Chris Tsonis

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Chris Tsonis
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Personal information
Full name Christopher Paul Tsonis
Date of birth (1991-04-02) April 2, 1991 (age 32)
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
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2009–2012 Southern New Hampshire Penmen
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 28, 2016
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of January 19, 2014

Chris Tsonis (born April 2, 1991) is an American professional soccer player.

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Career

Youth and college

Tsonis 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

In 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.

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References

  1. "Chris Tsonis SNHU Profile". snhupenmen.com.
  2. "Chris Tsonis signs on to play in Iceland". ojornal.com. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  3. "Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
  4. "USL MATCH RECAP: NYRB II fall to Richmond Kickers 4–2". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
  5. "MATCH RECAP: Wilmington Hammerheads 0, New York Red Bulls II 1". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
  6. "MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 4, Richmond Kickers 3". newyorkredbulls.com. Retrieved 25 July 2015.