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Sources: Philadelphia Union acquiring Chris Pontius from D.C. United

The Union have begun their roster transformation process by adding the veteran midfielder, sources confirmed to Goal USA

Chris Pontius spent seven seasons playing for D.C. United, but his run as the club's longest-tenured player is coming to an end as he prepares to start a new chapter of his career not too far from where it began.

D.C. United has agreed to trade Pontius to the Union, sources confirmed to Goal USA. The deal is believed to be in exchange for allocation money and is expected to be announced next week.

The trade ends Pontius' seven-year run at D.