But with training camp a week away, United has not landed a high-end scorer and, barring a big move before the March 3 opener, will enter the MLS season with three forwards who have never recorded more than eight goals in one year. With revenue-generating Audi Field opening this summer, United has pledged to increase spending after years of thrifty decisions. Asked if United pursued a high-priced, proven scorer this winter, Olsen said: “Yes. “We need goals, but we also need providers just as much as we need guys to score goals. The latter two, along with Arriola, 22, are currently in U.S. national team training camp.

Source: Washington Post January 14, 2018 20:26 UTC