D.C. United has recalled men’s soccer defender Conner Antley from his loan with the Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United Soccer League (USL) Championship. Antley returns to the D.C. United roster effective immediately.
Conner Antley Returns From Tampa Bay Loan
Antley joined the Tampa Bay Rowdies on loan Aug. 7, 2026, for the remainder of the 2026 season. He made four appearances, including two starts, in all competitions during the loan.
Antley logged 148 minutes and scored one goal during his second stint with Tampa Bay. The 31-year-old originally joined D.C. United from Tampa Bay in February 2024.
Defender Under Contract Through 2026
Antley has made 31 appearances across all competitions for D.C. United, recording one goal and two assists. He is under contract through the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United has brought back a defender with recent playing time in the USL Championship and prior experience with the club. Antley made four appearances and scored one goal during his 2026 loan with the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
His return places him back on the D.C. United roster while he remains under contract through the 2026 MLS season.
Read D.C. United’s official transaction announcement.
Source: Original report
