Dion Acoff

Dion Jeremy Acoff (born September 23, 1991) is an American soccer player who plays as a right back for Union Omaha in USL League One.

Early life and education

Acoff was born in Fontana, California. He attended Damien High School and was named to the 2009 Parade All-America High School Soccer Team. He attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska where he played for the men's soccer team. Between 2009 and 2011 he appeared in 58 games, scoring 5 goals and assisting on 16 others. Following his junior year, Acoff did not have his scholarship at Creighton renewed.

Acoff looked to return to Southern California and ultimately chose to transfer to the University of California, Santa Barbara. He played in 16 games for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos men's soccer team for his senior season and scored one goal and three assists.

Career

Professional

Acoff signed for SJK on February 15, 2019. On October 21, 2019, Acoff was released by SJK following the completion of their season along with eight other players.

On June 1, 2020, Acoff returned to the Icelandic club Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur.

Acoff signed with Grindavík in March 2021 and reunited with his former Valur assistant coach, Sigurbjörn Örn Hreiðarsson.

Acoff signed with Union Omaha in February 2022, reuniting him with head coach Jay Mims, who coached Acoff while he was an assistant coach at Creighton.