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Rowles made his international debut in 2022 and has won 24 Australia caps Hearts have confirmed centre-back Kye Rowles has signed for Major League Soccer side DC United. The Australia international, 26, signed for Hearts in 2022 from Central Coast Mariners and went on to make 103 appearances for the Tynecastle side, scoring one goal. He helped Steven Naismith's side to a third-place Scottish Premiership finish in the 2023-24 season, securing European qualification in consecutive campaigns. Hearts head coach Neil Critchley praised Rowles as a "fantastic servant" but described the deal as good for both the player and the club. The Premiership club say the fee is undisclosed. DC United announced Rowles has signed a two-year contract, with an option of another year. Hearts have already signed Jamie Mc Cart this month as a replacement for Rowles in defence, and Lewis Neilson was recalled from his loan at St Johnstone. But with injuries to Frankie Kent and Stephen Kingsley, Hearts may still look to add to their defensive options. Clark commits to Hearts until 2027 Visit our Hearts page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hearts news notifications in the BBC Sport app Premier League: Build-up and team news for four games including Arsenal v Spurs Why is frustration growing at Arteta's Arsenal? A clearer picture of Guardiola, his family life & the media A pregnant young woman is in crisis, but is it all a scam? Sarah Treleaven untangles a complex web of lies and deception in the new series of The Con Chris Packham unravels the world's most bizarre events Discover the secrets behind the bird-killing solar death ray and the monkey that's learnt first aid A psychological thriller set in the world of competitive gaming Limelight returns with a gripping new drama following the mysterious death of an esports athlete Bill Nighy stars in an Agatha Christie mystery The identity of Rachel Argyll's murderer is thrown into doubt eighteen months after the deed BBC to show Brechin v Hearts & Rangers v Fraserburgh Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? Who are the Commonwealth Games winners and losers? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Subscribe & follow updates on your Premiership team A clearer picture of Guardiola, his family life & the media New Match of the Day presenters announced In pictures: The 22 best sport photos of the week 'Forest heroics undone by Slot's super sub on night of pure theatre' 'Am I a servebot? ' - how Alcaraz's new look is reaping rewards Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey 'Why have they not run? !' - Bizarre end as England lose second ODI. Video'Why have they not run? !' - Bizarre end as England lose second ODI 'A fabulous and weird goal' - Ivanovic heads in ball on the ground. Video'A fabulous and weird goal' - Ivanovic heads in ball on the ground FA Cup replays: The arguments for and against Jacobs' incredible run features in NFL best plays. Video Jacobs' incredible run features in NFL best plays Bayindir shines as 10-man Man Utd beat Arsenal in Cup thriller Video Bayindir shines as 10-man Man Utd beat Arsenal in Cup thriller Broken nets, 'Maradona' skill and a new dad - Tamworth's tales on historic day 'A horrible moment! ' Long-range shot goes through Burnley keeper's legs. Video'A horrible moment! ' Long-range shot goes through Burnley keeper's legs 'He's held onto the ball and his beer' - watch one-handed crowd catch. Video'He's held onto the ball and his beer' - watch one-handed crowd catch World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed The qualifier using the Australian Open as 'fashion runway' Was Deschamps right to leave and will Zidane replace him? Is Potter the right fit for West Ham? Fantasy holes with lava fields - it's golf for the 21st Century Teenage kicks - what makes history-making Littler so good? © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.