Steve Covino
Steve Covino (born May 17, 1989, in Bristol, Connecticut) is a former American soccer player who lasted played for Connecticut FC Azul in the USL Premier Development League. He is currently coaching within Atlanta United's Youth Academy with their U17's. thumb
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Covino | ||
| Date of birth | May 17, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Bristol, Connecticut, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Connecticut FC Azul | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Siena Saints | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Western Mass Pioneers | 14 | (4) |
| 2011 | F.C. New York | 13 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Connecticut FC Azul | 15 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 14, 2012 | |||
Career
College and amateur
Covino attended Bristol Central High School where he was voted the #1 player in CCC South Conference his senior year. He secured All-Conference honors in his sophomore and junior seasons, earned the team's Playmaker Award and MVP at the conclusion of his junior season, and as a senior he earned Team MVP honors, All-State recognition and All-New England.
He went on to play four years of college soccer at Siena College, where he was an All-MAAC Second Team selection as a sophomore in 2008 and also as a senior in 2010. During his senior campaign at Siena, Covino scored 8 goals in 18 games and also added 4 assists for 20 points. in 2010, he was also voted to the NSCAA/Performance Subaru All-North Atlantic Region Third Team.[1] He finished his college career with 10 goals and 10 assists in 71 games.[2]
During his college years Covino also played with the Western Mass Pioneers in the USL Premier Development League.[3][4][5]
Professional
Covino signed his first professional contract in 2011 when he was signed by F.C. New York of the USL Professional Division on February 1, 2011.[6] He made his professional debut on April 9, 2011, in New York's first-ever game, a 3–0 loss to Orlando City.[7] He then signed for Connecticut FC Azul on March 27, 2012.
Personal life
He is married to Lara Silva an actress who plays as “Eden” in The Chosen (TV series).
References
- ^ "Welshman, Covino Earn All-Region Honors – Siena Saints Official Athletic Site". Sienasaints.com. 2010-12-17. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "Steve Covino Signs Pro Contract with FC New York – Siena Saints Official Athletic Site". Sienasaints.com. 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ [1] July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ . Uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
External links
- Siena profile