St Ledger goes on trial at DC United in attempt to revive career

Republic of Ireland defender Seán St Ledger is bidding to relaunch his career in Major League Soccer, going on trial at DC United after a lengthy spell trying to nail down a deal in England.

Injuries contributed to the 30-year-old’s problems at Leicester City, where he found himself surplus to requirements long before his contract was up.

He had a brief loan spell at Millwall before leaving and joined Ipswich on a short-term contract just before Christmas.

Mick McCarthy gave him a place on the bench for a few Championship matches but did not use him competitively.

Now, having previously said he would consider a move to the League of Ireland in order to get back playing again, St Ledger is hoping to impress in Washington with a United team looking to improve in last year’s first round play-off exit.