HARTFORD, Conn. – Hartford Athletic announced on Friday the club had signed forward Daniel Bloyou to a 25-day contract. Bloyou will be available for selection when Hartford hosts New Mexico United on Saturday night at Trinity Health Stadium.

Bloyou comes to Hartford after spending the 2022 season with FC Tucson, formerly of USL League One. He played in six matches, including an appearance in Tucson’s 3-2 victory against USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights FC in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Additionally, he made two appearances while on loan with Swedish club Ljungskile SK during his first professional campaign.

“Daniel has great pace and athleticism,” said Hartford Head Coach Omid Namazi. “He is creative in the final third and we think he can help us turn our chances into goals. We like the energy he brings as an attacking player and we’re excited to see him on the field.”

Bloyou had previously competed collegiately at Old Dominion University before transferring to Penn State. In his senior season 2021, he was instrumental in the Nittany Lions’ capture of the Big Ten Championship. Bloyou led his team with eight goals, was named a United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-America selection, and also earned first-team All-Big Ten honors.

He finished his two-year career in Happy Valley with 12 goals and nine assists. Shortly after the end of his collegiate career, Bloyou was selected 75th overall in the MLS SuperDraft by Atlanta United FC before joining the professional ranks in Tucson.

“Daniel is an unselfish striker who does more than just score goals,” said Athletic Technical Director Ray Reid. “He will add some excitement to our attacking play because of his ability to create for his teammates, while also being a talented finisher. He is a versatile offensive player who we are thrilled to add to our roster.”

The Ghanaian native spent five seasons with Philadelphia Union Academy before college. He also featured for USL League Two sides Philadelphia Lone Star FC and Reading United AC during his college career.