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D.C. United selects defender Thomas McNamara in MLS Dispersal Draft

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Thomas McNamara

Height: 5'9"
Weight: 170 lbs
Position: Midfield
Born: 02/06/1991
Hometown: West Nyack, NY
Previous Club: Chivas USA
Acquired via Dispersal Draft on Nov. 19, 2014


D.C. United today announced the club has selected midfielder Thomas McNamara in the 2014 Chivas USA Dispersal Draft.


“Thomas had a great start to his rookie career until he picked up an early injury,” said D.C. United General Manager Dave Kasper. “We look forward to having him healthy for next year and joining us in the nation’s capital.”


McNamara was selected by Chivas USA with the No. 20 pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft out of Clemson University. In his first season with the Red-and-White, the midfielder started and appeared in six games and recorded one goal. At Clemson, he led the Tigers to an 11-7-3 record with his team-leading seven goals. The attacking midfielder also recorded eight assists, earning him First-Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors.