Mike da Fonte
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Joseph da Fonte | ||
| Date of birth | April 18, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Ossining, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Sacramento Republic | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009 | Bryant University | ||
| 2010 | Longwood University | ||
| 2011–2012 | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Westchester Flames | 9 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Espinho | 23 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Pedras Salgadas | 23 | (0) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls II | 25 | (0) |
| 2016– | Sacramento Republic | 19 | (4) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 11, 2016. | |||
Mike da Fonte (born 18 April 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Sacramento Republic in the United Soccer League.
Career
Youth and college
da Fonte played for Bryant University in 2009 before transferring to Longwood University for the 2010 season.[1] In 2011 he once again transferred, this time to the University of Rio Grande where he concluded his college soccer career.During his college career he also played with USL PDL side Westchester Flames during the 2012 season. He played as a left back for Westchester appearing in 9 matches and scoring 2 goals.[2]
Professional
In 2012 da Fonte went on trial with Portuguese First Division club S.C. Olhanense, however due to the clubs financial problems they were unable to sign him. However, he was signed by S.C. Espinho of the Portuguese Second Division. In his first year in Portugal da Fonte became a starter for the club and appeared in 23 league matches scoring 1 goal. He scored his lone goal of the season on January 20, 2013 in a 1-1 draw with UD Sousense.[3] For the 2013/14 season da Fonte signed for Pedras Salgadas and made 23 league appearances for the club.
da Fonte returned to the United States and signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season. He made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015 in a 0-0 draw with Rochester Rhinos. Da Fonte also made a debut for the first team against Chelsea at Red Bull Arena. Da Fonte was subbed in and helped his team get the victory over Chelsea. He played excellent defense against one of the best players in Europe(Eden Hazard). [4] da Fonte was named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance in a 1-0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads on June 13, 2015.[5]
da Fonte moved to USL side Sacramento Republic on December 21, 2015.[6]
References
- ↑ "Mike da Fonte Longwood Lancers". longwoodlancers.com.
- ↑ "From Westchester to Portugal, Mike da Fonte is another former Flame playing pro soccer". westchesterflames.com.
- ↑ "Sousense 1 Espinho 1". foradejogo.net. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ↑ "Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ↑ "Da Fonte named to USL Team of the Week". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=32800&ATCLID=210594825
External links
- Mike da Fonte profile at ForaDeJogo (Portuguese)
- Mike da Fonte profile at Soccerway
- newyorkredbulls.com profile