Financial terms were not disclosed, but United General Manager Dave Kasper said United will use targeted allocation money, which means Gressel will earn at least $650,000 annually. Being traded relieved some of that because I knew most likely something was going to happen with the contract here. ADADBoth sides in the contract talks wanted to complete negotiations before the Feb. 29 opener against the Colorado Rapids at Audi Field. With Donovan Pines sidelined several weeks with an ankle injury, United has only two natural center backs under contract: Frédéric Brillant and Steven Birnbaum. >> MLS confirmed United will host a Mexican club in the Leagues Cup round of 16 on July 21 or 22.

Source: Washington Post February 20, 2020 20:03 UTC