Michael Farfan

Michael Farfán Stopani (born June 23, 1988) is a retired American soccer player.

Michael Farfán
Farfan at 2011 preseason training with the Union
Personal information
Full name Michael Farfán Stopani
Date of birth (1988-06-23) June 23, 1988[1]
Place of birth San Diego, California, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2003–2005 IMG Soccer Academy
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Cal State Fullerton Titans 35 (8)
2009–2010 North Carolina Tar Heels 41 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006 Orange County Blue Star 1 (1)
2007–2008 Ventura County Fusion 21 (3)
2009 Los Angeles Legends 8 (3)
2010 Ogden Outlaws 4 (0)
2011–2013 Philadelphia Union 82 (4)
2014 Cruz Azul 1 (1)
2015 D.C. United 17 (0)
2016 Seattle Sounders FC 1 (0)
2016 → Seattle Sounders FC 2 (loan) 7 (0)
Total 142 (12)
National team‡
2003–2005 United States U17 13 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of December 24, 2016
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of January 17, 2011

Career

Youth and College

Played club soccer with the La Jolla Nomads of San Diego where he captured numerous team titles, including the 2002 national championship.[2] He also played in the Youth World Championships in Japan in 2000.[3]

Farfan played for Castle Park High School in Chula Vista, California where he won All-CIF honors as an underclassman. He later played for Edison Academic Center in Bradenton, Florida while training for the United States U-17 team. As a member of the U-17 team, Farfan played in the 2005 Youth World Cup. After a two-year residency on the United States U-17 team, he enrolled at Fullerton State in the Spring of 2006.[3][4]

Farfan enrolled in the University of North Carolina in January 2009.[2] He scored five goals with the Tar Heels, with three coming in the first four games, and had four assists. While at North Carolina, he was named NSCAA First Team All-America and All-ACC First Team.[5]

During his college years Farfan also played extensively in the USL Premier Development League, for Orange County Blue Star,[6] Ventura County Fusion,[7][8] the Los Angeles Legends,[9] and the Ogden Outlaws.[10]

Professional

On January 13, 2011, Farfan was drafted in the second round (23rd overall) in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft by the Philadelphia Union.[2][11] He made his professional debut on April 6, 2011 in a Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game against D.C. United[12] and scored his first professional goal – a 25-yard drive from outside the box – on May 21, 2011 in a 2–1 win over Chicago Fire.[13] He was part of the MLS Team of Week 10 for this performance.[14]

After three seasons in Philadelphia, Farfan was sold to Cruz Azul of Liga MX ahead of the 2014 Clasura.[15] He scored in his debut with Cruz Azul against Pachuca. Farfan was released by Cruz Azul just 6-months into his 3-year deal.[16]

Farfan was signed by D.C. United on February 10, 2015.[17]

Farfan signed with Seattle Sounders FC on January 20, 2016.[18]

On February 24, 2017, Farfan announced his retirement via Facebook.[19]

Career statistics
Farfan with D.C. United

Club
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
SeasonClubLeague AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals AppsGoals
USA League Open Cup League Cup North America Total
2011Philadelphia UnionMajor League Soccer212102000242
2012321400000361
2013291200000311
2014Cruz AzulLiga MX1100000011
2015D.C. UnitedMajor League Soccer1000002030
Total USA 834702020944
Mexico 1100000011
Career total 845702020955

Updated March 13, 2015

Personal

Michael's brother, Gabriel Farfán, is a professional soccer player for Miami FC.

Honors

Club
Cruz Azul

Individual
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References
  1. Michael Farfan, United States Soccer Federation, archived from the original on April 29, 2012, retrieved January 17, 2011
  2. Michael Farfan, Philadelphia Union, archived from the original on March 17, 2011, retrieved January 17, 2011
  3. Player Bio: Michael Farfan, California State University, Fullerton, retrieved January 17, 2011
  4. Michael Farfan, Major League Soccer, retrieved January 17, 2011
  5. Player Bio: Michael Farfan, CBS Sports, retrieved January 17, 2011
  6. "Orange County Blue Star, Premier Development League". United Soccer Leagues. 2007. Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
  7. "Ventura County Fusion, Premier Development League". United Soccer Leagues. 2008. Archived from the original on May 17, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
  8. "Ventura County Fusion, Premier Development League". United Soccer Leagues. 2009. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
  9. "Los Angeles Legends, 2009 Statistics". United Soccer Leagues. 2010. Archived from the original on June 8, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
  10. "Ogden Outlaws, 2010 Statistics". United Soccer Leagues. 2010. Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2011.
  11. Philadelphia Union Select Zac Macmath, Michael Farfan and Levy Houapeu in 2011 MLS SuperDraft, oursportscentral.com, January 14, 2011, retrieved January 17, 2011
  12. DC down Union on PKs in USOC play-in round
  13. http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-05-21-philadelphia-union-vs-chicago-fire/recap
  14. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/05/24/mlssoccercom-team-week-week-10
  15. http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2013/12/23/mls-clubs-confirm-permanent-cruz-azul-moves-michael-farfan-and-rafael-baca
  16. http://soccerly.com/article/kkinkead/cut-by-cruz-azul-michael-farfan-resurfaces-at-philadelphia-union-training
  17. http://www.dcunited.com/news/2015/02/dc-united-acquires-michael-farfan
  18. http://www.soundersfc.com/post/2016/01/20/sounders-fc-shores-midfield-addition-mls-veteran-michael-farfan
  19. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10101584712934570&set=a.883288630540.2246553.19908482&type=1&theater
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