Daniel Bloyou Explained

Daniel Bloyou (Danny)
Birth Date:18 April 2000
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Height:[1]
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2013–2018
Youthclubs1:Philadelphia Union
Collegeyears1:2018–2019
College1:Old Dominion Monarchs
Collegecaps1:32
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2020–2021
College2:Penn State Nittany Lions
Collegecaps2:33
Collegegoals2:16
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Reading United
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2021
Clubs2:Philadelphia Lone Star
Caps2:7
Goals2:2
Years3:2022
Clubs3:FC Tucson
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Ljungskile SK (loan)
Caps4:2
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Hartford Athletic
Caps5:3
Goals5:0
Pcupdate:October 18, 2023

Daniel Bloyou (born 18 April 2000) is a Ghanaian-born Footballer and founder of In Play Personal Training www.Inplaypersonaltrainer.com

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Bloyou was born in Accra, Ghana, but moved to Philadelphia in the United States, going on to play five seasons with the Philadelphia Union academy.[2] [3]

In 2018, Bloyou attended Old Dominion University to play college soccer. He went on to make 32 appearances for the Monarchs over two seasons.[4] In 2020, Bloyou transferred to Pennsylvania State University and played a further two seasons, scoring 16 goals and tallying nine assists in 33 appearances. In his senior season, he was named to the United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American, earned first-team All-Big Ten honors, and was named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team for scoring three goals and one assist in three games.[5]

While at college, Bloyou played in the USL League Two, spending 2019 with Reading United AC[6] and 2021 with Philadelphia Lone Star.[7] [8]

MLS SuperDraft

On 11 January 2022, Bloyou was selected 75th overall in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United.[9]

Professional

FC Tucson

On 8 March 2022, Bloyou signed his first professional contract, joining USL League One club FC Tucson.[10] [11] He made his debut on 2 April, starting in a 4–0 loss to Richmond Kickers.[12]

Ljungskile SK

On 22 July 2022, Tucson loaned Bloyou to Ljungskile SK.[13]

Hartford Athletic

On 4 August 2023, Bloyou signed a short-term deal with USL Championship side Hartford Athletic.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniel Bloyou.
  2. Web site: Academy | PhiladelphiaUnion.com. Philadelphia. Union. Philadelphia Union.
  3. Web site: Four Union Academy grads, Drexel star drafted in MLS SuperDraft. Matthew. Ralph. January 11, 2022. Brotherly Game.
  4. Web site: Daniel Bloyou – 2019–20 – Men's Soccer. Old Dominion University.
  5. Web site: Danny Bloyou – Men's Soccer. Penn State University Athletics.
  6. Web site: Reading United AC | uslleaguetwo.com. uslleaguetwo.com.
  7. Web site: Daniel Bloyou. April 21, 2021.
  8. Web site: Philadelphia Lone Star FC | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  9. Web site: 2022 MLS SuperDraft: Atlanta United's Four Selections | Atlanta United FC. atlutd.
  10. Web site: Daniel Bloyou Bolsters FC Tucson's Attack.
  11. Web site: Daniel Bloyou Bolsters FC Tucson's Attack. USLLeagueOne com Staff. March 8, 2022. USL League One.
  12. Web site: Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  13. Web site: FC Tucson & Deri Corfe Mutually Agree To Part Ways . FCTucson.com . 22 July 2022.
  14. Web site: Hartford signs forward Daniel Bloyou to 25-day contract. USLChampionship com Staff. 4 August 2023. USL Championship.