Darius Madison
Darius Madison (born May 31, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for Australian club North Geelong Warriors FC in the National Premier Leagues Victoria 2.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | May 31, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | North Geelong Warriors | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| 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– | North Geelong Warriors | 45 | (28) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 July 2019 (UTC) | |||
Career
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
- http://www.virginiasports.com/sports/m-soccer/mtt/darius_madison_803786.html
- http://www.prospectxi.com/prospects/amateur/darius-madison/
- http://torontoreds.com/2016/01/22/toronto-fc-darius-madison-player-profile/
- http://www.brotherlygame.com/philadelphia-union-academy/2016/5/6/11606526/darius-madison-signs-pro-contract-with-kitsap-pumas
- http://www.brotherlygame.com/2017/2/13/14602796/darius-madison-signs-with-rochester-rhinos
- "Subscribe to the Geelong Advertiser". www.geelongadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved 2018-02-28.