Waylon Francis facts for kids
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Francis with the Columbus Crew in 2017
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Waylon Dwayne Francis Box | ||
| Date of birth | September 20, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Limón, Costa Rica | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Liberia | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Brujas | 9 | (0) |
| 2011 | Limón | 18 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Herediano | 68 | (1) |
| 2014–2017 | Columbus Crew | 83 | (0) |
| 2018 | Seattle Sounders FC | 11 | (0) |
| 2018 | Seattle Sounders FC 2 | 1 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Columbus Crew | 44 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Herediano | 37 | (0) |
| 2024- | Liberia | 14 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2013–2019 | Costa Rica | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 November 2021 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 March 2019 |
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Waylon Dwayne Francis Box (born September 20, 1990) is a professional football (soccer) player from Costa Rica. He plays as a left-back for the club Liberia in Costa Rica's top league, Liga FPD.
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Waylon's Club Journey
Waylon Francis started his football career in the youth system of Deportivo Saprissa. He made his first professional appearance in the First Division with Brujas on January 13, 2011. This was in a match against Barrio México.
After a short time with Brujas, he joined Limón. He played for this Caribbean club for one season. In 2012, he moved to Herediano.
Scoring His First Goal
Waylon scored his first goal while playing for Herediano. This happened at Estadio Rommel Fernández in Panama. It was during a 2012–13 CONCACAF Champions League game against Tauro FC.
During a game against Cartaginés, the referee had to stop the match. This was because of bad behavior from some fans in the stands.
Playing in Major League Soccer
Waylon's great play with Herediano caught the eye of Major League Soccer (MLS) club Columbus Crew SC. They signed him as their first new player for the 2014 season.
He made his MLS and club debut on March 8, 2014. This was in a 3–0 victory against D.C. United. In 2015, Waylon was chosen to play in the 2015 MLS All-Star Game. He played alongside other MLS stars against Tottenham Hotspur from the English Premier League.
Waylon had surgery on his right shoulder in October 2016. This meant he missed the end of the 2016 season. On December 1, 2017, Columbus Crew SC decided not to renew his contract. This ended his four years with the club.
Moving to Seattle and Back to Columbus
On December 14, 2017, Waylon Francis was traded to Seattle Sounders FC. He then returned to Columbus Crew SC on February 5, 2019.
After the 2020 season, Columbus decided not to renew his contract again. However, he re-signed with the club on January 6, 2021. Following the 2021 season, Columbus again chose not to renew his contract.
Return to Costa Rica
On February 3, 2022, it was announced that Waylon Francis had signed a three-year deal with Herediano. This meant he returned to play in his home country, Costa Rica. As of July 2025, he plays for Liberia.
International Career
Waylon Francis was part of Costa Rica's Under-23 national team. He was also part of the team that won the 2013 Copa Centroamericana tournament. He made his debut in this tournament against Nicaragua.
World Cup Experience
Waylon was also on the team that reached the quarterfinals at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Even though he did not play in any games, he was a big part of the team's spirit. He is well-known for a joyful celebration with teammate José Miguel Cubero. This happened after they qualified for the quarterfinals.
Career Statistics
International Matches
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 0 | |
Honours and Achievements
Waylon Francis has won several titles with his clubs and national team:
Herediano
- Liga FPD:
- Clausura 2012 (2011–12 Costa Rican Primera División season)
- Clausura 2013 (2012–13 Costa Rican Primera División season)
Columbus Crew
- MLS Cup: 2020
- Campeones Cup: 2021
Costa Rica
- Copa Centroamericana: 2013
Personal Life
Waylon Francis earned his U.S. green card in June 2016. This status allowed him to be considered a local player for MLS team rosters.
See also
In Spanish: Waylon Francis para niños
