5 Degrees of Separation
How D.C. United and Real Salt Lake Are Connected
CoachedBruce ArenaBruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and New England Revolution (2019–2023).
DP TransferJozy AltidoreJozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto.
DP TransferAlejandro PozueloAlejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM.
DP TransferJosef MartínezJosef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout.
Played ForShared PlayersJustin Meram played for both Atlanta United FC and Real Salt Lake
D.C. United connects to Real Salt Lake in 5 degrees through coaching, DP transfer and shared players. First, D.C. United links to New England Revolution via coaching: Bruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and New England Revolution (2019–2023). Then, New England Revolution links to Toronto FC via DP transfer: Jozy Altidore (Designated Player) moved from Toronto FC to New England Revolution (2022). The USMNT striker joined New England after a contract buyout from Toronto. Then, Toronto FC links to Inter Miami CF via DP transfer: Alejandro Pozuelo (Designated Player) traded from Toronto FC to Inter Miami CF (2022). The 2020 MLS MVP was dealt for $150,000 in GAM. Then, Inter Miami CF links to Atlanta United FC via DP transfer: Josef Martínez (Designated Player) moved from Atlanta United FC to Inter Miami CF (2023). The 2018 MLS MVP joined Miami after Atlanta exercised a contract buyout. Finally, Atlanta United FC links to Real Salt Lake via shared players: Justin Meram played for both Atlanta United FC and Real Salt Lake