Chris Tsonis (born April 2, 1991) is an American professional soccer player.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Christopher Paul Tsonis | ||
| Date of birth | April 2, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2009 | New England Revolution | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Southern New Hampshire Penmen | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | New Hampshire Phantoms | 13 | (8) |
| 2012 | Ventura County Fusion | 10 | (3) |
| 2013 | UMF Tindastóll | 22 | (7) |
| 2014 | Fjölnir Reykjavík | 22 | (5) |
| 2015 | New York Red Bulls II | 26 | (5) |
| 2016 | Charleston Battery | 22 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 28, 2016 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 19, 2014 | |||
Career
editYouth and college
editTsonis began his career in the New England Revolution Academy, joining the club in 2008. In 2009, he joined Southern New Hampshire University and in his four seasons at the school he appeared in 83 matches and scored 40 goals.[1] During his college career he also played with USL PDL sides New Hampshire Phantoms and Ventura County Fusion.
Professional
editIn February 2013 Tsonis signed with Icelandic club UMF Tindastóll.[2] In his one season at the club Tsonis appeared in 21 matches and scored 7 goals as the club maintained its First Division status. His play with Tindastóll drew the attention of newly promoted top flight club Fjölnir Reykjavík. Tsonis signed with the club for the 2014 season and scored 5 goals in 21 appearances.
Tsonis signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015, in a 0–0 draw with Rochester Rhinos.[3] On May 30, 2015, Tsonis scored his first goal for New York in a 4–2 loss to Richmond Kickers.[4] On June 30, 2015, Tsonis scored the loan goal for New York Red Bulls II in a 1–0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads.[5] On July 25, 2015, Tsonis scored twice for New York, helping Red Bull II to a 4–2 victory over Richmond Kickers.[6]
In 2016, Tsonis signed with United Soccer League club Charleston Battery.
References
edit- ^ "Chris Tsonis SNHU Profile". snhupenmen.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-14.
- ^ "Chris Tsonis signs on to play in Iceland". ojornal.com. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "USL MATCH RECAP: NYRB II fall to Richmond Kickers 4–2". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: Wilmington Hammerheads 0, New York Red Bulls II 1". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ^ "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 4, Richmond Kickers 3". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.