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FC Dallas Signs Colombian Striker Milton Rodriguez

May 13, 2010 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


FRISCO, Texas (May 13, 2010) -Colombian striker Milton Rodriguez will join FC Dallas July 15 when the summer transfer window opens, pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC), the team announced today. Per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"Milton is a very good striker who has a deep and rich resume," said FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman. "He is a goal scorer who has the ability to create goals for his teammates as well as hold the ball in the attacking third. He will be a very good addition to FC Dallas."

Rodriguez, 34, is currently the leading scorer for Real Cartagena (8-5-4) where he has scored a league-best six goals and tallied one assist in 15 games, bringing his career total to 137 goals.

The left-footed striker spent the bulk of his professional career with Deportivo Cali, appearing in 98 games and tallying 38 goals.

Most recently, Rodriguez has played for clubs Millonarios, Deportes Tolima and Real Cartagena. He has three caps with the Colombian national team.

Rodriguez's Professional Career

1997-98: Corporacio Tulua

1999: Independiente Santa Fe

2000-02: Deportivo Cali / Corporacio Tulua / Palmira Cajamarca

2003: Independiente Santa Fe / Deportivo Cali

2004-2005: Deportivo Cali / Deportivo Pereira

2005-2006: Chonbuk Hyundai Motors Jeonju

2006-07: Newcastle Jets

2007-08: America Cali / Deportivo Cali

2008-09: Los Millonarios Bogota

2009: Deportes Tolima

2010: Real Cartagena

Name: Milton Rodriguez

Number: TBD

Height: 5'11

Weight: 163

DOB: April 28, 1976 (34)

Last Club: Real Cartagena

Nationality: Colombian

Place of Birth: Cali, Colombia

Hometown: Cali, Colombia

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