Bonner retires to pursue career with business degree from UNC Wilmington

FRISCO, Texas (Friday, Jan. 27) – FC Dallas second-year forward Colin Bonner and midfielder Timo Pitter have both retired.

Bonner, 22, was selected in the third round (45th overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. He made one appearance, playing 27 minutes against Seattle on July 13, in a match that FCD was forced to play a man down for 86 minutes. Bonner was loaned to USL-affiliate Oklahoma City Energy FC, where he scored four goals in 17 matches.

“I want to thank FC Dallas for a tremendous experience,” Bonner said. I’m proud to have been a part of such an amazing team. I have decided to move on from professional soccer in order to pursue a career using my business degree. Even though it did not last as long as I had hoped, I will cherish the memories for a lifetime. I would also like to thank my coaches, teammates and the fans for being very supportive of my decision.”

Pitter, 24, was selected in the second round (33rd overall) of the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. He made one MLS appearance, playing the final nine minutes of 3-0 win against D.C. United on March 26, 2016. Pitter was also loaned to the Energy, where he scored four goals and had two assists in 13 appearances.

Name: Colin Bonner

Position: Forward

DOB: May 1, 1994 (22)

College: UNC Wilmington

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland

Hometown: Fulton, Maryland

Height: 6-4

Weight: 215

Nationality: U.S.A.

Transaction: FC Dallas forward Colin Bonner has retired.



Name: Timo Pitter

Position: Midfielder

DOB: Sept. 1, 1992

Birthplace: Schweinfurt, Germany

Hometown: Oberschwarzach, Germany

Height: 5-9

Weight: 160

Nationality: Germany

Transaction: FC Dallas midfielder Timo Pitter has retired.