Andy Najar’s D.C. United Comeback
As a beloved former player, Andy Najar made his triumphant return to the District for his second spell with his hometown club when he signed on April 16, 2021. Najar initially signed with D.C. United in 2010, and after taking the league by storm, he signed with Belgian powerhouse RSC Anderlecht in January 2013. In his eight years away from the Black-and-Red, Najar spent six seasons with Anderlecht competing in elite European competitions. In 2020, after a turbulent run of injuries in Europe, Najar returned to MLS when he signed for LAFC. The Honduran international was unable to rediscover his form in LA and after making only eight appearances that season, Najar was released from his contract. Despite the disappointment in his first season back in MLS, it set up an unlikely return to his boyhood club where his soccer dream began eight years prior. After careful monitoring of his fitness, Najar emerged as one of the most exciting center backs in the league under Losada’s high-energy pressing system. He was defined for his passing and dribbling ability when he first emerged in 2010 and was able to excel in both of those categories despite being deployed deeper on the field. His mazing runs out of the back, skill on the ball, and intuitive passing made him one of the most dangerous center backs in the league and fans were reminded about what made the player so special when he initially joined the club in 2010. After scoring once and recording three assists in 26 appearances in 2021, Najar has flourished since returning home and fans can look forward to Najar continuing to make his stamp on the District in 2022.
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