WASHINGTON DC (AP) — DC United, which was eliminated from the Major League Soccer playoffs on the final day of the regular season, has declined starting goalkeeper Alex Bono’s contract option for next season.

The team announced its roster decisions on Friday, leaving 17 contracted players on its 2025 roster. Among the contracted players was Christian Benteke, the Golden Boot winner who scored 23 goals in the regular season.

Bono has started most of DC United’s games this season. The team allowed 70 goals, the third most in the championship.

DC United also cut ties with goalkeeper Tyler Miller, who has played in five games this year.

DC United finished 10-14-10, 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. A 3-0 loss to Charlotte in the final game of the season last weekend eliminated the team from the playoffs.

The team also declined the options of Cristian Dájome, Nathan Crockford, Jeremy Garay, Christopher McVey, Martin Rodriguez, Hayden Sargis and Luis Zamudio. Russell Canouse and Pedro Santos were out of contract at the end of this season.

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