In the midst of D.C. United’s flurry of signings in the summer of 2017, those familiar with the team saw them sign three players who are part of their national team discussions; there was midfielder Paul Arriola (United States), Bruno Miranda (Bolivia) and Zoltan Stieber (Hungary) to deals that last into 2018, but the fourth signing might prove to be not only the most impactful, but the most important within this reborn version of the Black-and-Red.
Russell Canouse had been with Bochum in the 2.Bundesliga in 2017 after spending several seasons with Hoffenheim’s 2.