(Pablo Martinez Monsivais/Associated Press)Defender Sean Franklin, who started 95 regular season matches for D.C. United over four seasons, was among nine players who did not have their contract options exercised by the MLS club. United exercised options on six players, including Argentine central midfielder Luciano Acosta. United exercised its option on Travis Worra, who is expected to occupy the third-choice goalkeeping role. Contract options exercised (6): Luciano Acosta, Nick DeLeon, Taylor Kemp, Kofi Opare, Jalen Robinson, Travis Worra. Contracts options not exercised (9): Deshorn Brown, Julian Buescher, Steve Clark, Sean Franklin, Eric Klenofsky, Chris Korb, Chris Odoi-Atsem, Lloyd Sam, Rob Vincent.

Source: Washington Post November 29, 2017 23:11 UTC