Tomas Romero (soccer)

Tomas Lían Romero Keubler (born 19 December 2000) is an American-born Salvadoran footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Bethlehem Steel in the United Soccer League.

Tomas Romero
Personal information
Full name Tomas Lían Romero Keubler
Date of birth (2000-12-19) December 19, 2000
Place of birth Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Bethlehem Steel
Number 64
Youth career
Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017– Bethlehem Steel FC 17 (0)
National team
El Salvador U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:27, 21 October 2019 (UTC)

Career

Youth

Romero enrolled in the Philadelphia Union's YSC Academy since he was in eight grade and has steadily worked his way up through the youth ranks eventually being called up to Bethlehem Steel FC matchday 18 roster.[1]

In December 2017, Romero committed to playing college soccer for Georgetown University starting in 2019.[2]

Club

Bethlehem Steel FC

On April 1, 2017, Romero made his professional debut for Bethlehem Steel on the opening day of the 2017 season against the Rochester Rhinos. While Steel lost the game, Romero became the youngest goalkeeper to make an appearance in a USL regular season match at only 16 years old.[3]

International

Romero has been playing with the El Salvador national under-17 team since August 2016.[4] Since then Romero was called up again for El Salvador's participation in the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship in Panama.[1]

References
  1. "Tomas Romero Reflects on Professional Debut with Bethlehem Steel FC". Bethlehem Steel FC. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  2. Shealer, Sheldon (December 18, 2017). "Recruiting Roundup: December 18–24". topdrawersoccer.com. TopDrawer Soccer. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  3. "Steel FC's Romero Breaks New Ground". USLsoccer.com. April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  4. "Union U16 goalkeeper Tomas Romero called into El Salvador team". Brotherly Game. October 12, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
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