MLS D.C. United

D.C. United Claims Christiano Francois Via Wavier Draft

January 24, 2014 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2014) - D.C. United today announced the club has claimed former University of Maryland product Christiano Francois via a waiver draft. Francois, a former Haiti U-17 National Team member, relinquished his college eligibility after the MLS SuperDraft by signing a contract with MLS making him available to all teams via a waiver draft.

"Christiano is a dynamic attacking player who has a big upside," said D.C. United General Manager Dave Kasper. "We look forward to getting him started as a professional."

Originally from Haiti, Francois moved to the United States four years ago and attended St. Benedict's Prep in New Jersey for two years before joining the University of Maryland in 2012. In high school, he was named Gatorade New Jersey Boys Soccer Player of the Year as he scored 44 goals and 22 assists and led St. Benedict's to a state title and a perfect 24-0 record. In two seasons, he recorded a total of 60 goals and 41 assists. Francois appeared in all 24 games (three starts) during his freshman season at Maryland, finishing the season with five goals and four assists.

Name: Christiano Francois

Height: 5'7

Weight: 140

Position: Forward

Birthdate: July 17, 1993

Age: 20

Hometown: Newark, N.J.

Previous Club: University of Maryland

Acquired: Signed via Waiver Draft on January 24, 2014

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