In the earlier stages of the 2016 Major League Soccer season, DC United were in a bad spot. They were had a 5W-7L-7D record and even though they were just below the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, they were the second lowest scoring team in the league with only 18 goals scored. They needed to make a move before losing a grip on the season and after acquiring Patrick Mullins, the striker has turned the team around with his outstanding play.
On July 20th, DC United made a couple of trades that would change the shape of their squad, their franchise, and their season.