Gabriel Slonina

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Gabriel Slonina
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Slonina
Date of birth (2004-05-15) May 15, 2004 (age 17)
Place of birth Addison, Illinois, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Chicago Fire
Number 32
Youth career
2016–2019 Chicago Fire
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019– Chicago Fire 11 (0)
National team‡
2019 United States U15 2 (0)
2019–2020 United States U16 2 (0)
2019– United States U17 1 (0)
2021– United States U20 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of November 7, 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of November 10, 2021

Gabriel Slonina (born May 15, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire. He went to Addison Trail High School in Addison, IL.

Club career[]

Born in Addison, Illinois, Slonina joined the youth academy of Major League Soccer club Chicago Fire in 2016.[1] On March 8, 2019, Slonina signed a professional homegrown player contract with the club. At the age of 14, Slonina became the second youngest signing in Major League Soccer history and the youngest signing ever for the Chicago Fire.[1]

On August 4, 2021, Slonina made his professional debut for the Chicago Fire against New York City FC, becoming the youngest starting goalkeeper in league history at 17 years, 81 days.[2] Slonina made four saves for the Fire as the match ended in a 0–0 draw which made him the youngest goalkeeper to record a shutout (clean sheet) in Major League Soccer history.[3][4]

International career[]

Slonina has represented the United States at the under-15, under-16, under-17 levels.[5][6]

Personal life[]

Born in the United States, he is of Polish descent.[7][8]

Career statistics[]

Club[]

As of match played November 7, 2021[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chicago Fire 2021 Major League Soccer 11 0 — — — 11 0
Career total 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0

References[]

  1. ^ a b Mikula, Jeremy (March 8, 2019). "Fire sign 14-year-old goalie Gabriel Slonina of Addison — the youngest pro contract in MLS since Freddy Adu". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Sandalow, Brian (August 4, 2021). "As Fire negotiate Frankowski transfer, 17-year-old Slonina debuts in tie with NYCFC". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "17-year-old Slonina has 4 saves, Fire ties NYCFC 0-0". Hastings Tribune. August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "Gabriel Slonina Reflects on Becoming the Youngest Goalkeeper in MLS History to Start a Match". Chicago Fire FC. August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  5. ^ West, Phil (August 5, 2021). "Remember the name: Fire's Gabriel Slonina becomes youngest starting goalkeeper in MLS history". Major League Soccer. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "Spain U17 2–1 United States U17". Soccerway.
  7. ^ "Chicago Fire Soccer Club Signs Academy Product Gabriel Slonina". Chicago Fire FC. August 5, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  8. ^ "Q&A | Nicholas Slonina talks homegrown contract, sibling rivalry, and Polish heritage". Chicago Fire FC. August 5, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2019.
  9. ^ Gabriel Slonina at Soccerway

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