D.C. United announced today that midfielder Dwayne De Rosario has been selected as MLS Player of the Week for Week 20 by the North American Soccer Reporters. De Rosario recorded both of United's goals in a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on July 30 at Buck Shaw Stadium, the club's first victory at San Jose since 1998.
Since arriving at D.C. United, De Rosario has started all five matches he has played in for the club, registering three goals and one assist in 444 minutes of action.
The midfielder was acquired on June 27 from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for midfielder Dax McCarty. Prior to joining the Black-and-Red, De Rosario tallied three goals and five assists in 15 games (14 starts) for New York and Toronto FC.
Along with six MLS All-Star selections, De Rosario boasts four MLS Cups, two MLS Cup MVP awards and five selections to Major League Soccer's Best XI.
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