D.C. United is in talks about trading homegrown prospect Eryk Williamson’s MLS rights, three sources familiar with the situation said Monday. A deal could be consummated this week.
Williamson, 20, played three seasons at the University of Maryland before turning pro last month. As a graduate of D.C.’s youth academy, he was not eligible for last Friday’s league draft. He was expected to decide between United’s contract offer and opportunity overseas, but with no apparent movement on either front, at least two MLS clubs last week inquired about trading for him.
Williamson, an attacker from Alexandria’s T.