TicketsMay 6, 2010
CINCINNATI - University of Cincinnati men's soccer standout Judson McKinney (Cuyahoga Falls, OH/ Cuyahoga Valley Christian) was signed by the Dayton Dutch Lions FC of the United Soccer Leagues on May 5.
McKinney started 75 of 76 career matches at UC, and had a 72-match starting streak snapped only when injury caused him to come off the bench at Rutgers in 2009. McKinney played right back during his freshman and sophomore campaigns before shifting to the midfield for his final two seasons. The four-year starter tallied three career goals and four assists.
As a freshman, McKinney helped the Bearcats to a BIG EAST Red Division Championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.
The Dayton Dutch Lions are members of the Premier Development League, the top U23 men's league in North America. The USL Premier Development League (PDL) features 68 teams within four conferences across the United States and Canada. The PDL provides elite collegiate players the opportunity to taste a higher level of competition while maintaining their eligibility. The USL Premier Development League has proven to be an important stepping stone for top professionals now playing around the world. For more information on the Lions, who are in their first season as an expansion PDL franchise, visit www.dutchlionsfc.com.