DiPrima Returns After Season-Ending Injury in 2015
March 14, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Penn FC News Release
Harrisburg, PA - After suffering a season-ending injury in 2015, Danny DiPrima will return for his third season with the Islanders in 2016.
In 2015, prior to his knee injury, DiPrima scored one goal and played for a total of 881 minutes, doubling from the prior season. In 2014, DiPrima helped lead the Islanders to the USL Championship Final, appearing in 15 matches, tallying 465 minutes on the pitch and netting one goal and one assist.
"Danny had a great 2015 Season that was unfortunately cut short due to injury," said Head Coach Bill Becher. "However, we are optimistic his relentless off-season work has him back to full strength."
Prior to his professional career with the Islanders, the 22-year-old product of the City Islanders Youth Academy and graduate of Northern High School attended St. John's University before transferring to NC State University. During his three year run with the Wolfpack, DiPrima appeared in 51 matches, netting four goals and dishing out five assists.
Formerly, DiPrima had an outstanding youth career with Northern High School and the Harrisburg City Islanders Youth Academy. At Northern, DiPrima was a four-year varsity starter and earned First-Team All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. He was also voted Conference Player of the Year as a junior. DiPrima captained the Polar Bears during both his junior and senior seasons at Northern.
The Islanders 2016 Home Opener is set for Friday, April 22nd against Louisville City FC at First National Bank Field, Harrisburg. Fans can purchase tickets at www.cityislanders.com or by calling Anthony Catalani II, Director of Tickets and Fan Development at 717-441-4625 (GOAL).
For more information about the Islanders visit www.cityislanders.com and follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook or by calling 717-441-4625 (GOAL).
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