1. Dane Kelly was born on 9 February 1991 and is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a striker for Charlotte Independence.
16 Facts About Dane Kelly
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Dane Kelly began his career in his native Jamaica with top-flight Jamaica National Premier League side Tivoli Gardens.
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Dane Kelly moved to the United States in 2011 after to attend open tryouts with the Charleston Battery after being spotted by the club during a scouting trip to Jamaica.
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In 2014, Dane Kelly was named the club's player of the year and earned first team all-USL honors.
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Dane Kelly signed with Sporting Kansas City's USL affiliate side Swope Park Rangers on 16 December 2015.
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Dane Kelly earned the 2017 USL MVP and Golden Boot award, leading the league with 18 goals scored.
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On 9 March 2018, Dane Kelly signed with MLS club DC United.
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On 16 January 2019, Dane Kelly signed with USL Championship side Indy Eleven.
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On 27 January 2020, Dane Kelly moved again, joining USL Championship side Charlotte Independence.
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Dane Kelly scored a hat trick against Charlotte's in-state rival North Carolina FC on 5 September 2020.
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In early 2021, Dane Kelly signed with Israeli Premier League side Bnei Sakhnin.
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On 19 May 2021, Dane Kelly re-signed with Charlotte Independence following his spell in Israel.
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Dane Kelly stayed in the USL Championship by signing with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on January 7,2022.
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On March 15,2022, Dane Kelly was named USL Championship Player of the Week for Week 1, having scored his 100th regular season goal in the league against Memphis 901 on March 12,2022.
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On 2 March 2023, Dane Kelly returned to Charlotte Independence for the third time, joining ahead of the 2023 USL League One season.
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In 2017, Dane Kelly was called up to the Jamaica senior national team.