Matt Van Oekel: 26-year-old trialist from the second-tier Minnesota Stars
Departed: none.
DEFENDERS
Brandon McDonald: incumbent center back
Dejan Jakovic: incumbent center back with a new contract
Andy Najar: right back on loan this month to Anderlecht, which is making transfer overtures
Chris Korb: has started on the left and right
Daniel Woolard: apparent first-choice left back again after suffering concussion last summer
Robbie Russell: veteran right back in what he says is probably his final season
Ethan White: 2011 starting center back was hampered much of last season with knee injury and other ailments
Taylor Kemp: left back from the Univesity of Maryland drafted in the first round, 17th overall
Nevan Markovic: 25-year-old trialist from Serbia who joined Sporting Kansas City last July; primary position is left back
Kyle Altman: 26-year-old trialist from Minnesota Stars
Demitrius Omphroy: 23-year-old trialist who was drafted by Toronto in 2011
Departed: Mike Chabala was waived. DCU declined to exercise the option on Emiliano Dudar’s contract and is awaiting his response to a new deal.
MIDFIELDERS
Chris Pontius: 2012 Best XI selection recovering from groin injury
Perry Kitchen: incumbent defensive midfielder
Nick DeLeon: incumbent right wing, also plays on the left
Lewis Neal: versatile veteran back for second season
Marcelo Saragosa: holding midfielder who started late last season
Raphael Augusto: loan from Fluminense in Brazil expected to be extended
John Thorrington: 33-year-old signing from MLS re-entry draft; six years with Chicago, two with Vancouver; plays in middle and right side
Conor Shanosky: spent last season on loan with second-tier Fort Lauderdale last season
Lance Rozeboom: 2012 draft pick tore ACL last spring
Ryan Richter: Trialist for second straight year after being a late cut in 2012
Joseph Nane: Trialist who has played for Toronto FC and Colorado Rapids
Departed: Stephen King was released. Branko Boskovic returned to Montenegro and is seeking a new club in Europe.
FORWARDS
Dwayne De Rosario: attacking conductor has recovered from knee injury
Lionard Pajoy: started down the stretch last season
Long Tan: six appearances last year after trade with Vancouver
Rafael: young designated player on loan from Bahia in Brazil; awaiting visa approval
Michael Seaton: 16-year-old homegrown signing from DCU Academy, Freestate Soccer Alliance and Jamaica under-17 national team
Departed: Maicon Santos was claimed by Chicago after DCU declined his contract option. Josh Wolff retired to become a full-time assistant coach with DCU. Hamdi Salihi is seeking other opportunities after falling out of favor last season.