D.C. United makes first roster moves of the 2018-2019 offseason - Black And Red United: D.C. United has made their first moves towards 2019, and most of the contract decisions found in here are not too surprising, though may be more cap-conscious than in previous years.
Stejskal: DC United aim to keep Yamil Asad, navigate cap considerations | MLSsoccer.com: The big one that looked weird on first glance was United declining Yamil Asad’s option, after he had been so important to the team this year. Apparently, Dave Kasper wants to try and spread Asad’s transfer fee, which counts in a player’s charge against the salary cap, over multiple years instead of paying it all up front, so that they can have more salary cap flexibility towards building the team this season.