DZ Harmon

Dionysius "DZ" Harmon (born October 22, 1996) is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Pittsburgh Riverhounds and the Liberia national team.

Career

Youth

Harmon played soccer at South Gwinnett High School, as well as at club level with local side Atlanta Silverbacks.

College and amateur

Harmon played a year of college soccer at Clayton State University in 2017, scoring 8 goals and tallying 1 assist in 17 appearances for the Lakers. Harmon transferred to Coastal Carolina University for 2018, where he played three seasons for the Chanticleers, scoring a single goal and tallying 4 assists in 45 appearances. During his time at Coastal Carolina, Harmon helped the team to two Sun Belt Tournaments in 2019 and 2020, and one regular-season conference title in 2020 In 2019, he was named Second Team All-Sun Belt.

From 2017 to 2019, Harmon also appeared in the NPSL for Atlanta Silverbacks, who later re-branded at Atlanta SC in 2019.

In 2020, Harmon played with UPSL side Ginga Atlanta, helping the team to spring national title.

Professional

On May 6, 2021, Harmon signed with USL Championship side Charleston Battery following a successful trial. He made his professional debut on May 14, 2021, appearing as a 69th-minute substitute during a 0–3 defeat to Charlotte Independence. Following the 2022 season, Harmon was released by Charleston.

On March 2, 2023, Harmon signed with USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

International

Following some good performances with the Riverhounds, Harmon was called up to the Liberia national team. On his debut in the 3-1 loss to Ghana, he picked up an assist on Divine Teah's consolation goal in stoppage time.