D.C. United made its first move of the offseason today, acquiring wingback Gaoussou Samaké from Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas. Samaké, 24, has signed a contract running through the end of the 2023 season, with option years in 2024 and 2025.
Samaké spent the 2021 season on loan with Loudoun United, D.C.’s USL Championship affiliate, appearing 14 times and scoring once. He has worn a DCU shirt before, though, playing 81 minutes in a 1-0 win over LD Alajuelense in this past summer’s Capital Cup.
“Samaké impressed us in his first season with Loudoun United, and we’re excited to add him to the D.