Facing a potential injury crisis at fullback for the second time in 2018, D.C. United could be about to make a move to address the issue. The Washington Post’s Steve Goff says the Black-and-Red are considering signing free agent Kevin Ellis, 27. Ellis has been without a club for just under a month after being waived by the Chicago Fire.
Getting word D.C. United might try to sign free agent defender Kevin Ellis before the MLS roster deadline next week. Ellis, 27, was waived by Chicago last month. #dcu #mls
— Steven Goff (@SoccerInsider) September 6, 2018
As the move would be for a free agent, the closure of FIFA’s transfer window weeks ago is irrelevant.