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Phoenix Rising FC Standout Amadou Dia Returns for 2019 Season

Published on November 27, 2018 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Phoenix Rising FC News Release


PHOENIX - Phoenix Rising Football Club announced today that defender Amadou Dia would return for the 2019 season. Per club policy, the details of the contract will not be made public.

"I am honored to be returning to Phoenix and I am looking forward to getting back to work with my teammates and coaches next season, didsaid. "We are all hungry to build on the 2018 season and bring the fans of Phoenix the trophy they desire."

Dia officially returned to the club for his second season on December 6, 2017, and played 3,086 minutes (best on the team) in 35 appearances last season. He also contributed three assists to the club's record-breaking offense and created the third-most chances on the team (31). Defensively, Dia was second on the team in tackles won (30) and third on the team in clearances (85). Dia played every minute of the club's 2018 playoff run and was named to the USL Team of the week in Week 5.

Dia first signed with the club on June 9th, 2017, and made his club debut on June 10th against Whitecaps FC 2. In his debut, Dia provided the assist for Didier Drogba's first-ever goal with Phoenix Rising. He went on to tally three assists and two goals in addition to being named to the USL Team of the Week once in 2017.

Prior to his time in Phoenix, Dia spent four years playing college soccer at Clemson University, where he appeared in 70 matches and scored four goals while adding four assists from 2011-2014. In 2015, he was the 29th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Sporting Kansas City. In his rookie season with Sporting Kansas City, he appeared in 22 matches (13 starts) and notched an assist. In 2016 he appeared in ten matches (nine starts). He finished the 2016 season the MLS side Montreal Impact.

Dia becomes the fourth player officially announced for the 2019 roster. He joins fellow returnees James Musa, Collin Fernandez, and Joey Farrell.

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