For those unfamiliar with the tale of former D.C. United midfielder Perry Kitchen since he left the Black-and-Red, let’s bring you up to speed. The now 25 year old defensive midfielder left the team after the 2015 season, after reportedly rejected a multiyear contract offer that would have paid more than $400,000 in guaranteed salary. A free agent at that point, Kitchen signed with Heart of Midlothian F.C. in the Scotland Premier League on a two and a half year deal in March 2016.
Kitchen played well and before the 2016-17 campaign, was named team captain by manager Robbie Neilson in September.