D.C. United and Rafael Romo Mutually Part Ways
Published on January 19, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. Unitedand Venezuelan goalkeeper Rafael Romo have agreed to mutually part ways, ending his contract effective immediately.
Romo signed with the Black-and-Red on a one-and-a-half-year contract through 2023 from Belgian first division side Oud-Heverlee Leuven (OH Leuven) on April 27, 2022. The 32-year-old played in 15 matches (14 starts), recording 53 saves and keeping two clean sheets across all competitions this past season for D.C. United.
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