D.C. United is poised to parlay 2018′s late-season renaissance into full-season excellence in 2019, but with several roster issues on the winter agenda, the front office will not enjoy much holiday downtime.
Less than six weeks until training camp opens, club officials are involved in contract negotiations, player searches and salary cap readjustments. Some tie-ups may leave fans a little uneasy. They include:
>> Luciano Acosta is under contract in 2019 and, after his sensational second half of the season paired with Wayne Rooney, United is actively trying to sign him to a long-term deal before the next campaign begins.