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Consider this winter as a possible boost to the 23-year-old’s quest for a regular place in the team. Kitchen is out of contract after spending the past five seasons with D.C. United. He is expected to pursue a move to Europe with Danish and German clubs reportedly interested in his services. If the combative midfielder can identify the right situation and establish himself as a first-team fixture at a new side, then he might pry his way into the squad as the year progresses.