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SuperDraft Selection Kadono Joins Loudoun United FC

By USLChampionship.com Staff, 02/15/19, 12:16PM EST

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Williams excited by promise shown by former Cal, San Francisco Glens FC forward


Loudoun United FC signing Shinya Kadono recorded 20 goals in 66 appearances for the University of California in his collegiate career. | Photo courtesy Cal Athletics / Robert Edwards

LEESBURG, Va. – Loudoun United FC announced on Friday it had acquired forward Shinya Kadono for the club’s inaugural season in the USL Championship, pending league and federation approval.

“Shinya had a great collegiate career and has looked promising in preseason,” said Loudoun United FC Head Coach Richie Williams. “We are thrilled to add him to our growing roster and we’re hoping he can make a real impact on our attacking unit this season.”

Kadono was the 72nd overall pick by D.C. United in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft. A native of Japan, Kadono moved to the U.S., as a child and holds permanent residency which designates him as a domestic player. Following his move to the U.S., Kadono grew up in Irvine, Calif., and played at Woodbridge High School.

Kadono scored 20 goals and recorded three assists in 66 appearances for the University of California over four seasons. His 12 goals and two assists in 2018 earned him a USC Second Team All-Far West Region selection and a First Team All-Pacific 12 Conference selection.

In addition to his collegiate career, Kadono also competed for San Francisco Glens FC in USL League Two in the 2018 season, where he scored one goal and one assist in five appearances for the side.

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