D.C. United continues to restock after losing some key pieces, trading for Atlanta United star midfielder Julian Gressel on Tuesday.
D.C. United is sending $750,000 in allocation money to Atlanta, with Atlanta United revealing that the fee can rise to $1.1 million with unspecified performance incentives.
Gressel follows Peruvian star Edison Flores to the U.S. capital after three very productive seasons in Atlanta. He won league Rookie of the Year honors in 2017 after being the eighth overall selection in the MLS SuperDraft out of Providence. He factored into 50 goals in the last three regular seasons (15 goals, 35 assists) and another four in the last two postseasons (two goals, two assists), playing a significant role in Atlanta's 2018 MLS Cup triumph.