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D.C. United Select Forward Josh Fawole with 42nd Overall Pick

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D.C. United have selected Loyola University Maryland forward Josh Fawole with the 42nd (Second Round) overall pick in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. The Black-and-Red acquired the 42nd overall pick in a trade with the Portland Timbers on Jan. 1, 2018.


Fawole, a Columbia, Md. native, scored 20 goals and recorded 10 assists in 68 appearances (47 starts) over four seasons with Loyola (2016-2019). Last season, the forward was selected to the All-Patriot League First Team after scoring eight goals and recording two assists in 19 appearances (12 starts).


Player: Josh Fawole


Selection: 42nd overall pick (2nd round) in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft.


Position: Forward


Birthplace: Columbia, Md.


Country: United States


Birthdate: 07/21/1998


Age: 21


Height: 6’1"


Weight: 175


Status: Domestic