D.C. United midfielder Fred will join
Australian side Wellington FC Phoenix as a guest player on a short-term loan
the Major League Soccer side announced on Friday.
"Fred really wants to continue playing and maintaining his fitness during our
off-season, so we have agreed to this short-term loan," United's General
Manager Dave Kasper said.
The Brazilian will be eligible to play six matches with the Phoenix starting
with their match on Sunday. He previously played in Australia during the
2006-2007 season, when he led the Melbourne Victory to the A-League
championship and was named the league's top performer.
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