Washington, D.C. (Sports Network) - D.C. United announced on Thursday the signing of Jeremy Barlow to a developmental contract. The midfielder came to the club last week from the Houston Dynamo in exchange for the club's third round selection in the 2009 MLS Supplemental Draft. Barlow had been selected by the Dynamo in the fourth round (56th overall) of the 2008 MLS SuperDraft.

A product of the D.C. United youth system and Reston FC, Barlow starred for four seasons at the University of Virginia. The 5-7, 150-pound midfielder totaled 12 goals and 18 assists in his collegiate career.

D.C. United's 2008 Major League Soccer season begins March 29, when it travels to Kansas City to play the Wizards, with the home opener being against Toronto FC on April 5.