Next-generation special GK Kim Joon-hong, the goalkeeper we were looking for for for 3+1 years of contract period to DC United
Jan 10, 2025
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DC United of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) recruited goalkeeper Kim Jun-hong from Jeonbuk Hyundai through its official channel on the 10th (Korea time)' is officially announced. The contract period is three years until 2027, with an option to extend it by one year. Kim Jun-hong wore a DC United uniform, completing the issuance of a P-1 visa and international transfer approval.
"Kim Jun-hong is a talented and promising goalkeeper who showed his ability in the K-League," DC United general manager Ally Mackay said. "We monitored Kim Jun-hong until recently, and Kim Jun-hong is the goalkeeper the coach was looking for. We are pleased to announce the signing of Kim Jun-hong, who can strengthen our squad ahead of the upcoming season." Kim Joon-hong became the seventh Korean player to advance to the MLS after Hong Myung-bo, Lee Young-pyo, Hwang In-beom, Kim Ki-hee, Kim Moon-hwan and Jung Sang-bin. Jung Sang-bin is currently playing for Minnesota United.
Kim Jun-hong is a young talent that Korean soccer expects. He entered the K League in 2021 by signing a semi-professional contract with Jeonbuk. He played only two games each in his debut season and 2022 season, but he succeeded in taking off by joining Gimcheon Sangmu in 2023. He contributed to the promotion of Gimcheon in the 2023 season, and led the Gimcheon sensation with a more mature performance in the 2024 season.
Kim Joon-hong, who completed his mandatory military service, immediately emerged as the No. 1 goalkeeper in Jeonbuk and played amazingly, becoming the top contributor to remaining in Jeonbuk.
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Founded in 1994 based in Washington, the capital of the U.S., DC United is an MLS first-year club and has won the MLS Cup four times and the U.S. Open Cup three times. He also won the CONCACAF Championship once. DC United's concern, which remained in 10th place last season and failed to play in the playoffs, was defense. He has conceded 70 goals in 34 games.
Kim Joon-hong was caught on the radar network, looking for a high-quality goalkeeper to reinforce the defense. DC United, which has shown interest in Kim Joon-hong since September last year, dispatched scouts several times to watch the game. Communication was established with DC United early on, and negotiations accelerated as the player showed a strong will to advance overseas. Kim Jun-hong flew to Washington this week, and the official announcement came out that day.
Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi is located, belongs to DC United's eastern district, which is expected to attract the attention of Korean fans.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
