2 Degrees of Separation
How D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City Are Connected
CoachedBruce ArenaBruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and LA Galaxy (2008–2016).
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
D.C. United connects to Sporting Kansas City in 2 degrees through coaching and DP transfer. First, D.C. United links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Bruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and LA Galaxy (2008–2016). Finally, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.