D.C. United's midfield has undergone a major overhaul this offseason. Perry Kitchen's departure required - maybe still requires? - at least one move to be made, and Davy Arnaud unfortunately appears to be on the brink of retirement. Chris Pontius, the club's longest-tenured player, is now a member of the Philadelphia Union. Michael Farfan was cut loose. Just today, Conor Doyle was traded to Colorado.
The list of new faces is long even before you bring up rumored signings like Luciano Acosta. Marcelo Sarvas, brought in from Colorado, appears to be a replacement for Arnaud.