14 Facts About Waylon Francis

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Waylon Dwayne Francis Box is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Liga FPD club Herediano and the Costa Rica national team.

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Waylon Francis began his career in the youth system of Deportivo Saprissa.

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Waylon Francis made his First Division debut with Brujas on January 13,2011 in a match against Barrio Mexico.

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Waylon Francis was a high-profile subject of racist slants in a game against Cartagines, prompting the referee to stop the game.

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In 2015, Waylon Francis was selected along with two other teammates, to participate in the MLS All-Star Game versus Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League.

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Waylon Francis missed the end of the 2016 season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in early October.

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On 14 December 2017, Waylon Francis was traded to Seattle Sounders FC for $50,000 of General Allocation Money.

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On 5 February 2019, Waylon Francis was traded to Columbus Crew SC for $50,000 of General Allocation Money.

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Columbus declined their contract option on Waylon Francis following their 2020 season.

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Waylon Francis re-signed with the club on 6 January 2021.

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On 3 February 2022, it was announced that Waylon Francis had signed a 3 year deal with Herediano to return to his native Costa Rica.

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Waylon Francis was a part of the team that won the 2013 Copa Centroamericana, in which he made his debut against Nicaragua.

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Waylon Francis was a part of the team that reached the quarterfinals at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Waylon Francis was married to Stephanie Gonzales Davila, but they were divorced in 2016.