D.C. United has acquired Alhaji Kamara, a forward from Sierra Leone whose career was jeopardized by a heart condition this winter.
In the past week, the MLS cardiology consultant and a heart specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital examined Kamara and determined that he could resume playing soccer, United General Manager Dave Kasper said Tuesday.
With medical clearance, United finalized a deal with Kamara’s previous employer, IFK Norrkoping of Sweden. D.C. did not pay a transfer fee but will compensate the Swedish team if Kamara, 22, meets performance thresholds or is sold in the future.