Mike da Fonte
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Joseph da Fonte | ||
| Date of birth | April 18, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Ossining, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Phoenix Rising (on loan from Colorado Rapids) | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009 | Bryant University | ||
| 2010 | Longwood University | ||
| 2011–2019 | University of Rio Grande | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012 | Westchester Flames | 9 | (555) |
| 2012–2013 | Espinho | 23 | (1) |
| 2013–2014 | Pedras Salgadas | 23 | (0) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls II | 25 | (0) |
| 2016 | Sacramento Republic | 19 | (4) |
| 2017– | Colorado Rapids | 17 | (0) |
| 2018– | → Phoenix Rising (loan) | 16 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:01, 19 June 2018 (UTC) | |||
Mike da Fonte (born 18 April 1991) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Phoenix Rising FC of the United Soccer League on loan from the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.
Career
Youth and college
da Fonte played for Bryant University in 2009 before transferring to Longwood University for the 2010 season.[1] In 2011, he transferred again, this time to the University of Rio Grande, where he concluded his college soccer career.
During his college career, he also played with the Westchester Flames of the Premier Development League during the 2012 season. He played as a left back for Westchester appearing in 9 matches and scoring 2 goals.[2]
Professional
In 2012, da Fonte went on trial with Portuguese First Division club S.C. Olhanense, however due to the clubs financial problems they were unable to sign him. However, he was signed by S.C. Espinho of the Portuguese Second Division. In his first year in Portugal, da Fonte became a starter for the club and appeared in 23 league matches scoring 1 goal. He scored his lone goal of the season on January 20, 2013 in a 1–1 draw with UD Sousense.[3] For the 2013/14 season da Fonte signed for Pedras Salgadas and made 23 league appearances for the club.
da Fonte returned to the United States and signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season. He made his debut as a starter in the clubs' inaugural match, a 0–0 draw with the Rochester Rhinos.[4] da Fonte was named to the USL Team of the Week for his performance in a 1-0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads on June 13, 2015.[5]
da Fonte moved across USL to Sacramento Republic FC for the 2016 season.[6]
He signed with the Colorado Rapids early in the 2017 season.[7] On February 10, 2018, da Fonte joined the Phoenix Rising FC on loan for the 2018 season.[8]
Personal life
Da Fonte is of Portuguese descent through his father.[9]
References
- ^ "Mike da Fonte Longwood Lancers". longwoodlancers.com.
- ^ "From Westchester to Portugal, Mike da Fonte is another former Flame playing pro soccer". westchesterflames.com.
- ^ "Sousense 1 Espinho 1". foradejogo.net. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "Da Fonte named to USL Team of the Week". uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Colorado Rapids sign defender Mike da Fonte from Sacramento Republic FC". 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Phoenix Rising Football Club Bolsters Defense With Mike da Fonte". Phoenix Rising FC. February 10, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2018.
- ^ "SoccerViza.com - Underdog of the Week: Mike da Fonte". www.soccerviza.com.
External links
- Mike da Fonte at ForaDeJogo (archived)
- Mike da Fonte at Soccerway
- newyorkredbulls.com profile
- 1991 births
- Living people
- American soccer players
- American people of Portuguese descent
- American expatriate soccer players
- Westchester Flames players
- S.C. Espinho players
- New York Red Bulls II players
- Sacramento Republic FC players
- Colorado Rapids players
- Association football defenders
- Soccer players from New York (state)
- Expatriate footballers in Portugal
- USL League Two players
- United Soccer League players
- Major League Soccer players