Tomás Romero (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tomas Lían Romero Keubler | ||
| Date of birth | December 19, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bethlehem Steel | ||
| Number | 64 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Philadelphia Union | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017– | Bethlehem Steel FC | 17 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| El Salvador U17 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:27, 21 October 2019 (UTC) | |||
Tomas Lían Romero Keubler (born 19 December 2000) is an American-born Salvadoran footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bethlehem Steel in the United Soccer League.
Career
Youth
Romero enrolled in the Philadelphia Union's YSC Academy since he was in eight grade and has steadily worked his way up through the youth ranks eventually being called up to Bethlehem Steel FC matchday 18 roster.[1]
In December 2017, Romero committed to playing college soccer for Georgetown University starting in 2019.[2]
Club
Bethlehem Steel FC
On April 1, 2017, Romero made his professional debut for Bethlehem Steel on the opening day of the 2017 season against the Rochester Rhinos. While Steel lost the game, Romero became the youngest goalkeeper to make an appearance in a USL regular season match at only 16 years old.[3]
International
Romero has been playing with the El Salvador national under-17 team since August 2016.[4] Since then Romero was called up again for El Salvador's participation in the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship in Panama.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Tomas Romero Reflects on Professional Debut with Bethlehem Steel FC". Bethlehem Steel FC. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^ Shealer, Sheldon (December 18, 2017). "Recruiting Roundup: December 18–24". topdrawersoccer.com. TopDrawer Soccer. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
- ^ "Steel FC's Romero Breaks New Ground". USLsoccer.com. April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
- ^ "Union U16 goalkeeper Tomas Romero called into El Salvador team". Brotherly Game. October 12, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
External links
- Tomás Romero at USL Championship
- Tomás Romero at Soccerway