Christiano François Explained

Christiano François
Birth Date:17 July 1993
Birth Place:Cabaret, Haiti
Height:1.70m
Position:Winger, Forward
Currentclub:Loudoun United
Clubnumber:17
Youthyears1:2010–2011
Youthclubs1:Players Development Academy
Collegeyears1:2012–2013
College1:Maryland Terrapins
Collegecaps1:24
Collegegoals1:5
Years1:2011
Clubs1:Central Jersey Spartans
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Baltimore Bohemians
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Clubs3:D.C. United
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Richmond Kickers (loan)
Caps4:10
Goals4:1
Years5:2014
Clubs5:Ironbound Soul SC
Caps5:10
Goals5:4
Years6:2015
Clubs6:Vila Real
Caps6:14
Goals6:1
Years7:2015–2016
Clubs7:Felgueiras 1932
Caps7:26
Goals7:3
Years8:2016
Clubs8:FC Motown
Years9:2017
Clubs9:Rochester Rhinos
Caps9:14
Goals9:1
Years10:2018
Clubs10:Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
Caps10:33
Goals10:4
Years11:2019
Clubs11:Ottawa Fury
Caps11:29
Goals11:8
Years12:2020
Clubs12:Reno 1868
Caps12:16
Goals12:6
Years13:2021
Clubs13:Miami FC
Caps13:31
Goals13:11
Years14:2022
Clubs14:El Paso Locomotive
Caps14:26
Goals14:1
Years15:2023
Clubs15:Rio Grande Valley FC
Caps15:33
Goals15:3
Years16:2024–
Clubs16:Loudoun United
Caps16:0
Goals16:0
Nationalyears1:2015
Nationalteam1:Haiti U23
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019–
Nationalteam2:Haiti
Nationalcaps2:3
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:15 December 2023
Nationalteam-Update:7 September 2019

Christiano François (born July 17, 1993) is a Haitian professional footballer who plays as a winger for the Loudoun United in the USL Championship and for the Haiti national team.

Career

Early career

François came to the United States following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, playing prep soccer for two years at Saint Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey.[1] He enrolled in the University of Maryland's Maryland English Institute and formed a close bond with fellow Haitian Widner Saint-Cyr. Following a freshman season where he scored 5 goals in 24 games for the Terrapins, François was forced to redshirt his sophomore year due to academic reasons.[2]

D.C. United

After two years at Maryland, François decided to leave college early and sign a contract with Major League Soccer. He was claimed by D.C. United via the Waiver Draft on January 24, 2014.[3] On March 25, François was loaned to USL Pro affiliate club Richmond Kickers[4] He made his professional debut on April 5 in a 3-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[5]

On August 8, 2014; he was recalled from Richmond and released by D.C. United.[6]

On January 21, 2015 he signed with SC Vila Real as a forward and right-wing midfielder.[7]

In August 2015 he signed with Felgueiras 1932.

FC Motown

During 2016, François made appearances with New Jersey amateur side FC Motown.[8] [9]

Rochester Rhinos

On March 21, 2017, he signed with USL side Rochester Rhinos.[10]

Ottawa Fury

Following a season with Pittsburgh Riverhounds, François signed with Ottawa Fury FC of the USL Championship on December 3, 2018.[11]

Miami FC

On January 18, 2021, François signed with USL Championship side Miami FC.[12]

El Paso Locomotive FC

François joined El Paso Locomotive in the USL Championship's Western Conference on 8 February 2022.[13] He made 26 league appearances, scoring one goal and assisting another, before departing the club following the expiry of his contract.[14]

Rio Grande Valley FC Toros

On January 27, 2023, François signed with Rio Grande Valley FC.[15]

Loudoun United FC

François joined Loudoun United on 15 December 2023.[16]

International career

François made his debut for Haiti national football team on 7 September 2019 in a CONCACAF Nations League game against Curaçao, he replaced Derrick Etienne in the 78th minute.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Christiano Francois has gone from earthquake-ravaged Haiti to top-ranked Maryland soccer. . October 18, 2012 . January 17, 2018.
  2. News: Maryland Terrapins lose two key players . . August 16, 2013 . January 17, 2018.
  3. Web site: Christiano Francois claimed in a Waiver Draft. DCunited.com. D.C. United. 9 April 2014. 24 January 2014. 2 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140202114048/http://www.dcunited.com/news/2014/01/christiano-francois-claimed-in-a-waiver-draft. dead.
  4. Web site: UNITED SENDS FOUR TO RICHMOND. Richmond Kickers. 9 April 2014. 25 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140409085456/http://www.richmondkickers.com/home/797004.html. 9 April 2014. dead.
  5. Web site: Kickers Claim Win Against Riverhounds. USLsoccer.com. United Soccer Leagues. 9 April 2014. 5 April 2014. https://archive.today/20140409004451/http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72011+Elements/Display+E+47116+News/Display/+22375+65672522+14606. 9 April 2014. dead.
  6. News: Goff. Steven. D.C. United acquires David Estrada from Seattle, loses Michael Seaton for month. The Washington Post. 8 August 2014.
  7. Web site: SC Vila Real contrata dois haitianos | Desportivo Transmontano . 2015-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150222055728/http://www.desportivotransmontano.com/vila-real-contrata-dois-hatianos/ . 2015-02-22 . dead .
  8. Web site: USLSoccer com Staff . Rhinos' Francois Set for Familiar Foe . USL Championship . 18 January 2021 . 16 May 2017.
  9. Web site: Welcome to NPSL: FC Motown . FC Motown . 18 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190424183511/https://fcmotown.com/welcome-to-npsl-fc-motown/ . 24 April 2019.
  10. Web site: Rhinos Add Felix, Francois to Squad. USLSoccer.com Staff. 21 March 2017.
  11. Web site: Fury FC Acquires François from Hounds. uslchampionship.com. Staff. 3 December 2018.
  12. Web site: Communications . Miami FC . Dangerous Winger Christiano François Signs with Miami FC . Miami FC . 18 January 2021 . 18 January 2021 . 20 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210120043611/https://www.miamifc.com/news_article/show/1141240 . dead .
  13. Web site: Locomotive FC Adds Haitian International Christiano Francois . USLChampionship.com . 8 February 2022 . 8 February 2022.
  14. Web site: John-Brown and Francois Not Returning For 2023 Season . 2022-10-20 . El Paso Locomotive FC .
  15. Web site: Toros sign Haitian international Christiano François . USLChampionship.com . 27 January 2023 . . 27 January 2023.
  16. Web site: Ocampo . J. . Loudoun United FC Haitian International Christiano François Through 2024 . LoudounUnitedFC.com . . 15 December 2023.
  17. Web site: CONCACAF. Curaçao v Haiti game report. 7 September 2019.