MLS D.C. United

D.C. United re-signs Lucio Filomeno

Published on February 2, 2006 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (February 2, 2006) - D.C. United announced today the team has re-signed Argentine forward Lucio Filomeno for the 2006 season. Filomeno joined the Black-and-Red near the end of the 2005 season, making a single regular season appearance on October 15 versus the Columbus Crew. He also played the second half in United's second leg playoff game with the Chicago Fire on October 30. Per Major League Soccer policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"We are excited that we have reached an agreement to bring Lucio back to United," said United Technical Director Dave Kasper. "During his short time with us last season, we got a good taste of his professionalism and competitiveness. He is a young, exciting player, and we look forward to his contributions to our team."

Filomeno began his professional career in 1996 with Nueva Chicago in the Argentine second division. He tallied a goal at the tender age of 15 in his professional debut, a 1-1 draw with Arsenal de Sarandi that also featured current United midfielder Christian Gomez. Filomeno and Gomez were teammates at Nueva Chicago.

Filomeno spent two years at Nueva Chicago before moving to Italy where he spent time with Udinese and Inter Milan during 1998 and 1999, though he didn't make any appearances with either of the Serie A first teams. He then moved back to Argentina, where he spent three seasons in the First Division with San Lorenzo - he made 21 total appearances over three years and scored four goals. While at San Lorenzo, Filomeno helped the club capture the Clausura 2001 championship and the 2001 Copa Mercosur.

In 2002, he moved to Jaguares de Chiapas of Mexico where he spent two years, made 68 appearances and scored 13 goals. At Chiapas, Filomeno became a fan favorite, for his goal scoring heroics. Last year, he spent time in the Korean K-League with Busan, where he scored six goals in 15 games prior to joining United.

Filomeno also represented Argentina at the international youth level, making three appearances for the U-17 national team, coached at the time by Jose Pekerman, the current head coach of the Argentine senior national team.

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