Futty Danso Scored An Equalising Goal
March 22, 2019
The score was 1-0 to Algeria during the halftime break.
The Scorpions pushed for the equalising goal after the restart, but they could not beat Azzedine Doukha in goal for Algeria.
The visitors decided to introduce Italy-based striker Musa Barrow in the 64th minute as they looked to restore parity.
The Desert Foxes defence, which was marshalled by experienced defender Rafik Halliche, looked solid.
However, Gambia never lost hope as they grabbed a late equalising goal in stoppage time through Futty Danso.
The defender beat Doukha in the 92nd minute to ensure that Gambia held Algeria to a 1-1 stalemate.
Futty Danso Departs For Malaysia
May 31, 2018
CARY, N.C. (June 1, 2018) - North Carolina Football Club on Friday announced the departure of center back Futty Danso, who has left the team to continue his professional career in the Malaysia Super League.
A Rocky Mount, N.C., resident, Danso signed a short-term contract with NCFC prior to the start of the 2018 season and appeared in each of the club’s 11 matches between USL and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play, making 10 starts.
Before signing with NCFC in March, Danso spent the 2017 season in Malaysia with Kelantan FA, where he appeared in 22 matches and played 1,980 minutes.
North Carolina FC originally signed Danso to a short-term deal in hopes of extending his stay in North Carolina. The club wishes Futty nothing but the best in his new chapter.
Futty Danso : Growler of the Game!
May 25, 2018
Congrats to Futty Danso, tonight's Lonerider Growler of the Game winner! His performance was outstanding in the North Carolina FC vs. Atlanta United and the team won 4-0. Congratulations!
Toronto FC II on Knowing The Opponent
April 24, 2018
Gambian international Mamadou “Futty” Danso leads the backline. After a collegiate career at SPSU, the defender made eight appearances with the then Cary Railhawks. He found his way to Portland making 60 MLS appearances and then to Montreal playing briefly in 2014 with the Impact. He bounced around the lower divisions in the US before spending 2017 in the first division in Malaysia. The 34-year-old has 19 appearances for the Gambian national team scoring twice. He currently leads NCFC in total passes and passes per 90.
Futty Danso Named to USL Team of the Week
April 18, 2018
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TAMPA, Fla. (April 17, 2018)- North Carolina FC defender Futty Danso has been named to the USL Team of the Week for Week 5 of the 2018 season. Danso led NCFC's backline to its first shutout of the season and helped set up the second goal in NCFC's 2-0 victory over the Charlotte Independence last week.
USL Team of the Week
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D - Futty Danso, North Carolina FC: Danso helped hold the Charlotte Independence to only two shots on goal with 10 clearances and also won 12 of 16 duels and aerial duels during his side's 2-0 road victory.
Futty Danso Returns To North Carolina FC
March 11, 2018
CARY, N.C. (March 14, 2018) - North Carolina FC has strengthened its backline with the addition of a familiar face. The club will welcome back veteran defender Futty Danso pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and league and federation approval.
“We’re happy to sign him,” said North Carolina FC Head Coach Colin Clarke. “He’s been with us before and knows what’s expected. He’s someone that is going to bring size and presence to the backline. He’s a good defender. We’re happy to have him back and he’s going to be a big help to us defensively.”
“I’m happy to sign again with a club that has given me a lot,” said Danso. "I’ve been connected since my PDL days here. I’ve seen what the club has accomplished in the Triangle area and I’m excited to see it continue to grow. Going into the season, the only reason you play is to win. That’s the only thing we want accomplish this year – winning the league. That’s the goal for the team and that’s what I’m here to do.”
Danso returns to the area after playing for North Carolina FC in 2015. During his previous season at the club, the center back played 1,450 minutes in 19 appearances and scored one goal.
Danso has journeyed through the ranks of professional soccer in North America during his career. Most notably, Danso logged six years with the Portland Timbers, which included a move from the USSF Division 2 to MLS. He’s also made additional stops with the Montreal Impact and Rayo OKC.
Following the 2016 season, Danso took his talents to Malaysia where he spent the 2017 season with Kelantan FA in the Malaysia Super League. Danso played 1,980 minutes in 22 matches.
Prior to starting his professional career, the Gambian international played college soccer at North Carolina Wesleyan and Southern Polytechnic State University. He also featured for NCFC U-23 in the Premier Development League.
Danso will join a strong roster that features goalkeepers Austin Guerrero, George Marks and Alex Tambakis, defenders Peabo Doue, Wuilito Fernandes, Michael Harrington, Steven Miller, Carson Nsegbe, D.J. Taylor and Connor Tobin, midfielders Kyle Bekker, Nelson Blanco, Austin da Luz, Dre Fortune, Marcel Kandziora and Bernhard Luxbacher and forwards Donovan Ewolo, Marios Lomis and Daniel Rios.
For more information about the club, visit NorthCarolinaFC.com.
