Dante Marini

American soccer player

Dante Marini - American soccer player
Born

July 21st, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a midfielder in professional soccer. Began a collegiate career at the University of California, Los Angeles, before turning professional. Competed in Major League Soccer with the Chicago Fire and made appearances in multiple seasons. Also played for various lower division teams in the United States, contributing to the development of soccer at those levels.

Played for Chicago Fire in MLS

Competed in collegiate soccer at UCLA

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