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Sean Franklin and Taylor Kemp have been D.C. United's defensive constants

While center back and goalkeeper have seen frequent changes, Franklin and Kemp have played every minute of the MLS campaign in 2016

It’s been a trying 2016 for D.C. United. They were immediately dumped out of the CONCACAF Champions League in March - for the second consecutive year - and failed to get clear their first hurdle in the US Open Cup despite a home game against a lower-division side. In the league, the Black-and-Red have just five wins in MLS play in 19 games. While they aren't losing that often, United's total of 18 goals scored has meant many less-than-exciting games.