Dane Kelly, the Jamaican international and 2017 USL MVP is now in the fold at DC. This all time leading goal getter in USL history was claimed via the MLS Discovery Process after a great 2017 with Reno 1868 FC. With 18 goals last year getting both MVP & Golden Boot Awards he had back to back hat tricks and left the league with 56 goals and 14 assits over 138 games, more than a goal every 3 games and assists every 10. Previously with the Charleston Battery and Swope Park Rangers he hopes to remain in the big show now. Dave Kaspar DC GM noted his success with USL and the Jamaican National team feeling he brings many options in the offensive areas and are energized by his presence. Starting v Canada on Sept. 3, 2017 he had an goal and assist as it was tied at 2-2 at the end of regulation time in his 2nd game v South Korea Jan. 30, 2018 both times playing with teammate Oniel Fisher. Starting his pro career in Jamaica with Tivoli Gardens DC then to the Battery in 2011, he spent 5 years there then in 2015 joind SKC affiliate Sope Park in 2015 netting 5 goals and 2 assits over 20 games in the next season.