Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joey Tavernese | ||
Date of birth | July 17, 1989 | ||
Place of birth | Garden City, New York, United States | ||
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Utica City FC | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2007 | Terryville Fire | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2010 | Siena Saints | 75 | (11) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2011 | Westchester Flames | 2 | (0) |
2011 | F.C. New York | 18 | (0) |
2012 | Armadale SC | 20 | (14) |
2012–2015 | Rochester Lancers (indoor) | 45 | (35) |
2015 | Ontario Fury (indoor) | 4 | (1) |
2015–2019 | Utica City[1] (indoor) | 74 | (90) |
2019–2021 | Florida Tropics (indoor) | 25 | (16) |
2021– | Utica City (indoor) | 30 | (24) |
2023– | Rochester Lancers 2 (indoor) | 1 | (3) |
International career | |||
United States Futsal | |||
Managerial career | |||
2020 | Florida Tropics (assistant) | ||
2023– | Rochester Lancers 2 (assistant) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of January 7, 2023 |
Joey Tavernese (born July 17, 1989) is an American soccer, indoor, and futsal player who is currently playing for Utica City FC in the Major Arena Soccer League and for Rochester Lancers 2 in Major Arena Soccer League 2, where his also serves as an assistant coach.[2][3]
Youth
Tavernese played for the Terryville Fire, who were the 2007 National Champions. He posted a goal in the National semi-finals to send the Fire into the National Championship.
College
Tavernese played four years of college soccer at Siena College. In 2007, he started nine games in his 19 appearances and was selected to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. In 2008, he started 13 games in his 18 appearances and finished with 3 goals and 1 assist. In 2009, he made 19 and finished with 3 goals and 5 assists. In 2010, he made 19 appearances and finished with a career high 4 goals and 9 assists.
Professional
After starting 2011 in the USL Premier Development League for the Westchester Flames, Tavernese signed for USL Pro club F.C. New York on June 23, 2011.[4] On July 4, Tavernese record his first career point. Assisting on a Jhonny Arteaga goal in New York's 3-1 home loss against the Charlotte Eagles. He is currently playing for the Syracuse Silver Knights.[5] Tavernese was named offensive MVP for the Silver Knights in 2016.[6]
On May 30, 2019, Tavernese signed with Florida Tropics SC.[7]
Tavernese joined the coaching staff of Major Arena Soccer League 2 side Rochester Lancers 2 in January 2023.[8]
References
- ↑ Formerly known as Syracuse Silver Knights until the 2018–19 season.
- ↑ "Dear Soccer, The Hazards of Being a Semi-Famous Professional Soccer Player".
- ↑ "PURPOSE: HOW JOEY TAVERNESE GAINED FROM GIVING". 23 February 2019.
- ↑ Tavernese Inks Pro Deal With FC New York
- ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ↑ "Syracuse Silver Knights close season with win over Florida". 27 February 2017.
- ↑ Ross, Andrew. "Tropics End Free Agency Window With a Bang, Signing MASL Superstar Joey Tavernese". FLTropics.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
- ↑ "LANCERS TAKE THE FIELD W/SEVERAL KEY RETURNERS". RochesterLancers.com. Rochester Lancers. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
External links
- Siena Saints bio
- Joey Tavernese at Soccerway