12 Facts About Dominique Badji

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Dominique Badji was born on October 16,1992 and is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati.

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Dominique Badji spent two years at Episcopal High School, a prestigious boarding school in Alexandria, Virginia on a full scholarship before eventually attending Boston University where he played soccer for the Boston University Terriers.

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Dominique Badji was one of the most athletic collegiate players in the MLS Combine in 2015 in Ft.

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On 15 January 2015, Dominique Badji was selected by the Colorado Rapids as the 67th overall selection during the 2015 MLS SuperDraft.

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Dominique Badji scored his first professional goal on April 10 against FC Dallas, ending a 600 minute goalless drought for the club, dating back to 2014.

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Dominique Badji's performance earned him a spot on the MLS Team of the Week alongside teammate Dillon Powers.

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On 23 July 2018, Dominique Badji was traded to FC Dallas for the midfielder and USMNT Player Kellyn Acosta.

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Dominique Badji made his debut for the club in August 2018 against the Seattle Sounders and scored.

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Dominique Badji was subbed on and started games for the club more frequently.

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Dominique Badji achieved a total of ten appearances for the club in the 2018 season.

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On 29 July 2021, Dominique Badji returned to Colorado Rapids, traded in exchange for up to $100,000 in General Allocation Money.

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On 4 January 2022, Dominique Badji signed a one-year deal with FC Cincinnati as a free agent.