Two of the rookies that D.C. United drafted this year during the MLS SuperDraft made inroads during United’s first preseason camp, earning playing time during the first set of friendlies. Chris Odoi-Atsem, the right back selected in the first round from played in the first two friendlies, against the USA U-17 team and the Philadelphia Union, while Eric Klenofsky, the towering goalkeeper from Monmouth University, played the second 45 minutes in all three games.
With plenty of work to be done, both players took advantage of their opportunities at the IMG Academy, getting to know their teammates, and using the playing time to showcase their skills for Ben Olsen and his coaching staff.