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Bloomfield's Rashawn Dally Signs with Hartford Athletic

January 13, 2022 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) - Hartford Athletic News Release


HARTFORD, Conn. (January 13, 2021) - Hartford Athletic has signed Bloomfield, CT native Rashawn Dally ahead of the 2022 season, pending league and federation approval.

Dally attended the Watkinson School in Hartford before playing four years on the Quinnipiac Men's Soccer team. He played four seasons for the Bobcats, tallying sixteen goals and fifteen assists over seventy-eight matches. The forward was invited to the Jamaica National Team senior camp in March 2018 and has experience in camps with Jamaica at various youth levels. He was a two-time United Soccer Coaches All-East Region Third-Team honoree (2016, 2018), and a three-time All-MAAC performer (2018 first team; 2016, 2017 second team).

"In my short time in Connecticut, it's been clear how much talent is in this state. We are thrilled to bring one of its finest products back home in Rashawn," said Head Coach Harry Watling. "Fans can expect a physically dominant, mobile target man and plenty of goals from Rashawn this season. He is a great fit for our style of play and I am excited to get him on the pitch."

Dally was selected 49th overall by FC Cincinnati in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft after finishing his collegiate career. He played sixteen matches over two seasons for the former USL side while also spending two stints on loan, one with Memphis 901 FC in 2019 and another with Las Vegas Lights in 2020. He re-signed with Memphis for the 2021 season and appeared in twenty-four matches, starting six.

"This is a really special moment for me to sign with my hometown club," Dally said. "My professional career has taken me all over the country and now I get to come back home and play in front of my family and friends. I could not be happier to be part of this organization."

Dally founded Rulla Sports Empowerment which aims to provide young athletes with the necessary tools to maximize their athletic abilities. Already making an impact in the community, the organization hosted its inaugural "Kick It With The Pro's" camp for Greater Hartford area kids in East Windsor in late December.

"Growing up in Connecticut, I was fortunate to get the opportunity to play soccer at a high level," Dally said. "I want to give that back to the next generation of kids who have the same dream I had."

Hartford Athletic has now signed the following players for the 2022 season:

Forwards: Jeciel Cedeño, Rashawn Dally, Juan Carlos Obregón Jr.

Midfielders: Danny Barrera, Christian Gómez, Conor McGlynn, Luka Prpa, Peter-Lee Vassell

Defenders: Ash Apollon, Younes Boudadi, Tulu

Goalkeeper: Austin Pack

More information on the 2022 roster will be announced in the coming weeks.

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