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For Patrick Mullins, trade to D.C. United feels like coming home

Patrick Mullins, seen here in the 2013 College Cup semifinals vs. Virginia, scored 47 goals in his Maryland career and 10 in his first two MLS seasons before running out of playing time with New York City FC this season. (Rich Schultz/Associated Press)

The distance to RFK Stadium from the University of Maryland’s Ludwig Field is 11 1/2 miles, but from the time Patrick Mullins launched his pro career to the moment he entered D.C. United’s locker room Thursday morning, his commute had taken 2 1/2 years.

“It feels very familiar,” he said after his first training session with United.