Andrew Dykstra

MLS EXPERIENCE

2012: Dykstra spent most of the 2012 campaign on loan with USL PRO side Charleston Battery. The young goalkeeper made 23 appearances (23 starts), leading the Battery to a 12-6-2 record and winning the USL PRO title.

2009-2011: Andrew Dykstra signed with Chicago Fire in June 2009 after going undrafted out of college. He made his MLS debut on 3/27/10 in the season opener against the New York Red Bulls. The goalkeeper finished the season with a 5-6-6 record, five shutouts and a 1.28 goals-against average.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

2011: Dykstra spent the 2011 season as a member of the Charleston Battery of USL Pro. Dykstra started each of the 16 matches he played in for the South Carolina side and led the league with a 0.98 goals-against average, while helping the Battery to an 8-6-2 record. For his efforts, Dykstra was awarded the club’s Betsy McAdams Newcomer of the Year award.

COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

2005-2008: Dykstra played in 73 matches over four seasons, totaling more than 6,500 minutes with Virginia Commonwealth University. He earned All-CAA honors twice and finished his collegiate career with 18 career shutouts.

ACQUIRED

Signed with D.C. United on 2/27/12.