Joe Franco (soccer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Franco | ||
| Date of birth | January 26, 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Monrovia, California, United States | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2012 | Cal State Northridge Matadors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011 | Los Angeles Misioneros | 15 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | LA Galaxy II | 35 | (1) |
| 2016-2017 | Miami FC | 15 | (0) |
| 2017-2018 | Orange County SC | 26 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:26, 20 October 2017 (UTC) | |||
Joseph Franco (born January 26, 1990) is an American soccer player.
Career[]
Franco spent all five years of his collegiate career at Cal State Northridge and also spent the 2012 season with USL Premier Development League club Los Angeles Misioneros.[1]
On January 22, 2013 Franco was drafted by Chivas USA in the second round (21st overall) of the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft.[2] However, he wasn't signed by the club due to injury.
Franco signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club LA Galaxy II.[3] He was later signed by Orange County Soccer Club in Orange County, California.[citation needed] During his 26 appearances, he led the team in minutes played.[citation needed]
As of May 2021, Franco is a coach with the LA Galaxy OC youth club.[4]
Personal life[]
Joe is currently engaged to college girlfriend and soccer player Amanda Smith.[citation needed] They are due to wed in 2019.[citation needed] He currently works as a financial advisor in Southern California.[citation needed]
References[]
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ^ "Joe Franco Drafted By Chivas USA in MLS Supplemental Draft – Cal State Northridge Matadors". Gomatadors.com. 2013-01-22. Archived from the original on 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ^ French, Scott (2014-03-23). "Walker Leads Galaxy II to Victory in USL Pro Debut". Soccerly. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
- ^ "LA Galaxy OC profile". LAGalaxyOC.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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