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D.C. United acquires Patrick Mullins from NYCFC

Reuters

D.C. United announced Wednesday that the club acquired forward Patrick Mullins from New York City FC in exchange for targeted and general allocation money as well as an international roster spot through to the end of the 2017 season, though specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Mullins, 24, joins D.C. United at the same time as Fabian Espindola was traded to the Vancouver Whitecaps and will compete with Alhaji Kamara, Alvaro Saborio, and Chris Rolfe for a starting role up top at RFK Stadium.

“"Patrick is a young, dynamic number nine who knows how to create and finish chances,"” D.C. United general manager Dave Kasper said in a statement. "We have had him on our radar since his time at Maryland and look forward to his continued development here. We are delighted he i’s joining us and believe in the value he can add to this club.”"

Mullins joined the league in 2014, drafted 11th overall by the New England Revolution and joined NYCFC out of the expansion draft one year later. In his three seasons in MLS, Mullins notched 10 goals in 52 league appearances.

NYCFC director Claudio Reyna thanked Mullins for his contributions, writing in a statement: "Patrick gave his all on the field and in the community, and scored a goal in our historic first ever match at Yankee Stadium that will always be remembered. We wish him the best of luck in the next step of his career."

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