DC United have officially signed their sole 2010 SuperDraft selection Jordan Graye.

The former University of North Carolina defender has been with the MLS club all pre-season and has now got the reward of a professional contract.

DCU general manager Dave Kasper said the acquisition of Graye was a positive move by the club.

"We are pleased to be adding Jordan to our team. He has terrific athletic qualities and will provide us cover at the back. We are excited about his future and look forward to his contributions," he said.