Men's Soccer Dukes in the Pros

As multiple professional soccer leagues kick off their seasons, James Madison men's soccer will have five alumni playing at the next level in the United States, Canada and Iceland. Below is all the information you need to follow your favorite Duke in the pros.

C.J. Sapong
Years at JMU: 2007-10
Club: Philadelphia Union (MLS)
Position: Forward
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The 2011 Major League Soccer Rookie of the Year is off to a hot start in his third season with the Philadelphia Union. Through four games, Sapong leads the Union with three goals, accounting for 75 percent of its scoring this season. In a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC on March 11, he timed his run perfectly before receiving a through ball, beating the goalkeeper with a head fake and depositing the ball into the open net. Sapong also scored a well-placed header against Orlando City SC on March 18 and pounced on a rebound for a goal against DC United on April 1.

Sapong isn't just standing out on the field, he's trying to make a difference off of it. He and other board members have created Sacred Seeds, a nonprofit with the goal of spreading urban, self-sufficient greenhouses to produce healthy food for Philadelphia residents. For more info, visit thesacredseeds.org.

Kyle Morton
Years at JMU: 2012-16
Club: Rochester Rhinos (USL – New England Revolution affiliate)
Position: Goalkeeper
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After a prolific career between the posts for JMU, Morton will start his first professional season with the Rochester Rhinos of the United Soccer League. The USL is the second level of the U.S. Soccer Federation league system. The Rhinos opened the season with a 3-2 victory over Bethlehem Steel FC. Morton was a three-time Third Team All-Colonial Athletic Association selection and has the fourth-most career saves (254) in JMU history.

Jonathan Barden
Years at JMU: 2011-14
Club: Ottawa Fury FC (USL – Montreal Impact affiliate)
Position: Midfielder
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Barden returns to North America after spending the past two seasons with IBV Vestmannaeyjar in the Icelandic Premier League, appearing in 43 matches and playing primarily as a right back. Barden played a full 90 minutes as Ottawa started the 2017 USL campaign with a 3-2 setback at St. Louis FC. Across 66 career games for JMU, Barden collected six goals and four assists and was named VaSID Second Team All-State as well as Third Team All-CAA his senior year.

Francisco Narbon
Years at JMU: 2014
Club: Seattle Sounders FC 2 (USL – Seattle Sounders affiliate)
Position: Defensive Midfielder
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After making his professional debut with FC Cincinnati with four appearances in 2016, Narbon will play the 2017 season with Seattle Sounders FC 2. S2 split its first two games of the year, falling to Sacramento Republic FC 2-1 on March 26, but defeating Portland Timbers 2, 2-1 on April 2. The Panama international has played every minute this season, collecting seven interceptions and winning seven tackles.

Bjarki Adalsteinsson

Years at JMU: 2012-15
Club: Leiknir Reykjavik (1. deild karla – Icelandic Second Tier)
Position: Defender
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After making 10 appearances and scoring a goal for Thor Akureyri last season, Adalsteinsson signed with Leiknir Reykjavik, a fellow second-division Icelandic side, for 2017. Through five games, he has played 441 minutes and scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over UMF Selfoss on February 26. Adalsteinsson was a standout at center back for the Dukes, earning All-CAA honors all four years of his career.

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Completed Event: Men's Soccer versus Rutgers on August 29, 2025 , Loss , 1, to, 4

Completed Event: Men's Soccer at Georgetown on September 9, 2025 , Loss , 0, to, 4

Completed Event: Men's Soccer at Liberty on September 13, 2025 , Tie , 0, to, 0

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer at #13 West Virginia on September 19, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer versus Iona on September 23, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer versus South Carolina on September 28, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer at Kentucky on October 4, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Upcoming Event: Men's Soccer at Georgia State on October 10, 2025 at 7 p.m.

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