With an eye on depth, D.C. United claimed Irish defender/midfielder Chris McCann off waivers this evening. McCann, 31, was waived by Atlanta United three days ago, with salary concerns and a glut at left back both being cited as explanations. The news was first broken by the Washington Post’s Steve Goff, with D.C. confirming the acquisition shortly thereafter.
As a U.S. green card holder, McCann will count as a domestic player for United. He’ll join the club in Clearwater, FL tomorrow as their preseason workouts continue.
McCann broke through as a professional with Burnley FC, playing in the English Championship at first, going up with them when they gained promotion to the Premier League in 2009 and then staying when they dropped back down after one season.