Sean Nealis comes from one of the most recognizable soccer families in Massapequa, New York. Born on January 13, 1997, the American center-back grew up in a household with three brothers, and remarkably, all four Nealis brothers went on to play Division I college soccer. Sean’s parents are Mary and Jim Nealis, while his brothers […]
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Conner Antley comes from a close-knit Georgia family that has played an important role throughout his unusual journey to professional soccer. Born on March 22, 1995, in Atlanta, Georgia, Antley grew up in the Newnan area before playing college soccer at Mercer University and eventually working his way through the lower divisions to Major League […]
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Keisuke Kurokawa is a Japanese professional footballer who has built his reputation as an attacking left-back. Born on April 13, 1997, in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Kurokawa spent the majority of his professional career with Gamba Osaka before moving to Major League Soccer with D.C. United ahead of the 2026 season. Away from football, Kurokawa has […]
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Silvan Hefti comes from a remarkably sporting Swiss family. Born on October 25, 1997, in Rorschach, Switzerland, the defender grew up in Goldach before developing through the FC St. Gallen academy and building a professional career that later took him to Young Boys, Genoa, Montpellier, Hamburger SV and D.C. United. Football was an important part […]
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Matti Peltola is a Finnish professional footballer who has established himself internationally with Finland and in Major League Soccer with D.C. United. Born on July 3, 2002, in Espoo, Finland, Peltola developed through HJK Helsinki’s youth system before becoming a first-team player and eventually moving to the United States. Although Peltola has become increasingly well […]
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Lucas Bartlett comes from one of the more accomplished sporting families in American soccer. The D.C. United defender grew up in the Kansas City area surrounded by parents and siblings who competed in sports at the collegiate level and, in several cases, went on to professional careers. His parents are Richard “Rich” Bartlett and Dena […]
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Kimito Nono is a Japanese professional footballer whose rapid rise has taken him from university football to the J1 League and Major League Soccer. Born on March 26, 2002, Nono established himself as an attacking right-back with Kashima Antlers before joining D.C. United in 2026. Although his performances on the field have attracted increasing attention, […]
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Alex Bono is an American professional goalkeeper who has spent much of his career in Major League Soccer. Born Alexander Nicholas Bono on April 25, 1994, in Syracuse, New York, he grew up in Baldwinsville before becoming a standout goalkeeper at Syracuse University and later establishing himself in MLS with Toronto FC and D.C. United. […]
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Grant Leveille is a young Haitian-American goalkeeper who has emerged through the Major League Soccer academy system. Born on July 3, 2008, in Brooklyn, New York, he developed with the New York Red Bulls academy before joining D.C. United and eventually signing his first professional contract with the club in February 2026. Although Leveille’s football […]
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Sean Johnson has built a long and successful career as one of the most experienced American goalkeepers of his generation. Born on May 31, 1989, in Lilburn, Georgia, Johnson has represented the United States internationally and played for several Major League Soccer clubs, including Chicago Fire, New York City FC, Toronto FC and D.C. United. […]
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