The American contingent in England just got one name larger on Saturday.
Donovan Pines has signed with English League One side Barnsley on a one-and-a-half year deal, the club announced. Pines, 25, joins as a free agent signing after not being re-signed by DC United at the conclusion of the 2023 MLS season.
“I’m really excited to be here,” Pines said in a club interview. “There is a lot of history here, since 1887, and I’m really excited to put my foot in the water and test it and do the best I can for the Club. I feel like there is a lot of raw talent that I’m watching and seeing in these games. Hopefully, I can contribute in a big way and be a leader on the team.”
The former DC United homegrown made his MLS debut in April 2019 and proceeded to tally 87 league appearances. He has earned two caps to date with the U.S. men’s national team as well.
“Donovan was highlighted prior to my arrival into the role and became our top target this January window,” Barnsley Interim Director of Football Bobby Hassell said. “There have been extensive discussions over the last three weeks to be able to bring Donovan to the Club and he has shown an excellent attitude in choosing this move despite having more lucrative offers from elsewhere.
“His physical stature allows him to be aerially dominant and combative whilst also possessing fantastic recovery speed, making him a versatile defender against different attacking players.”
Pines was also a college standout at the University of Maryland before signing his homegrown contract with DC United. He made 56 appearances for the Terrapins over three NCAA seasons.
Barnsley sits sixth in League One and next hosts Carlisle United on Tuesday.
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