MNUFC2 announced today that the club has signed defender Nick Dang to a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through 2026, with a club option for 2027.
“Nick’s physicality and a strong understanding of the game will help bolster our defense,” said MNUFC2 Head Coach Fanendo Adi. “I’m looking forward to seeing him continue to build his knowledge of the sport while strengthening his ability on the back line.”
“This is an exciting new chapter in my playing career, and I’m truly thankful for the club believing in me and giving me the opportunity to play the sport I love at the professional level,” said defender Nick Dang. “I could not have reached this moment without the amazing support of my family, previous coaches and teammates. I will continue to work hard and grow this season, ultimately to help MNUFC2 succeed and win trophies.”
Nick Dang joins MNUFC2 from the University of Virginia, where he made 33 game appearances (all starts) for the Cavaliers from 2024-25, notching six goals and providing two assists during his two seasons in Charlottesville. Notably, Dang’s six goals in 2024 were the most goals scored by a defender across all of NCAA Division I. Prior to his time with Virginia, the defender played collegiately at Lipscomb University from 2021-23. In total throughout his career at the college level, Dang made almost 70 game appearances across over 6,000 minutes played on the pitch.
The defender was the 49th-overall pick in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, selected by Real Salt Lake.
Dang earned a number of honors and recognitions throughout his time in college, including a Second Team All-ACC Selection, United Soccer Coaches First-Team All-South Region and ACC All-Tournament Team Selections in 2024. He was also named 2022 ASUN Freshman of the Year while at Lipscomb.
Prior to his collegiate career, Dang played for his high school team at Ravenwood High School, also competing with Ravenwood’s basketball and cross country teams.
Transaction: MNUFC2 signs defender Nick Dang to a one-year MLS NEXT Pro contract through 2026, with a club option for 2027.
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Nick Dang
Position: Defender
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 195
Date of Birth: 6/23/2003 (22 years old)
Birthplace: Austin, Texas
Hometown: Brentwood, Tennessee
Previous Club: University of Virginia
