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DC United sign defender Conner Antley from Tampa Bay Rowdies

Conner Antley - DC United

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing

D.C. United have acquired defender Conner Antley from USL Championship side Tampa Bay Rowdies, the club announced Wednesday.

The 28-year-old is under contract through the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026.

ā€œConner has been a consistent and dependable defender in the USL Championship over the last few seasons,ā€ Ally Mackay, D.C. Unitedā€™s general manager and chief soccer officer, said in a release.

ā€œHeā€™s a versatile defender who can play a variety of positions in the backline while also having the ability to go forward and join the attack. He will be a great addition to the roster and help reinforce our defensive depth heading into the 2024 season.ā€

Antley has previously spent his professional career in the lower divisions of American soccer, leading to 6g/21a in 142 matches. In addition to Tampa Bay, heā€™s featured for South Georgia Tormenta and Indy Eleven.

Heading into 2024, D.C. United have signed 11 players for a squad refresh under new manager Troy Lesesne. Their new campaign begins on Feb. 24 vs. the New England Revolution (7:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass).