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Report: D.C. United close to signing Quincy Amarikwa

D.C. United has known since the end of last season that they’d need a forward to serve as Wayne Rooney’s back-up. Once it became clear that Darren Mattocks, after a breakout season, didn’t want to play second fiddle, United was left with a worrisome empty spot on their roster. Per Steven Goff of the Washington Post, it looks like free agent Quincy Amarikwa is going to be the solution:

D.C. United is in the process of acquiring MLS veteran forward Quincy Amarikwa, 31, who will become Wayne Rooney's back-up. Arrived in DC for physical and indoor workouts.