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Nov 29, 2011 17:25:36 GMT -6
Post by epjr on Nov 29, 2011 17:25:36 GMT -6
DC shore up defense by acquiring RSL veteran Russell
Young United back line gets a boost from RSL's '09 MLS Cup hero D.C. United shored up their young defensive group with a huge veteran acquisition on Tuesday, landing right back Robbie Russell via trade with Real Salt Lake. Russell, 32, spent the last four seasons as a valuable member of the vaunted RSL defense, starting at least 18 games each of the past three seasons. He appeared in 26 games and started 22 of those in 2011, but was left unprotected by the club during last week’s Expansion Draft and his spot in the lineup will likely be replaced by promising fullback Tony Beltran. "Much love to all the DC fans for the great welcome!! Can't wait to play for you guys!!" Russell tweeted on Tuesday. "Thank you to all the RSL fans for the great goodbye tweets. I'm gonna miss you guys." www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/11/29/dc-shore-defense-acquiring-rsl-veteran-russell
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