Legion FC Signs Forward Macky Diop
December 9, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Birmingham Legion FC News Release
Forward Macky Diop with Atlanta United 2
(Birmingham Legion FC)
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Birmingham Legion FC announced today the signing of forward Amadou 'Macky' Diop, pending league and federation approval.
"We're excited to add Macky to our team," said Legion FC President and General Manager Jay Heaps. "He's a talented, versatile forward with experience in the USL Championship and is a great addition to compliment the players we have in the attack."
Diop most recently played for Atlanta United 2, scoring eight goals and adding two assists, including one against Legion FC this past August, in 32 games across the 2020 and 2021 seasons.
Before joining Atlanta, Diop played college soccer at Radford University and scored 13 goals in 16 appearances for the Highlanders. While in college, he also played with USL League Two side New York Red Bulls Under-23s and bagged four goals in six games.
Before coming to the United States, Diop got his start with Diambars FC, a team in the Senegalese First Division, and spent a year on loan with Dinamo Zagreb II. He joined the Croatia outfit a month before his 20th birthday, and managed to score three goals in 20 appearances.
Transaction: Birmingham Legion FC signed forward Macky Diop on December 9, 2021.
Player Profile:
Name: Amadou 'Macky' Diop
Position: Forward
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Birthdate: August 17, 1995 (age: 26)
Birthplace: Dakar, Senegal
Citizenship: Senegalese
Previous Club: Atlanta United 2 (USL Championship)
Instagram: @macky_st
Diop and his teammates will kick off the 2022 season at a new home, the brand-new Protective Stadium, and season tickets are available now! Find more info at bhmlegion.com/2022tickets.
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 Forward Macky Diop with Atlanta United 2 |
 Forward Macky Diop with Atlanta United 2 |
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