Matt Luzunaris
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Matthew Luzunaris | ||
| Date of birth | March 6, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Margate, Florida, United States | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Orlando City | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007 | UCF Knights | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2008 | Schwanenstadt | 9 | (0) |
| 2008–2009 | Magna Wiener Neustadt | 1 | (0) |
| 2009 | → SV Wienerberg (loan) | 10 | (5) |
| 2009 | → Botafogo (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Rapid Wien II | 13 | (1) |
| 2011 | San Jose Earthquakes | 6 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Orlando City (loan) | 1 | (1) |
| 2012– | Orlando City | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 6, 2011. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Matt Luzunaris (born March 6, 1989 in Margate, Florida) is an American soccer who currently plays for Orlando City in USL Pro.
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[edit] Career
[edit] Youth and College
Luzunaris attended West Boca Raton High School, played club soccer for Boca Raton Juniors, Weston FC, and Schulz Academy and had a brief stint training with Newcastle United in England, before attending and playing one year of college soccer at the University of Central Florida. Luzunaris was a member of the Boca Juniors team that won the FYSA State Cup in 2003.
[edit] Europe
Luzunaris turned professional after his freshman college year, and began his professional career by signing with SC Schwanenstadt in February 2008.[1] After Schwanenstadt reorganized he resigned with the club under the Magna Wiener Neustadt moniker.[2] In early 2009 he was loaned to Brazilian club Botofogo, but he was unable to play for the club due to visa restrictions in Brazil;[3] he returned to Weiner Neustadt in June. He was then signed in July by SK Rapid Wien to a three year contract, where he played for the second team.[4]
[edit] America
On March 25, 2011 Luzunaris was signed by the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer,[5] and he made his debut for the team on April 9 in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.[6] In July 2011, the Earthquakes loaned Luzunaris to Orlando City for an unspecified length[7] but with the right to recall. Luzunaris scored goals in his first two games playing for City against Rochester[8]
Luzunaris was released by San Jose after the 2011 season and signed with Orlando City on December 5, 2011.[9]
[edit] References
- ^ Sarmento, Mario (2008-02-29). "Schulz Academy continues to grow". Boca Raton News. http://www.bocaratonnews.com/news/sports/669-schulz-academy-continues-grow.php. Retrieved 2008-04-22.
- ^ Matthew Luzunaris page at Magna Wiener Neustadt official website
- ^ Anderson, Christopher (2009-06-08). "Luzunaris returns to Austria after loan". Yanks-Abroad.com. http://www.yanks-abroad.com/get.php?mode=content&id=4787. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
- ^ SK Rapid Wien - News / 22 - Matt Luzunaris
- ^ Quakes Sign Forward Matt Luzunaris
- ^ Dawkins rescues point for Quakes against Reds
- ^ Former UCF Knight Luzunaris Joins Orlando City on Loan
- ^ Orlando City Soccer clinches playoffs with 2-1 win over Rochester.
- ^ http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/home/583577.html
[edit] External links
- Player Bio at University of Central Florida Knights official website
- MLS player profile
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