Jeremy Rafanello
Jeremy Michael Rafanello (born April 14, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward and winger for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jeremy Michael Rafanello | ||
| Date of birth | April 14, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Delran Township, New Jersey, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2017 | Continental FC | ||
| 2017–2018 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Penn State Nittany Lions | 17 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018 | Bethlehem Steel | 2 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Reading United | 6 | (1) |
| 2019 | Helsingør | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | Indy Eleven | 9 | (1) |
| 2021–2022 | New York Red Bulls II | 47 | (10) |
| 2022– | Philadelphia Union | 0 | (0) |
| 2022– | Philadelphia Union II | 3 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2018– | United States U19 | 3 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 20, 2022 | |||
Career
Early career
A native of Delran Township, New Jersey, Rafanello attended Delran High School while participating in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, after playing a single year of high school soccer.[2]
Rafanello appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC during their 2018 season via the Philadelphia Union academy.[3]
Rafanello committed to playing college soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions men's soccer from 2018 onward.[2] In his one year with Penn State he appeared in 18 matches scoring three goals.
FC Helsingør
After a trial at Danish club FC Helsingør it was announced on 11 July 2019, that Rafanello had signed a 2-year contract with the Danes.[4]
Indy Eleven
On 19 February 2020, Rafanello returned to the United States, signing with USL Championship club Indy Eleven.[5] On 9 September 2020, Rafanello scored his first goal as a professional in a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City II.[6]
New York Red Bulls II
On 3 March 2021 it was announced that Rafanello had signed with New York Red Bulls II.[7] He made his debut for the club on 30 April 2021, starting in a 3–2 loss to Hartford Athletic.[8] On 16 June 2021, Rafanello scored his first two goals for New York and also recorded an assist in a 3-1 victory over Charlotte Independence. [9]
Philadelphia Union
Rafanello signed a Homegrown Player contract with the Philadelphia Union on August 23, 2022.[10]
International career
Rafanello made his international debut in 2018 for the USA Under-19 team at the Slovakia Cup, with substitute appearances against Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic. In his lone start, he scored the game-winning goal in the 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in the 3rd Place match.[11]
References
- ^ "Jeremy Rafanello". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ a b Ralph, Matthew. "Union U19 leading scorer commits to Penn State Jeremy Rafanello previously verbally committed to Drexel", Brotherly Game, February 7, 2018. "Delran, N.J. native Jeremy Rafanello announced on National Signing Day Wednesday that he will play college soccer at Penn State University this fall.... He played a season of high school soccer with South Jersey power Delran High School leaving the program to play full-time in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy."
- ^ "Jeremy Rafanello". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ^ UNG AMERIKANER TIL FC HELSINGØR, fchelsingor.dk, 11 July 2019
- ^ | FORWARDS CONTRERAS, RAFANELLO JOIN INDIANA'S TEAM, indyeleven.com, 19 February 2020
- ^ Goals by Forwards Jeremy Rafanello and Nick Moon Put Indiana’s Team Back in Win Column, First Place, indyeleven.com, 9 September 2020
- ^ New York Red Bulls II Sign Forward Jeremy Rafanello, newyorkredbulls.com, 3 March 2021
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II vs. Hartford Athletic - April 30, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Rafanello Leads Charge as Red Bulls II Down Independence - June 16, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Sign Academy Product Jeremy Rafanello To A Homegrown Player Contract". PhiladelphiaUnion.com. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "USA U-19 Men takes third at 2018 Slovakia Cup with 3 0 win vs Azerbaijan".
External links
- Jeremy Rafanello at USL Championship
- Jeremy Rafanello at Soccerway