Jump to content

Luis Argudo: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
(3/x): rewrote college section
Line 37: Line 37:


==College and amateur==
==College and amateur==
Even under a new head coach in Chris Little, Argudo won playing time. He appeared in 18 matches as a freshman, starting 10 of those. He made his Phoenix debut on August 29, 2014 against [[Stetson Hatters|Stetson]], starting the 3–2, season-opening defeat for Elon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elonphoenix.com/boxscore.aspx?id=3839&path=msoc|title=Stetson 3–2 Elon|website=ElonPhoenix.com|publisher=Elon Athletics|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=August 29, 2014}}</ref> Argudo highlighted his freshman season on October 11, scoring his first collegiate goal as part of a 5–0 rout of [[Northeastern Huskies men's soccer|Northeastern]].<ref name=ElonProfile/> He finished the season with a goal and an assist in 18 appearances. As a sophomore, Argudo was part of an Elon team that finished 14–6–1, were [[Colonial Athletic Association|CAA]] co-regular season champions, and qualified for the [[2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament|NCAA Tournament]] for just the fourth time in school history. Argudo tallied two assists in 21 appearances, and started both NCAA Tournament games.<ref name=ElonProfile/> Following the season, Argudo transferred from Elon to [[Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer|Wake Forest]];<ref>{{cite web|last=Dell|first=John|url=https://www.journalnow.com/sports/wfu/soccer/argudo-quietly-helping-deacons-thrive-this-season/article_3c78b38d-1f48-5c3e-b323-e6fe1dbfa24b.html|title=Argudo quietly helping Deacons thrive this season|website=JournalNow.com|publisher=Berkshire Hathaway|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=November 29, 2016}}</ref> he departed with one goal in 39 appearances for the Phoenix.
Argudo made his debut for new head coach Chris Little and Elon on August 29, 2014, starting against [[Stetson Hatters|Stetson]] in the [[John Rennie (soccer)|John Rennie]]/Nike Classic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elonphoenix.com/boxscore.aspx?id=3839&path=msoc|title=Stetson 3–2 Elon|website=ElonPhoenix.com|publisher=Elon Athletics|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=August 29, 2014}}</ref> He went on to appear 18 times as a freshman, starting 10 matches and tallying a goal and an assist. His first collegiate goal came on October 11, the third tally of a 5–0 victory over [[Northeastern Huskies men's soccer|Northeastern]].<ref name=ElonProfile/> [[2015 Elon Phoenix men's soccer team|As a sophomore]], Argudo appeared 21 times for an Elon team that was [[Colonial Athletic Association]] co-regular season champions and qualified for the [[2015 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament|NCAA Tournament]] for just the fourth time in school history. Although he didn't score, he provided two assists and started both NCAA Tournament matches.<ref name=ElonProfile/> After two seasons, 39 games, and one goal for the Phoenix, Argudo transferred to [[Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer|Wake Forest]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Dell|first=John|url=https://www.journalnow.com/sports/wfu/soccer/argudo-quietly-helping-deacons-thrive-this-season/article_3c78b38d-1f48-5c3e-b323-e6fe1dbfa24b.html|title=Argudo quietly helping Deacons thrive this season|website=JournalNow.com|publisher=Berkshire Hathaway|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=November 29, 2016}}</ref>


Although he began his junior season at Wake Forest coming off the bench, Argudo worked his way into the starting lineup midway through the season. He made his Demon Deacons debut in the season opener against [[Saint Louis Billikens men's soccer|Saint Louis]], replacing [[Jacori Hayes]] for the end of a 1–0 defeat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wakeforest_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/sports/m-soccer/stats/2016-2017/1-slu.html|title=#5 Wake Forest 0–1 Saint Louis|website=WakeForestSports.com|publisher=Wake Forest Athletics|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> Argudo started for the first time on September 24 against [[NC State Wolfpack men's soccer|NC State]] and tallied his first point, the game-winning assist to Hayes in a 1–0 victory for Wake.<ref name=WakeProfile/> In the Second Round of the [[2016 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament|NCAA Tournament]], Argudo found the net for the first time at Wake Forest; his breakaway goal helped provide a 2–0 victory over [[Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's soccer|Coastal Carolina]].<ref name=WakeProfile/> Wake Forest finished the season with a penalty shootout defeat to [[Stanford Cardinal men's soccer|Stanford]] in the [[2016 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Game|national championship game]]; Argudo finished the season with one goal in 25 appearances. As a senior, Argudo found his scoring touch, including a run of five goals in the first four games of the season. Later in the season, Argudo notched a brace and the game-winning goal on September 23 against NC State and scored the game-winner against his former school, Elon, on October 17.<ref name=WakeProfile/> In the final of the [[2017 ACC Men's Soccer Tournament|ACC Tournament]] championship game, Argudo converted during the penalty shootout as Wake Forest defeated [[Virginia Cavaliers men's soccer|Virginia]] 4–3 on penalties and defended their conference title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theacc.com/news/2017/11/12/wake-forest-defends-acc-mens-soccer-title.aspx|title=WAKE FOREST DEFENDS ACC MEN’S SOCCER TITLE|website=TheACC.com|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=November 12, 2017}}</ref> Argudo finished the season with a career-high eight goals in 23 appearances and was named Third Team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theacc.com/news/2017/11/7/acc-announces-2017-mens-soccer-award-winners.aspx|title=ACC ANNOUNCES 2017 MEN’S SOCCER AWARD WINNERS|website=TheACC.com|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=November 7, 2017}}</ref> He ended his two seasons at Wake Forest with nine goals in 48 appearances.
Argudo debuted for Wake Forest on August 26, 2016, coming off the bench in a 1–0 defeat against [[Saint Louis Billikens men's soccer|Saint Louis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wakeforest_ftp.sidearmsports.com/custompages/sports/m-soccer/stats/2016-2017/1-slu.html|title=#5 Wake Forest 0–1 Saint Louis|website=WakeForestSports.com|publisher=Wake Forest Athletics|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=August 26, 2016}}</ref> He worked his way into the starting lineup by September, tallying an assist against [[NC State Wolfpack men's soccer|NC State]] in his first start for the Demon Deacons.<ref name=WakeProfile/> Argudo scored for Wake Forest for the first time in the second round of the [[2016 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament|NCAA Tournament]], helping his team defeat [[Coastal Carolina Chanticleers men's soccer|Coastal Carolina]] by a 2–0 scoreline.<ref name=WakeProfile/> He tallied one goal in 25 appearances on the season as the Demon Deacons fell to [[Stanford Cardinal men's soccer|Stanford]] in the [[2016 NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship Game|national championship game]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Reinhard|first=Robert|url=https://www.bloggersodear.com/2016/12/11/13914990/wake-forest-stanford-college-cup-final-penalty-kicks-soccer|title=Wake Forest Falls to Stanford in National Championship Match|website=BloggerSoDear.com|publisher=SB Nation|accessdate=December 18, 2018|date=December 11, 2016}}</ref> [[2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's soccer team|As a senior]], Argudo put forth his best collegiate season: eight goals and six assists in 23 matches. He scored five times in the first four games of the season, scored the game-winning goal against Elon on October 17,<ref name=WakeProfile/> and converted during the penalty shootout in the [[2017 ACC Men's Soccer Tournament|ACC Tournament]] championship game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theacc.com/news/2017/11/12/wake-forest-defends-acc-mens-soccer-title.aspx|title=WAKE FOREST DEFENDS ACC MEN’S SOCCER TITLE|website=TheACC.com|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=November 12, 2017}}</ref> Argudo was named Third Team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference]] following the season;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theacc.com/news/2017/11/7/acc-announces-2017-mens-soccer-award-winners.aspx|title=ACC ANNOUNCES 2017 MEN’S SOCCER AWARD WINNERS|website=TheACC.com|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|accessdate=February 24, 2018|date=November 7, 2017}}</ref> he concluded his two seasons at Wake Forest with nine goals in 48 appearances.


===Carolina Dynamo===
===Carolina Dynamo===

Revision as of 23:36, 18 December 2018

Luis Argudo
Argudo with Columbus in 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-12-13) December 13, 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth New York City, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Columbus Crew SC
Number 26
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2015 Elon Phoenix 39 (1)
2016–2017 Wake Forest Demon Deacons 48 (9)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Carolina Dynamo 10 (2)
2018– Columbus Crew SC 18 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 19, 2018

Luis Argudo (born December 13, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew SC. He previously appeared at the semi-professional level for Carolina Dynamo.

Early life

Born in New York City, Argudo attended Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens. He was a four-year varsity soccer player for the Patriots, finishing his prep career with 13 goals and 20 assists.[1] At club level, he played at the Albertson Academy under Paul Riley, who was serving at the time as the head coach of the New York Fury,[2] and also played in the NYC Futsal League.

Argudo committed to play collegiately at Elon, one of five members of the last recruiting class for head coach Darren Powell before his resignation.[3]

College and amateur

Argudo made his debut for new head coach Chris Little and Elon on August 29, 2014, starting against Stetson in the John Rennie/Nike Classic.[4] He went on to appear 18 times as a freshman, starting 10 matches and tallying a goal and an assist. His first collegiate goal came on October 11, the third tally of a 5–0 victory over Northeastern.[1] As a sophomore, Argudo appeared 21 times for an Elon team that was Colonial Athletic Association co-regular season champions and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for just the fourth time in school history. Although he didn't score, he provided two assists and started both NCAA Tournament matches.[1] After two seasons, 39 games, and one goal for the Phoenix, Argudo transferred to Wake Forest.[5]

Argudo debuted for Wake Forest on August 26, 2016, coming off the bench in a 1–0 defeat against Saint Louis.[6] He worked his way into the starting lineup by September, tallying an assist against NC State in his first start for the Demon Deacons.[2] Argudo scored for Wake Forest for the first time in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, helping his team defeat Coastal Carolina by a 2–0 scoreline.[2] He tallied one goal in 25 appearances on the season as the Demon Deacons fell to Stanford in the national championship game.[7] As a senior, Argudo put forth his best collegiate season: eight goals and six assists in 23 matches. He scored five times in the first four games of the season, scored the game-winning goal against Elon on October 17,[2] and converted during the penalty shootout in the ACC Tournament championship game.[8] Argudo was named Third Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference following the season;[9] he concluded his two seasons at Wake Forest with nine goals in 48 appearances.

Carolina Dynamo

Ahead of his senior season at Wake Forest, Argudo appeared for Carolina Dynamo of the Premier Development League. He did not take part in the club's U.S. Open Cup run, instead making his debut on May 25, 2017 in a 2–0 defeat against North Carolina FC U23.[10] Argudo found his scoring touch in the back half of the season, with goals on June 17 against Wilmington Hammerheads[11] and July 13 against Tobacco Road FC.[12] He finished the season with two goals in 10 appearances, but the Dynamo finished 10th in the South Atlantic Division and 21 points outside playoff position.

Club career

Columbus Crew SC

Initially, Argudo was not one of the 60 collegiate players selected to participate in the 2018 MLS Combine. However, following an injury to Drew Skundrich that caused him to withdraw, Argudo was added to the Combine roster just two days before it began.[13] He became one of three Demon Deacons at the Combine, alongside Jon Bakero and Ema Twumasi. On January 21, 2018, Argudo was drafted by Columbus Crew SC with the 67th overall pick of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.[14] Argudo officially signed for Columbus on March 1, after taking part in preseason with the team.[15]

Just two days after his signing, Argudo made his debut for Columbus. He replaced Pedro Santos in the 77th minute of a season-opening victory against Toronto FC, the defending MLS Cup champions.[16]

Personal life

Argudo was born in the United States to a Colombian mother and an Ecuadorian father.[17]

Career statistics

As of November 11, 2018[18][19]
Club Season League Playoffs[a] Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Carolina Dynamo 2017[10] PDL 10 2 – 0 0 – 10 2
Columbus Crew SC 2018 MLS 18 0 2 0 1 0 – 21 0
Career total 28 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 31 2
  1. ^ All appearances in the MLS Cup Playoffs

References

  1. ^ a b c "Luis Argudo – Elon profile". ElonPhoenix.com. Elon Athletics. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c d "Luis Argudo – Wake Forest profile". WakeForestSports.com. Wake Forest Athletics. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  3. ^ "Men's Soccer Welcomes Five in 2014 Signing Class". ElonPhoenix.com. Elon Athletics. February 11, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  4. ^ "Stetson 3–2 Elon". ElonPhoenix.com. Elon Athletics. August 29, 2014. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  5. ^ Dell, John (November 29, 2016). "Argudo quietly helping Deacons thrive this season". JournalNow.com. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  6. ^ "#5 Wake Forest 0–1 Saint Louis". WakeForestSports.com. Wake Forest Athletics. August 26, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  7. ^ Reinhard, Robert (December 11, 2016). "Wake Forest Falls to Stanford in National Championship Match". BloggerSoDear.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  8. ^ "WAKE FOREST DEFENDS ACC MEN'S SOCCER TITLE". TheACC.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. November 12, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  9. ^ "ACC ANNOUNCES 2017 MEN'S SOCCER AWARD WINNERS". TheACC.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. November 7, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
  10. ^ a b "Luis Argudo – Carolina Dynamo profile". USLLeagueTwo.com. USL League Two. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  11. ^ "Carolina Dynamo 4–1 Wilmington Hammerheads". USLLeagueTwo.com. USL League Two. June 17, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  12. ^ Nash, Tim (July 13, 2017). "Carolina Dynamo soccer team loses to Tobacco Road". Greensboro.com. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  13. ^ Baer, Benjamin (January 11, 2018). "Edward Opoku added to Generation adidas class". MLSSoccer.com. Major League Soccer. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  14. ^ Journal staff report (January 21, 2018). "Wake's Argudo taken in third round of MLS". JournalNow.com. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  15. ^ Crew SC Communications (March 1, 2018). "Crew SC signs 2018 MLS SuperDraft selections Ben Lundgaard & Luis Argudo". ColumbusCrewSC.com. Columbus Crew SC. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  16. ^ "Toronto FC 0–2 Columbus Crew SC". ColumbusCrewSC.com. Columbus Crew SC. March 3, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  17. ^ Rojas, John (June 28, 2018). "Luis Argudo: fútbol global desde la cuna" [Luis Argudo: global football from the cradle]. AS.com (in Spanish). PRISA.
  18. ^ Luis Argudo at Soccerway
  19. ^ Luis Argudo at Major League Soccer
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Luis_Argudo&oldid=874391988"