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Mark Salas (born July 30, 1999) is an American soccer player.

Mark Salas

Personal information
Date of birth	(1999-07-30) July 30, 1999 (age 23)
Place of birth	Dallas, Texas, United States
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
2005–2017	FC Dallas
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2021	North Carolina Tar Heels	73	(0)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019	Denton Diablos	4	(0)
2021	North Texas SC	14	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 31, 2021

Playing career

Youth

Salas joined the FC Dallas academy in 2005, when he was just six-years old. He remained with the club for 12 years, helping the side to become the 2016 USSDA U-16 National Champions, and the 2015 U-15 National Champions.[1]

College

Salas played college soccer for the North Carolina Tar Heels. Over four seasons with the Tar Heels, including the extended 2020–21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Salas made 73 appearances, where he tallied two assists.[2]

NPSL

In 2019, Salas played with NPSL side Denton Diablos FC, making four appearances for the club.[3]

Professional

On January 21, 2021, Salas was selected 76th overall in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas.[4] He went to complete his senior season at North Carolina, before signing with Dallas' USL League One affiliate side North Texas SC on July 9, 2021.[5]

Salas made his professional debut on July 17, 2021, appearing as an 89th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with Chattanooga Red Wolves.[6][7]

References

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