Andrew Samuels (soccer)

Andrew Samuels (born May 15, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays for Rio Grande Valley FC in the USL Championship.

Andrew Samuels
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-05-15) May 15, 1997
Place of birth Tampa, Florida, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position(s) Defender, Defensive midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Rio Grande Valley FC
Number 13
Youth career
Clearwater Chargers
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Maryland Terrapins 78 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Tampa Bay Rowdies U23 4 (0)
2019– Rio Grande Valley FC 28 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Youth and college

Samuels played four years of college soccer at the University of Maryland between 2015 and 2018, making 78 appearances, scoring three goals and tallying seven assists.[1]

While at college, Samuels appeared for USL Premier Development League side Tampa Bay Rowdies U23 in 2017.[2]

Professional

On January 11, 2019, Samuels was selected 33rd overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo.[3] On March 8, 2019, Samuels signed for Houston's USL Championship affiliate side Rio Grande Valley FC Toros.[4]

References
  1. "Andrew Samuels - Men's Soccer - University of Maryland Athletics". umterps.com. University of Maryland. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  2. "Tampa Bay Rowdies U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - #3 - Andrew Samuels -". uslleaguetwo.com. USL League Two. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  3. ""Dream come true" for Andrew Samuels to go to Houston Dynamo". houstondynamo.com. Houston Dynamo. January 11, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  4. "RGV FC Adds 12 Players to Roster Ahead of 2019 Season". rgvfc.com. Rio Grande Valley FC. Retrieved March 9, 2019.


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