DC United goalkeeper Troy Perkins directs his team in the second half against the New York Red Bulls during MLS soccer in this Aug. 16, 2006 file photo, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. D.C. United signed Troy Perkins to a four-year contract extension Thursday, rewarding him for a breakout season in which he was selected as MLS' goalkeeper of the year. AP Photo logo AP Photo 36 months ago

DC United goalkeeper Troy Perkins directs his team in the second half against the New York Red Bulls during MLS soccer in this Aug. 16, 2006 file photo, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. D.C. United signed Troy Perkins to a four-year contract extension Thursday, rewarding him for a breakout season in which he was selected as MLS' goalkeeper of the year.

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