King attended Shawnee High School where he was a four-year starter (2000–03) under coach Brian Gibney.
[1] He led the Renegades to a 99–5–3 record during his tenure, including 2001 and 2003 Group IV state championships.
[2] Additionally, King was named a USYSA Inter-Regional All-American and finished his prep career with 46 goals and 56 assists.
[2] King was selected to play for the Region I Olympic Development Program team from 1999 to 2004 and participated as a U–16 national pool player.
Candidates must maintain a career 3.0 or better grade point average and have gotten 3.0+ each of their past two semesters to qualify.
[8] On November 26, 2008, King was selected by Seattle Sounders FC in the fourth round of the 2008 MLS Expansion Draft.
[10] He made his debut for DC a day later in a 2–0 loss at home to the New York Red Bulls.