Dakota Barnathan (born November 9, 1994) is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One whom he captains.
Career Early career Barnathan played college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) from 2013 and 2016, spending 2012 redshirted. While at VCU, Barnathan played for USL PDL sides Long Island Rough Riders and Portland Timbers U23s.
Professional On January 17, 2017, Barnathan was selected by FC Dallas in the third round of the 2017 Major League Soccer SuperDraft as the 59th overall pick.
Unsigned by Dallas, Barnathan joined United Soccer League side Swope Park Rangers on February 24, 2017. Barnathan was released by Swope Park on December 3, 2018. He subsequently signed with Ottawa Fury FC of the USL Championship on January 31, 2019.
In March 2021, after one season with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, Barnathan joined USL League One side FC Tucson.
Barnathan returned to Virginia in February 2022, signing with USL League One club Richmond Kickers.
On 5 November 2025, Barnathan signed a contract extension through the 2027 season.
On 27 March 2026, Barnathan made his 100th league appearance for the Kickers in a 1–0 loss against 2025 reigning champions One Knoxville.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsLeague CupThis includes the USL Cup and the U.S. Open Cup.ContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSwope Park Rangers2017USL1104000––1502018USL100–00––100Ottawa Fury FC2019USL Championship30–00––30Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC2020USL Championship80–——80FC Tucson2021USL League One24020——260Richmond Kickers2022USL League One2821020—3122023USL League One221–11—2322024USL League One21000102—3122025USL League One251–40––2912026USL League One300020––50Total99430193––1197Career total152040193––1767
Honors
Club Swope Park Rangers United Soccer League Cup: Runner-up 2017
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