Frank Daroma
Sierra Leonean footballer
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Frank Daroma (born 12 April 2001) is a Sierra Leonean footballer who currently plays for USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Frank Daroma | ||
| Date of birth | 12 April 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Freetown, Sierra Leone | ||
| Height | 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | ||
| Number | 8 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2019 | Barca Residency Academy | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Cal State San Bernardino Coyotes | 19 | (4) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Las Vegas Lights | 64 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Tacoma Defiance | 37 | (1) |
| 2025 | El Paso Locomotive | 26 | (1) |
| 2026– | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:59, 26 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Career
Youth
Daroma played with the USSDA Barca Residency academy for a year prior to attending college.[1]
College
In early 2019, Daroma signed a letter of intent to play college soccer at the University of California, Santa Barbara.[2] However, Daroma went on to attend California State University, San Bernardino later that year, where he went on to make 19 appearances, scoring 4 goals and tallying 5 assists for the 'Yotes.[3] In his freshman season, Daroma was named CCAA Freshman of the Year and was honored as a First Team All-American and All Region selection.[4] There was no 2020 season in the CCAA due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional
On 5 April 2021, Daroma was announced as a signing for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights, opting to pursue a professional career and leaving college early.[5] Daroma made his professional debut on 5 May 2021, starting in a 5–0 loss to LA Galaxy II.[6]
Daroma signed with USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive on 7 January 2025.[7]
On 17 December 2025, Daroma signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2026 season in the USL Championship.[8]