MLS D.C. United

D.C. United Waives Behonick and Woodworth

Published on April 10, 2003 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


CHANTILLY, VA (April 10, 2003) –D.C. United announced today the release of goalkeeper Michael Behonick and midfielder Hayden Woodworth. The players were both selected in the 2003 MLS SuperDraft.

Behonick was acquired in the sixth round (51st overall) of the SuperDraft from American University. The 6'2" 180 pound goalkeeper lead AU to their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance where they went on to defeat George Washington in the first round, losing to Maryland in the second. In 2002, Behonick posted a remarkable 1.07 GAA, a .817 save percentage, and six shutouts en route to an 11-7-1 record. Behonick was named to the Penn State/Nike Classic All-Tournament Team earlier in the season after the Eagles won the event.

Chosen in the third round (31st overall) of the MLS SuperDraft, Hayden Woodworth led Messiah College to National Championships both in 2000 and 2002. The 2-time NCAA Division III All-American (2000 and 2002) was also honored with 2002 Division III Player of the Year after he lead his team to a spectacular run to the Division III Championship.

D.C. United opens their 2003 MLS campaign with a trip to Kansas City this Saturday, April 12th. The game, scheduled for kick-off at 8:00 p.m. ET, can be seen locally on Comcast SportsNet. The game will also be broadcast live on WMET 1150 AM, Radio America 1540 AM, Radio Fiesta 1480 AM, Latino Mix 1350 AM and in English and Spanish on dcunited.com.

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