in the rebuild. He played a much larger role before joining D.C. United, adding four assists with Montreal.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Union to start 2026 season on Feb. 21 in D.C. The Union will start the 2026 MLS season on Feb. 21 with a trip to D.C. United. The home opener is Sunday, March 1 against New York City FC

NOVEMBER 21 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Peglow - Gets minutes off bench Peglow generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Peglow was able to play in the final match of the season Saturday after picking up an injury before international break. He ends the year with 21 starts in 24 MLS appearances, recording three goals and three assists while creating 24 chances created and making 47 tackles (32 won).

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson Hopkins - Starter to end 2025 Hopkins generated six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 64th minute.

Impact Hopkins worked himself into a starting role this season and maintained that into the season finale, starting in 11 of his 17 appearances this campaign. He would catch fire for a period of time, recording three goals on eight shots this season, all of which came in a four-game span. He will now look to earn a bigger role next season, although the club will have to pick up his option, as his contact runs out in December.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Goalkeeper Sean Johnson signs 1 1/2-year contract with DC United

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Messi and Inter Miami battle Vancouver in warmest MLS Cup final ever, 84 degrees at kickoff