Anthony Sorenson (born January 25, 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Charlotte Independence. Born in Haiti, he is a youth international for the United States.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anthony Sorenson | ||
| Date of birth | January 25, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Port au Prince, Haiti | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Charlotte Independence | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2019 | Michigan Wolves | ||
| 2019–2022 | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Philadelphia Union II | 33 | (1) |
| 2021–2023 | Philadelphia Union | 0 | (0) |
| 2024– | Charlotte Independence | 19 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | United States U16 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:37, 21 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editSorenson began his youth career with Crew SC Academy Wolves, before moving to the Philadelphia Union in 2019.[2] He made his debut with the club's reserve side, Philadelphia Union II, on August 1, 2020, against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[3] In December 2021, he joined the first team, as an extreme hardship short-term loan ahead of a playoff match against New York City FC, as 11 players entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols.[4]
On January 25, 2022, Sorenson signed a homegrown player contract with Philadelphia Union's first team roster.[5]
On December 4, 2023, the Philadelphia Union announced that they declined their option on Sorenson.[6]
On 6 March 2024, Sorensen joined USL League One club Charlotte Independence.[7]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of matches played October 6, 2020
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Philadelphia Union II | 2020 | USL Championship | 12 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 1 |
| Career total | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | ||
References
edit- ^ "Anthony Sorenson". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
- ^ "Crew SC Academy Wolves". Wolv.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union II vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds - August 1, 2020; USLChampionship.com". Uslchampionship.com.
- ^ Bradley, Justin (December 4, 2021). "Union Add 3 Players to Roster ahead of Eastern Conference Final Battle". Thelibertyline.com.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Anton Sorenson To A Homegrown Player Contract". Philadelphiaunion.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Announce 2024 Roster Decisions". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "Philadelphia Union Homegrown Player Anton Sorenson Joins the Independence". www.charlotteindependence.com. March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
External links
edit- Anthony Sorenson at Soccerway
- Crew SC Academy Wolves at the USSDA website
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