Tony López (soccer) explained

Tony López
Fullname:Anthony Edward López-Carillo
Birth Date:November 13, 1997
Birth Place:Northridge, California, United States
Height:185 cm
Position:Fullback, Forward
Youthyears1:–2016
Youthclubs1:FC Golden State
Collegeyears1:2016–2017
College1:UC Riverside Highlanders
Collegecaps1:31
Collegegoals1:2
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Orange County SC U23
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Rio Claro
Years3:2019
Clubs3:1. FCA Darmstadt
Caps3:15
Goals3:14
Years4:2020–2022
Clubs4:California United Strikers
Caps4:42
Goals4:10
Years5:2023
Clubs5:Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Caps5:6
Goals5:0
Club-Update:July 3, 2023

Anthony Edward López-Carillo (born November 13, 1997) is an American soccer player who most recently played as a forward for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the USL Championship.

Career

Youth

López was part of the USSDA side FC Golden State's academy team until 2016.[1] He also attended Sylmar High School.[2]

College and amateur

In 2016, López attended the University of California, Riverside to play college soccer. In two seasons with the Highlanders, López made 31 appearances, scoring two goals and adding four assists.[2] In 2017, he also appeared for USL PDL side Orange County SC U23.[3]

Professional

After two years in college, López left early to pursue a professional career. He joined Brazilian second division side Rio Claro in 2018, before moving to Germany, where he scored 14 goals in 15 appearances for seventh-tier side 1. FCA Darmstadt.[4] During this time there are reports of López having spells with SV Rot-Weiss Walldorf, Ventura County Fusion and an unnamed club in the United Premier Soccer League.[5]

Following a successful open tryout in December 2019, López signed with National Independent Soccer Association side California United Strikers.[6] He went on to score ten goals in 42 appearances.[7]

On February 28, 2023, López signed with USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds prior to their 2023 season.[8] Despite his injury, López's contract was not extended, and the player became a free agent.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 National Championships – Team Page. tournaments.usyouthsoccer.org.
  2. Web site: Anthony Lopez – 2017 – Men's Soccer. UC Riverside Athletics.
  3. Web site: Orange County SC U23 – 2017 Regular Season – Roster – # – Anthony Lopez -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: Anthony Edward Lopez-Carillo Spielerprofil. kicker.
  5. Web site: Roster | Cal United Strikers FC. strikersnisa.sportzstudio.com.
  6. Web site: 1 of 75 Try Out Participants Chosen: Tony Lopez. strikersnisa.sportzstudio.com.
  7. Web site: Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association. www.nisasoccer.com.
  8. Web site: Hounds add forward Tony Lopez to bolster attack.
  9. Web site: Now . Pittsburgh Soccer . 2024-01-23 . Pittsburgh Riverhounds 2024 Roster Updates, News and Rumor Tracker . 2024-01-26 . Pittsburgh Soccer Now . en-US.
  10. Web site: Hounds announce first roster moves for 2024 . 2024-02-01 . Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC . en-US.