D.C. United Signs MLS Veteran and U.S. International Goalkeeper Sean Johnson as a Free Agent

December 23, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United has signed Major League Soccer and USMNT veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson as a free agent. The Black-and-Red has signed Johnson to a one-and-a-half-year contract through June 2027. "Sean is an experienced and proven goalkeeper who has consistently performed at a high level throughout his career," said Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United Managing Director of Soccer Operations. "He brings valuable international experience having represented the U.S. Men's National Team, ... Full Story

Washington Spirit Signs Star Defender Gabby Carle to New Contract

December 23, 2025 - Washington, D.C. - Washington Spirit star defender Gabby Carle has signed a new contract keeping her with the team through the 2029 season, the club announced today. The Canadian standout agreed to a new five-year contract, retroactive to the start of the 2025 season. "DC is a special place and it's where I want to be," said Carle. "I'm excited to be extending my time with the Spirit, and I'm looking forward to helping the team reach its goals over the next four years." In her third season... Full Story

D.C. United Acquire Defender Sean Nealis from Red Bull New York in Exchange for $350,000 Total General Allocation Money (GAM)

December 22, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United has acquired defender Sean Nealis from Red Bull New York in exchange for $350,000 total General Allocation Money (GAM). Red Bull will receive $200,000 in 2026 GAM and an additional $150,000 in 2027 GAM. "We are thrilled to be adding a defender to our team with Sean's attributes and leadership qualities," said Dr. Erkut Sogut, D.C. United Managing Director of Soccer Operations. "He brings impressive physicality and tactical awareness and has valuable MLS playoff ... Full Story

DC Power FC Secures Clean Sheet and a Point in Fall Season Finale

December 20, 2025 - 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League Fall Season Carolina Ascent FC (5-4-5, 20 PTS) 0 vs. 0 DC Power FC (3-5-6, 15 PTS) Saturday, December 20 American Legion Memorial Stadium Player Notes Goalkeeper Morgan Aquino started in her fourteenth straight match and recorded 90 minutes. Aquino made two saves and two clearances to keep Carolina Ascent FC off the board and earn her second clean sheet of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season. Midfielder Emily Colton made her 10th start thi... Full Story

• DC Power FC Secures Clean Sheet and a Point in Fall Season Finale - DC Power FC (GSL) December 20
• MATCH Preview: DC Power Football Club Closes Fall Season at Carolina Ascent FC on Saturday - DC Power FC (GSL) December 19
• D.C. United Selects Stephane Njike with the 61st Overall Selection in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft - D.C. United (MLS) December 18
• D.C. United Selects Isaac Emojong with the 31st Overall Selection in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft - D.C. United (MLS) December 18
• D.C. United Acquires the 8th Overall Selection in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft from the New England Revolution - D.C. United (MLS) December 18
• D.C. United Selects Nikola Markovic with the First Selection in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft - D.C. United (MLS) December 18
• Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership - Washington Spirit (NWSL) December 18
• D.C. United Acquires Israeli International and MLS All-Star Tai Baribo from the Philadelphia Union - D.C. United (MLS) December 17
• Washington Spirit Names Kim Bolt Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer - Washington Spirit (NWSL) December 15
• DC Power FC Comes Away with 2-2 Draw against Lexington SC - DC Power FC (GSL) December 13
• DC Power Football Club Continues Road Stretch against Lexington SC on Saturday - DC Power FC (GSL) December 12
• DC Power FC Falls to Dallas Trinity FC 2-1 on the Road - DC Power FC (GSL) December 6
• DC Power Football ClubTakes on Dallas Trinity FC on Saturday - DC Power FC (GSL) December 5
• Washington Spirit Lands Four on the Guardian's '100 Best Female Footballers' of 2025 - Washington Spirit (NWSL) December 5
• D.C. United Set to Compete in 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup - D.C. United (MLS) December 4
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December 20	GSL	DC 0 at Carolina 0	Final
December 20	G League	Capital City 125 at Oklahoma City 86 (Orlando)	Final
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• New NWSL rule would let clubs sign stars to deals over the salary cap - NWSL Chicago Sun Times (December 24)
• Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson says farewell to Toronto, signs with D.C. United - MLS Toronto Star (December 24)
• Goalkeeper Sean Johnson signs 1 1/2-year contract with DC United - MLS WTOP (December 24)
• Red Bulls looking to trade local star Sean Nealis to D.C. United - MLS New York Post (December 19)
• MLS SuperDraft Selections - MLS WTOP (December 19)
• Canadian defender Nikola Markovic chosen first overall by D.C. United in MLS SuperDraft - MLS Toronto Globe and Mail (December 18)
• Canadian Nikola Markovic taken first in MLS SuperDraft - MLS Montreal Gazette (December 18)
• Nikola Markovic is the No. 1 Overall Pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft - MLS NC State Ahtletics (December 18)
• Union seal another deal, trading Tai Baribo to D.C. United - MLS Delaware County Times (December 18)
• Striker Tai Baribo heads to DC United in $4M trade with Philadelphia - MLS WTOP (December 17)
• Trinity Rodman's contract saga timeline: NWSL reportedly approves changes in an effort to keep star? - NWSL CBS Sports (December 13)
• U.S. House members 'concerned' about NWSL rejecting Rodman contract - NWSL Pro Soccer Wire (December 12)
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