As D.C. United prepared to finalize a deal for an international player with high impact, the organization added to its corps of prospects Thursday by selecting a 6-foot-9 French goalkeeper, Temple University’s Simon Lefebvre, with the No. 21 overall choice in the MLS draft.
The pick came the same day Peruvian midfielder Edison Flores was in Washington for a physical and final paperwork involving a $5 million transfer from Mexican club Morelia. Barring last-minute complications, United should be able to announce the move by next week.
The Peruvian national team starter arrived Wednesday with his agent and, according to people familiar with his itinerary, met team officials and toured the city.