Paul Islas

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Paul Islas
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-09-14) September 14, 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Fresno, California, United States
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward, winger
Team information
Current team
Fresno Fuego
Number 11
Youth career
2009–2012 Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2013 Fresno Fuego 24 (16)
2013 Charlotte Eagles 11 (3)
2014– Fresno Fuego 13 (4)
International career
2008 United States U18 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 18, 2014

Paul Islas (born September 14, 1991) is an American soccer player who played for Fresno Fuego in the USL Premier Development League.

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Career

College & Amateur

Islas played college soccer at Fresno Pacific University between 2009 and 2012, where in his senior year he was NSCAA All-America Third Team. [1]

During his time at college, Islas also played for USL PDL club Fresno Fuego in 2012. [2]

Professional career

On January 17, 2013, Islas was selected 19th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA. [3] Islas didn't secure a contract with the Major League Soccer team and returned to Fresno Fuego for their 2013 season. [4]

Islas signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles on July 2, 2013. [5]

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References

  1. "Paul Islas - 2012 - Men's Soccer - Fresno Pacific University Athletics".
  2. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2012.
  3. http://sports.fresnobeehive.com/archives/1181
  4. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on July 18, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  5. "Fresno Fuego's Paul Islas signs pro soccer deal | Sports | FresnoBee.…". www.fresnobee.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2022.