Joey Tavernese
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Harrisburg Heat | ||
| 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) |
| 2021–2023 | Utica City (indoor) | 37 | (29) |
| 2023 | Florida Tropics (indoor) | 9 | (2) |
| 2023–2024 | Rochester Lancers 2 (indoor) | 9 | (16) |
| 2023– | Harrisburg Heat (indoor) | 13 | (5) |
| International career | |||
| United States Futsal | |||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2020 | Florida Tropics (assistant) | ||
| 2023–2024 | Rochester Lancers 2 (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 27, 2024 | |||
Joey Tavernese (born July 17, 1989) is an American soccer, indoor, and futsal player who is currently playing for the Harrisburg Heat in the Major Arena Soccer League.[2][3]
Youth
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Formerly known as Syracuse Silver Knights until the 2018–19 season.
- ^ "Dear Soccer, The Hazards of Being a Semi-Famous Professional Soccer Player". Archived from the original on 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "PURPOSE: HOW JOEY TAVERNESE GAINED FROM GIVING". 23 February 2019.
- ^ "Tavernese Inks Pro Deal With FC New York". Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ^ "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
[edit]- Siena Saints bio Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
- [1] Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
- [2]
- [3]
- Joey Tavernese at Soccerway
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