Christiano François
François with Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Christiano François | ||
Date of birth | July 17, 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Cabaret, Haiti | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Playing position | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Youth career | |||
2010–2011 | Players Development Academy | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2013 | Maryland Terrapins | 24 | (5) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Central Jersey Spartans | 2 | (0) |
2013 | Baltimore Bohemians | 2 | (0) |
2014 | D.C. United | 0 | (0) |
2014 | → Richmond Kickers (loan) | 10 | (1) |
2014 | Ironbound Soul SC | 10 | (4) |
2015 | SC Vila Real | 14 | (1) |
2015–2016 | Felgueiras 1932 | 26 | (3) |
2017 | Rochester Rhinos | 12 | (1) |
2018– | Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC | 26 | (4) |
National team | |||
2015 | Haiti U23 | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 27, 2018 |
Christiano François (born July 17, 1993) is a Haitian footballer who plays for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in the United Soccer League.
Career
François came to the United States following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, playing prep soccer for two years at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey.[1] He enrolled in the University of Maryland's Maryland English Institute and formed a close bond with fellow Haitian Widner Saint-Cyr. Following a freshman season where he scored 5 goals in 24 games for the Terrapins, François was forced to redshirt his sophomore year due to academic reasons.[2]
After two years at Maryland, François decided to leave college early and sign a contract with Major League Soccer. He was claimed by D.C. United via the Waiver Draft on January 24, 2014.[3] On March 25, François was loaned to USL Pro affiliate club Richmond Kickers[4] He made his professional debut on April 5 in a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[5]
On August 8, 2014; he was recalled from Richmond and released by D.C. United.[6]
On January 21, 2015 he signed with SC Vila Real as a forward and right-wing midfielder.[7]
In August 2015 he signed with Felgueiras 1932.
On March 21, 2017, he signed with USL side Rochester Rhinos.[8]
References
- ↑ "Christiano Francois has gone from earthquake-ravaged Haiti to top-ranked Maryland soccer". The Washington Post. October 18, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Maryland Terrapins lose two key players". The Washington Post. August 16, 2013. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ↑ "Christiano Francois claimed in a Waiver Draft". DCunited.com. D.C. United. 24 January 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ↑ "UNITED SENDS FOUR TO RICHMOND". Richmond Kickers. 25 March 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ↑ "Kickers Claim Win Against Riverhounds". USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2014.
- ↑ Goff, Steven. "D.C. United acquires David Estrada from Seattle, loses Michael Seaton for month". WashingtonPost.com. The Washington Post. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ↑ http://www.desportivotransmontano.com/vila-real-contrata-dois-hatianos/
- ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/news_article/show/772352?referrer_id=2427467
External links
- Christiano François at Major League Soccer
- Maryland Terrapins bio
- USSF Development Academy bio at the Wayback Machine (archived 2014-04-09)
- desportivotransmontano.com