Defenders Barry Rice and Carey Talley have both signed with DC United.

33-year old Talley returns to the club 12 years after his first joined after being waived by Chivas USA whilst 22-year old Rice joins from University of Kentucky where he was a multiple Defender of the Year award winner for Conference USA.

"We are pleased to welcome Carey back to D.C. United," said General Manager Dave Kasper. "He will make our back line stronger and better. Carey is in the prime of his career and now playing his best soccer, and we look forward to his addition to our team."

"Barry has had a good preseason with United and he is deserving of this opportunity," added Kasper. "He is a solid, athletic defender who has a big upside and we are excited about his future."