Joey Tavernese

Joey Tavernese (born July 17, 1989) is an American soccer player who is currently playing for Florida Tropics SC in the Major Arena Soccer League.

Joey Tavernese
Personal information
Full name Joey Tavernese
Date of birth (1989-07-17) July 17, 1989
Place of birth Garden City, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Florida Tropics SC
Youth career
–2007 Terryville Fire
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2007–2010 Siena Saints 75 (11)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Westchester Flames 2 (0)
2011 F.C. New York 18 (0)
2012 Armadale SC 20 (14)
2012–2015 Rochester Lancers (indoor) 45 (35)
2015 Ontario Fury (indoor) 4 (1)
2015–2019 Utica City FC[1] (indoor) 74 (90)
2019– Florida Tropics (indoor) 12 (11)
National team
United States arena
Teams managed
2020 Florida Tropcs (assistant)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 April 2020

Youth

Tavernese played for the Terryville Fire, who were the 2007 National Champions. He posted a goal in the National semi-finals to send the Fire into the National Championship.

College

Tavernese played four years of college soccer at Siena College. In 2007, he started nine games in his 19 appearances and was selected to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. In 2008, he started 13 games in his 18 appearances and finished with 3 goals and 1 assist. In 2009, he made 19 and finished with 3 goals and 5 assists. In 2010, he made 19 appearances and finished with a career high 4 goals and 9 assists.

Professional

After starting 2011 in the USL Premier Development League for the Westchester Flames, Tavernese signed for USL Pro club F.C. New York on June 23, 2011.[2] On July 4, Tavernese record his first career point. Assisting on a Jhonny Arteaga goal in New York's 3-1 home loss against the Charlotte Eagles. He is currently playing for the Syracuse Silver Knights.[3] Tavernese was named offensive MVP for the Silver Knights in 2016.[4]

On May 30, 2019, Tavernese signed with Florida Tropics SC.[5]

References
  1. Formerly known as Syracuse Silver Knights until the 2018–19 season.
  2. Tavernese Inks Pro Deal With FC New York
  3. http://uslpro.uslsoccer.com/stats/2011/2175699.html
  4. http://www.syracuse.com/silver-knights/2017/02/syracuse_silver_knights_close_season_with_win_over_florida.html
  5. Ross, Andrew. "Tropics End Free Agency Window With a Bang, Signing MASL Superstar Joey Tavernese". FLTropics.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.


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