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Goalkeeper Bill Hamid signs extension at D.C. United

U.S. goalkeeper Bill Hamid has sealed a multi-year contract extension with D.C. United, the club announced on Friday.

Hamid is the reigning MLS goalkeeper of the year after recording 10 shutouts in 14 wins, and was the only keeper to finish in the league's top three in saves percentage, shutouts and goals against average.

The 24-year-old is a homegrown player and has played for United since 2009.

"We are thrilled to secure Bill's services and that he will continue to be a part of his hometown club," said United general manager Dave Kasper. "D.C. United's first Homegrown player has developed into an outstanding goalkeeper and we believe his best years are still ahead of him."

Hamid has started this season with three shutouts in D.C.'s first five games.

He has made two appearances for the U.S. national team, most recently against Republic of Ireland in a November friendly.