D.C. UNITED SEASON OPENER
vs. Sporting Kansas City
Where: RFK Stadium. When: Saturday, 7 p.m. Eastern time. D.C. area TV: NewsChannel 8.
THE STARTING XI
Goalkeeper
Home town: Annandale, Va. Age: 26. Pro season: eighth.
Bio: Longest-serving team member. 2014 MLS keeper of year. U.S. national team candidate. Preseason knee surgery for second straight year. Final year of contract.
In reserve: Travis Worra (third season), Eric Klenofsky (first).