Washington, D.C. (My Sportsbook) - D.C. United acquired midfielder Tiyiselani Shipalane on loan from the Harrisburg City Islanders of the United Soccer League's Second Division. Shipalane will serve as a roster replacement for Thabiso Khumalo, who has been put on the Disabled List. "We are pleased to be acquiring Tiyi on loan from Harrisburg for the rest of the 2009 season," United General Manager Dave Kasper said. "He impressed us in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals this year with his dynamic attacking qualities, and he will add solid cover for us in all competitions." United also announced forward Luciano Emilio has received his green card and will no longer count as an International on the team's roster. |
