Stefano Bonomo
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Stefano Bonomo | ||
| Date of birth | January 25, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Hillsborough, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls II | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2014 | California Golden Bears | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015– | New York Red Bulls II | 13 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 22, 2016 | |||
Stefano Bonomo (born 25 January 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the New York Red Bulls II in the USL.
Career
Youth and college
Born in Hillsborough, California Bonomo began his career in the youth ranks of the Burlingame Juventus club, winning the state cup in 2004. He also played for De Anza Force. Bonomo played college soccer with the California Golden Bears from 2011 to 2014. While with the Golden Bears the forward played in 67 matches scoring 23 goals and recording 8 assists. During the 2014 season Bonomo was named to the All-Pac 12 Conference First Team after scoring 12 goals in 17 matches.[1]
Professional
Bonomo was selected with the 39th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls.[2] However, Bonomo did not sign with the club, instead opting for trials with European clubs including, Polish side Miedź Legnica and England’s Sheffield Wednesday.[3]
After returning from Europe, Bonomo went on trial with New York Red Bulls and signed with New York Red Bulls II on 29 July 2015.[4] Bonomo made his debut for the club on 2 August 2015, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 2-1 victory against Saint Louis FC.[5] On 12 August 2015, Bonomo scored his first goal as a professional with a 73rd minute equalizer helping NYRB II to a 1-1 draw against Charlotte Independence.[6] On 22 August 2015, Bonomo scored New York's opening goal in a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC II, he also assisted Devon Williams on the final goal of the match.[7]
International
Bonomo was called into United States U-18 National Team training camps in February and April 2011.
Career statistics
- As of 22 April 2016
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs | US Open Cup | CONCACAF | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York Red Bulls II | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Total | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
| Career total | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 3 | |
References
- ^ "Bonomo Cal Golden Bears". calbears.com.
- ^ "Red Bulls select Bonomo in MLS Super Draft". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
- ^ "22-letni napastnik z MLS za słaby dla Miedzi Legnica". sport.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ^ "Red Bulls II sign Stefano Bonomo". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 2, Saint Louis FC 1". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 2 August 2015.
- ^ "Bonomo's finish earns NYRB II draw with Charlotte". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 12 August 2015.
- ^ "Bonomo Leads Red Bulls II To Victory In Toronto". uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 22 August 2015.