Allsopp finally joined DC on February 11 after a series of issues with his work visa were solved in time for pre-season training.

He left Victory to join Qatar side Al-Rayyan late last year but was released by the Middle East side in the New Year, sparking hopes he may make a return to the A-League.

Instead though he followed in the footsteps of fellow Victory legend Fred and moved to the USA with DC United.

"The league's made a bit of a reputation around the world," Allsopp told the MLS's official website. "Everyone knows about it and I'm looking forward to being part of it.

"I just want to do well for the club and for myself, and try and enjoy my time here in the States. It's a great opportunity for me and I'm hoping to be part of a successful team."

But Allsopp admits he doesn't see the move as route back into the Socceroos and has given up all hope of any World Cup recall.

"If I can do well here for D.C. then you never know what could happen, but I think I'd be crazy if I planned anything around making the national team," said Allsopp.

"It seems like I'm out of the picture at the moment so I'll just get on with it, try to enjoy my football and do as well as I can."

United are excited at the prospect of seeing Allsopp in action and plan to use him as a strong target man that also brings an extra X-Factor to his game.

"A lot of people think maybe when they see me that I'm going to be like an old-fashioned centre forward, to hold up the ball for the team -- which I do," said Allsopp.

"But I think there's a lot more to my game than that. ... I move around a lot more than someone that just sort of receives long balls on the chest."

His new boss, DC general manager Dave Kasper, added: "I don't know if you'd say he's a traditional target forward. He's good with his back to goal, but he's also pretty mobile and he's got good feet.

"He's a good soccer player."