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D.C. United acquires backup goalkeeper Jon Kempin from Columbus Crew

D.C. United on Friday rounded out its goalkeeping corps by acquiring veteran Jon Kempin from the Columbus Crew for a third-round pick in the MLS draft on Jan. 21.

Kempin, 27, is entering his 12th pro season after serving with Sporting Kansas City, the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Crew, which won the MLS Cup last month. A career backup with 21 starts overall, he is expected to fill the third slot on the depth chart behind Bill Hamid and Chris Seitz.

Kempin started eight times for the Crew in 2018-19 but did not make any appearances in 2020.