Rashawn Dally Selected By FC Cincinnati in MLS SuperDraft
1/14/2019 1:05:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Dally Becomes First Player in Program History to Be Selected in MLS Draft
CHICAGO – Quinnipiac men's soccer senior forward Rashawn Dally has been selected by FC Cincinnati in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at McCormick Place.
Dally – who was taken by Cincinnati with the first pick of the third round (49th overall), becomes the first Quinnipiac student-athlete to be selected in the MLS SuperDraft.
"It is truly humbling to become the first Quinnipiac player to be drafted in the MLS. I am truly grateful to represent the program, and to do my part in continuing to help it grow," Dally said. "This is a very exciting time for me, I have worked my whole life for this moment. It's especially nice to see how proud my family and friends are. I am looking forward to continuing to grow as a player and a person at the professional level."
Dally recorded 16 points and 15 assists in his career with the Bobcats, playing in 78 career games - which ranks tied for No. 5 in program history. He tallied six goals and six assists in 2018 to finish second on the team in total scoring (18 points). Dally recorded 15 points (five goals, five assists) in MAAC play.
He participated in the 2019 Adidas MLS Player Combine from Jan. 3-9, 2019 in Orlando, Florida – be coming the third student-athlete in Quinnipiac history to be selected to participate in the combine, joining Graciano Brito ('08) and Freddy Hall ('10).
"I'm very pleased for Rashawn and his family," Quinnipiac head coach Eric Da Costa said. "This is a wonderful moment for a young man who has selflessly worked for the team over his career. To see him have an opportunity, be prepared for the challenge and perform so well at the combine was special."
Dally recorded 16 points and 15 assists in his career with the Bobcats, playing in 78 career games - which ranks tied for No. 5 in program history. He tallied six goals and six assists in 2018 to finish second on the team in total scoring (18 points). Dally recorded 15 points (five goals, five assists) in MAAC play.
"We have been blessed with many fantastic players who have come through our program and gone on to play professionally," said Da Costa. "The extraordinary growth of MLS and professional soccer across the nation has opened up new doors for college players. Having Rashawn be our first ever draft pick is a proud milestone for us because he checks so many boxes as a player, teammate, student and person. This is the standard future players will look to uphold."
Quinnipiac men's soccer went 10-6-3 in 2018, posting an 8-1-1 mark in MAAC play. Dally and the Bobcats advanced to the MAAC Tournament finals, falling vs. Rider by one goal. Quinnipiac won 10 of its last 14 contests to finish the season, outscoring opponents 29-12 in that span. The program has appeared in the semifinal round in each of the last three years.
Dally – who was taken by Cincinnati with the first pick of the third round (49th overall), becomes the first Quinnipiac student-athlete to be selected in the MLS SuperDraft.
"It is truly humbling to become the first Quinnipiac player to be drafted in the MLS. I am truly grateful to represent the program, and to do my part in continuing to help it grow," Dally said. "This is a very exciting time for me, I have worked my whole life for this moment. It's especially nice to see how proud my family and friends are. I am looking forward to continuing to grow as a player and a person at the professional level."
Dally recorded 16 points and 15 assists in his career with the Bobcats, playing in 78 career games - which ranks tied for No. 5 in program history. He tallied six goals and six assists in 2018 to finish second on the team in total scoring (18 points). Dally recorded 15 points (five goals, five assists) in MAAC play.
He participated in the 2019 Adidas MLS Player Combine from Jan. 3-9, 2019 in Orlando, Florida – be coming the third student-athlete in Quinnipiac history to be selected to participate in the combine, joining Graciano Brito ('08) and Freddy Hall ('10).
"I'm very pleased for Rashawn and his family," Quinnipiac head coach Eric Da Costa said. "This is a wonderful moment for a young man who has selflessly worked for the team over his career. To see him have an opportunity, be prepared for the challenge and perform so well at the combine was special."
Dally recorded 16 points and 15 assists in his career with the Bobcats, playing in 78 career games - which ranks tied for No. 5 in program history. He tallied six goals and six assists in 2018 to finish second on the team in total scoring (18 points). Dally recorded 15 points (five goals, five assists) in MAAC play.
"We have been blessed with many fantastic players who have come through our program and gone on to play professionally," said Da Costa. "The extraordinary growth of MLS and professional soccer across the nation has opened up new doors for college players. Having Rashawn be our first ever draft pick is a proud milestone for us because he checks so many boxes as a player, teammate, student and person. This is the standard future players will look to uphold."
Quinnipiac men's soccer went 10-6-3 in 2018, posting an 8-1-1 mark in MAAC play. Dally and the Bobcats advanced to the MAAC Tournament finals, falling vs. Rider by one goal. Quinnipiac won 10 of its last 14 contests to finish the season, outscoring opponents 29-12 in that span. The program has appeared in the semifinal round in each of the last three years.
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