Jorge Gonzalez (footballer, born 1998)

Jorge González Asensi (born 29 October 1998) is a Spanish footballer player who plays for Portland Timbers 2 in the USL Championship.

Jorge González
Personal information
Full name Jorge González Asensi
Date of birth (1998-10-29) October 29, 1998
Place of birth Valencia, Spain
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Portland Timbers 2
Number 70
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Mercyhurst Lakers 18 (14)
2017–2019 SIU Edwardsville Cougars 50 (18)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Chicago FC United 4 (2)
2020– Portland Timbers 2 3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 August 2020

Career

Mercyhurst University

In 2016, González attended Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania to play college soccer. In his freshman year he made 18 appearances, scoring 14 goals and tallying 4 assists, and was also named PSAC Freshman of the Year.[1]

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

González transferred to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for his sophomore year in 2017, where he played for three seasons, making 50 appearances and totaling 18 goals and 5 assists.[2] While with the Cougars, González was chosen as a first team All-North Region by United Soccer Coaches after earning Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors.[3]

Chicago FC United

While at college, González also appeared for USL League Two side Chicago FC United in 2019.[4]

MLS SuperDraft

On 13 January 2020, González was selected 76th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles FC.[5] However, he was not signed by the club.

Portland Timbers 2

On 5 March 2020, González signed with USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2.[6] He made his professional debut on 3 August 2020, starting in a 4–0 loss to rivals Tacoma Defiance.[7]

References
  1. "Jorge Gonzalez - 2016 - Men's Soccer". Mercyhurst University Athletics.
  2. "Jorge Gonzalez". SIUE.
  3. "SIUE Soccer Senior Jorge Gonzalez Picked by Los Angeles FC As 24th Pick in Draft". RiverBender.com.
  4. "Chicago FC United | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "LAFC Picks Gonzalez And Boudadi In 2020 MLS Superdraft Day Two | Los Angeles Football Club".
  6. Communications, T2 (March 5, 2020). "T2 Acquire Williams Velásquez On Loan From Watford FC". Timbers 2 FC.
  7. "Portland Timbers 2 vs. Tacoma Defiance - August 3, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
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