Dakota Barnathan


Dakota Barnathan is an American professional soccer player who currently plays for the Richmond Kickers in USL League One.

Career

Early career

Barnathan played college soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University 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.

Honors

Club

;Swope Park Rangers