D.C. United secured another important piece of their defense after previously keeping goalkeeper Bill Hamid on a permanent deal. United announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed reliable center back Frederic Brillant to a new two-year deal.
Brillant had a stellar 2019 MLS season, which saw him play 34 games in which he managed to score twice and provide two assists. His performances also brought him three MLS’s Team of the Week selections in a row at one point.
“One of our focuses this off-season was bringing back the backline that performed so well in 2019,” – said D.C.’s general manager Dave Kasper in a statement. “Frederic was a main component of the defense that conceded the second-fewest goals in the league last season and we’re excited to retain him for the 2020 season and beyond.”
Frederic Brillant, who turned 34 in June, spent the majority of his professional career in Belgium before coming to MLS in 2016 when he signed with NYCFC. Brillant played two seasons in New York, making 54 appearances and providing two goals. He was released by the club following the end of 2017 MLS season.
Brillant then joined D.C. United on a two-year deal, which proved to be a great decision as he became irreplaceable in the team’s back four. During his two years in D.C., he made 58 starts.
