WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT: Former Battling Bishop Mamadou Danso acquired by D.C. United

Rocky Mount, NC - North Carolina Wesleyan men's soccer coach Jason Kilby is pleased to announce that former Bishop Mamadou Danso has become the first NCWC player in history to join the MLS (Major League Soccer). Danso, better known as "Futty" to his coaches and teammates, was acquired by D.C. United and General Manager Dave Kasper on February 13th via the waiver ranking order.

A native of The Gambia, the talented defender played for Kilby as a freshman in 2005, helping the team to a 14-5 overall record and perfect 6-0 mark in USA South play.

Danso transferred to Southern Polytechnic University in 2007, where he was named Newcomer of the Year and a First Team All-Conference performer. This past season saw Futty move from his natural center back position to the forward slot. He proceeded to lead the league in scoring with 19 goals and six assists, despite playing out of position.

After being named the 2008 Southern States Athletic Conference Player of the Year, Offensive Player of Year, and a First Team All-Conference pick, Danso was most recently honored as an All-America Honorable Mention selection by the NAIA.

Said Kasper of Danso, "We are pleased to have obtained Mamadou from the MLS waiver process.  He is a strong central defender with a big, physical presence and we look forward to giving him an opportunity to earn a spot with D.C. United."   

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