D.C. United, Danny Allsopp part ways

By Steve Goff

As expected, D.C. United and Australian forward Danny Allsopp have agreed to terminate his contract after one season in MLS. Allsopp, 32, shared the club lead in league goals with five but didn't materialize into the scoring threat that United envisioned. He seemed frustrated by inconsistent playing time (18 starts), and after the season finale at RFK Stadium three weeks ago, declined to be interviewed about his future.

Among players who were with the team all season, his $217,500 in guaranteed compensation was the highest on United's payroll. (Mid-season acquisitions Branko Boskovic and Pablo Hernandez earned more on a monthly basis.) Allsopp seems likely to return to Australia. In 15 pro seasons, he has played for 11 clubs, including Manchester City and Hull City.

