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Darius Madison

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Darius Madison
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-05-31) May 31, 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
2008–2011 La Salle College High School
2011–2012 Philadelphia Union
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2014 Virginia Cavaliers 59 (12)
2015 UMBC Retrievers 13 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Reading United 21 (9)
2016 Kitsap Pumas 10 (1)
2017 Rochester Rhinos 18 (3)
2018–2019 North Geelong Warriors 49 (29)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 July 2019 (UTC)

Darius Madison (born May 31, 1994) is an American professional soccer player.

Career

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Madison played fours years of college soccer, including three years at the University of Virginia and a single year at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.[1]

Madison also played with USL PDL side Reading United from 2013 to 2015.[2]

On January 19, 2016, Madison was selected in the fourth round (70th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC.[3] However, he wasn't signed by the club and instead joined PDL side Kitsap Pumas for their 2016 season.[4]

Madison signed with United Soccer League club Rochester Rhinos on February 13, 2017.[5]

In February 2018, Madison moved to Geelong, Australia, signing for North Geelong Warriors FC, a club competing in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2.[6] Madison started life at his new club by scoring on debut, the winner in a 1–0 win over Melbourne Victory FC Reserves at Epping Stadium. Madison finished the season with 13 goals, the third highest tally in NPL2 West. At the club's end-of-season awards night, Madison claimed the Fans' Player of the Year award.

References

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  1. ^ "Darius Madison Bio - VIRGINIASPORTS.COM - The University of Virginia Official Athletic Site". www.virginiasports.com. Archived from the original on April 24, 2013.
  2. ^ Amateur. Darius Madison
  3. ^ "Toronto FC: Darius Madison Player Profile". January 22, 2016.
  4. ^ "Darius Madison signs pro contract with Kitsap Pumas". May 6, 2016.
  5. ^ "Darius Madison signs with Rochester Rhinos". February 13, 2017.
  6. ^ "Subscribe to the Geelong Advertiser". www.geelongadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
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