
D.C. United Loan Homegrown Forward Kristian Fletcher to Swansea City AFC
September 7, 2023 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. - D.C. United have loaned Homegrown forward Kristian Fletcher to Swansea City AFC in the English Football League Championship through Dec. 31, 2023.
Fletcher, 18, joined the Black-and-Red on Aug. 30, 2022 as the 19th Homegrown Signing in club history. He signed a contract through 2025 with an option in 2026. Fletcher made his D.C. United debut a day after signing on Aug. 31, 2022 in a 2-1 league win against New York City FC. He scored his first career MLS goal in his next appearance on Oct. 9, 2022 against FC Cincinnati. In total, Fletcher has scored one goal and recorded two assists in 15 appearances across all competitions. His last appearance for the Black-and-Red was in the Leagues Cup loss to Philadelphia on Aug. 4.
The Homegrown forward started his professional career with Loudoun United FC in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship in 2022. After making his professional debut on May 15, 2022, Fletcher went on to score four goals in 17 appearances for Loudoun.
Transaction: D.C. United have loaned Homegrown forward Kristian Fletcher to Swansea City AFC in the English Football League Championship through Dec. 31, 2023.
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