Derek Dodson was born on November 3,1998 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a wing-back for Major League Soccer club DC United.
14 Facts About Derek Dodson
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The club qualified for the playoffs in all five years and Dodson was named to the 2017 USSDA Central Conference Best XI.
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Derek Dodson played college soccer at Georgetown University, scoring 32 goals in 72 appearances for the Georgetown Hoyas between 2017 and 2021.
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Derek Dodson appeared in all 20 games as a freshman but was limited to seven starts.
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Derek Dodson was named to the Big East All-Conference first team at the end of regular season awards.
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On January 21,2021, Derek Dodson was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City.
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Derek Dodson scored five goals in 22 appearances as Hartford finished fifth in the Atlantic Division.
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Derek Dodson had his contract option declined by Orlando City at the end of the 2021 season.
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On February 18,2022, Derek Dodson signed with USL Championship side Memphis 901 ahead of their upcoming 2022 season.
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On December 15,2022, it was announced Derek Dodson had moved to USL Championship side Charleston Battery to reunite with recently appointed head coach Ben Pirmann, who had coached Memphis for the 2022 season.
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Derek Dodson was a key figure in the Battery's Eastern Conference title and run to the 2023 USL Championship Final, recording three goals and five assists in 38 games across the regular season and playoffs.
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Derek Dodson became a free agent following Charleston's 2023 season.
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Derek Dodson joined Major League Soccer club Minnesota United on January 15,2024.
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Derek Dodson joined USL Championship side Birmingham Legion FC on a season-long loan from May 22,2024.