Alex Bobocea (born October 14, 2002) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | October 14, 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2020 | New York Red Bulls | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2024 | Loyola Greyhounds | 19 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | New York Red Bulls II | 3 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2024– | McDonogh Eagles (JV) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 22, 2024 | |||
Career
editYouth
editBobocea played as a member of the New York Red Bulls academy from 2015.[1] Whilst with the Red Bulls' academy, Bobocea was included on the team sheet for the club's USL Championship affiliate New York Red Bulls II during their 2019 and 2020 seasons. He made his debut as a 17th-minute substitute during a game against Loudoun United following starting goalkeeper Wallis Lapsley's sending off.[2]
Participant in US national team camps in Carson CA and Sunrise Florida. Traveled with U15 National team to Croatia, played in Adidas ESP (Elite Soccer Program)tournament that took place from July 25–29th 2016 in San Jose for the MLS All Star Game. Participant with Red Bulls Academy to Next Generation tournament in Salzburg Austria in 2016 and 2017 (finished 4th).
He attended Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Queens, New York.
College
editBobocea has committed to playing college soccer at Loyola University Maryland in the fall of 2020.[3] Bobocea appeared in 19 matches for the Greyhounds in 2021 and 2022 before missing the 2023 season with an injury.
Coaching
editIn 2024, Bobocea was appointed head coach for the freshman/sophomore team at McDonogh School.[4]
References
edit- ^ "New York Red Bulls". nyrb.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II vs. Loudoun United FC - August 12, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Recruiting Roundup: Nov. 25-Dec. 1 | High School Soccer News". TopDrawerSoccer.com.
- ^ "McDonogh Faculty & Staff Directory". McDonogh.org. McDonogh School. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
External links
edit- Alex Bobocea at Soccerway
- ussoccerda.com profile
- Loyola Greyhounds profile
- U.S. U15 BNT Roster for Croatia Trip. topdrawersoccer.com.
- U.S. U15 BNT Roster Released for Sept. Camp. topdrawersoccer.com.
- Hackworth Calls in 36 Players for U15 YNT camp. topdrawersoccer.com.
- 64-Player roster announced for U.S. Soccer Futures Camp at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center. ussoccerda.com.
- 64-Player roster announced for U.S. Soccer Futures Camp at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center. topdrawersoccer.com.
- Academy Players to Watch for 2016/2017. topdrawersoccer.com.
- Adidas ESP rolls on with MLS All-Star Event. topdrawersoccer.com.
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