Pablo Cruz
Pablito "Pablo" Cruz (born December 30, 1991) is an American soccer player.
- Not to be confused with Pablo Cruise.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Pablo Cruz Jr. | ||
Date of birth | December 30, 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Pasadena, California, United States | ||
Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Attacking Midfielder, Winger | ||
Youth career | |||
Barcelona USA | |||
2008–2010 | LAFC Chelsea | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012 | Cal FC | ||
2012–2014 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 51 | (7) |
2015 | San Antonio Scorpions | 2 | (0) |
2015–2016 | FC Edmonton | 19 | (0) |
2016 | Orange County Blues | 5 | (0) |
2017 | California United | 40 | (16) |
2018 | Shirak | 10 | (2) |
2019 | Las Vegas Lights | 30 | (1) |
National team | |||
2007–2008 | United States U17 | 7 | (2) |
2007 | United States U20 | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2019 |
Career
Cruz signed with the Atlanta Silverbacks in 2012 and made 52 appearances for them over a three-year period until a transfer to the San Antonio Scorpions. After a brief stint in Texas, Cruz signed with FC Edmonton on June 19, 2015.[1] On July 29, 2016, FC Edmonton announced that the club and Cruz had mutually agreed to part ways.[2] In total, Cruz made 19 appearances for the Eddies.
Cruz joined California United FC II in 2017 and was a key contributor to the teams National Championship victories in both the United Premier Soccer League Spring & Fall Seasons.
In October 2018, Cruz and fellow American Eder Arreola left Shirak SC.[3]
On January 9, 2019, Cruz signed for USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights.[4]
International career
Cruz was selected to be a part of the 07-08 Under 17 US National Team.
In total, he appeared in 7 matches and scored 2 goals, but has not made an international appearance since that 07-08 season.
He also was in the Under 20 squad.[5]
References
- "FC Edmonton signs midfielder pair". NASL. June 19, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
- "FC Edmonton, Midfielder Pablo Cruz Part Ways". FC Edmonton. July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- "Ширак расторг контракт с американским легионерами". http://armfootball.com (in Russian). Arm Football. 11 November 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018. External link in
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(help) - https://www.lasvegaslightsfc.com/news_article/show/982820
- U.S. Under-20 MNT Draws Argentina in Buenos Aires, Retrieved March 31, 2017