Adisa De Rosario Explained

Adisa De Rosario
Fullname:Adisa Ajahni-Onifade De Rosario[1]
Birth Date:27 October 2004
Birth Place:San Jose, California, United States
Height:1.83m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Toronto FC II
Clubnumber:40
Youthclubs1:Vaughan Azzurri
Youthclubs2:DeRo United FA
Youthyears3:2015–2022
Youthclubs3:Toronto FC
Years1:2021
Clubs1:Toronto FC III
Caps1:5
Goals1:0
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Toronto FC II
Caps2:19
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:HFX Wanderers (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:York United (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Club-Update:July 14, 2024

Adisa Ajahni-Onifade De Rosario (born October 27, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

Early life

De Rosario was born in San Jose, California, while his father Dwayne De Rosario played for the San Jose Earthquakes. He played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri and DeRo United Futbol Academy, before joining the Toronto FC Academy in February 2015.[2]

Club career

He played with Toronto FC III in the League1 Ontario Summer Championship in 2021.[3]

In 2022, he began the season with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro on an academy contract.[4] He made his unofficial debut in a friendly on August 3 against Sunderland U23.[5] [6] In August 2022, he signed a short-term developmental contract with HFX Wanderers FC of the Canadian Premier League.[7] [8] He was then briefly recalled by Toronto FC II to re-join the team.[9] [10] However, shortly after he returned to the Wanderers after an injury to goalkeeper Kieran Baskett and on October 9, he made his professional debut against Forge FC.[11] [12] [13]

In March 2023, he signed an official professional contract with Toronto FC II.[14] He made his official Toronto FC II debut on May 14, 2023, against New England Revolution II.[15] [16] In August 2023, De Rosario was loaned to Canadian Premier League side York United until the end of the 2023 season.[17] [18] He made his debut on August 12 against Forge FC, playing the full match in an eventual 3–3 draw at Tim Hortons Field.[19] In September 2023, his loan was terminated with York's Eleias Himaras returning to match fitness,[20] with De Rosario having made four starts for the club[21] [22] and serving as an important contributor to helping York meet its U21 minutes requirement.[23]

International career

In April 2022, Adisa De Rosario was named to a camp for the Canada U20 for the first time.[24]

Personal life

He is the son of former Canada national team player Dwayne De Rosario and the younger brother of fellow professional soccer player Osaze De Rosario.[25]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Toronto FC III2021League1 Ontario Summer Championship5050
Toronto FC II2022MLS Next Pro000000
20235050
2024140140
Total190000000190
HFX Wanderers (loan)2022Canadian Premier League100010
York United FC (loan)2023Canadian Premier League40000040
Career total270000000270

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022 Concacaf Under-20 Championship Provisional Rosters. CONCACAF.
  2. Web site: Canadian men's U-20 soccer team features some very familiar names. April 16, 2022. Neil. Davidson. CBC Sports.
  3. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20220416110624/https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache%3AnGSTFkmG63QJ%3Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.league1ontario.com%2Fstats%2Fteam_instance%2F6544753%3Fsubseason%3D760561%26tab%3Dteam_instance_player_stats%26tool%3D4598976+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=ca. Toronto FC III L1O Stats 2021. dead. 16 April 2022. League1 Ontario.
  4. Web site: Wanderers sign De Rosario and Degelman to development contracts. August 18, 2022. HFX Wanderers FC.
  5. 1554972886313607169. August 3, 2022. Our Starting XI vs. Sunderland AFC U23 at Mosaic Stadium. TorontoFCII.
  6. Web site: Toronto FC legend Dwayne De Rosario continues to make big impact through next generation. April 18, 2023. Toronto FC. James. Grossi.
  7. Web site: Halifax Wanderers Ink De Rosario And Degelman To Dev Deals. August 18, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  8. Web site: Wanderers add developmental players Adisa De Rosario and Owen Degelman. August 19, 2022. George. Myrer. SaltWire Network.
  9. 1575547427632779264. September 29, 2022. Adisa De Rosario has returned to Toronto FC II following his CPL Development Contract with HFX Wanderers. WakingtheRed.
  10. HFXWanderersFC. 1575538455496560665. Roster Update: Due to injuries at his parent club, goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario has been recalled from his CPL Development Contract by Toronto FC. September 29, 2022.
  11. Web site: Forge Completes Sweep Over Wanderers, CPL Playoff Matches Set. October 9, 2022. Northern Tribune. David. Parkes.
  12. Web site: HFX Wanderers' disappointing season ends with 1-0 loss at Forge FC. October 10, 2022. Glenn. MacDonald. SaltWire Network.
  13. HFXWanderersFC. 1579114898701029379. Roster Update: We have signed goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario on a short-term contract for today’s match. October 9, 2022.
  14. Web site: Toronto FC II sign four Academy Products ahead of 2023 MLS NEXT Pro Season Opener. March 24, 2023. Toronto FC.
  15. Web site: Toronto FC II (2) - New England Revolution II (3) Postgame Summary. May 14, 2023. Our Sports Central.
  16. Web site: Toronto FC II loan goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario to York United FC. August 4, 2023. Toronto FC.
  17. Web site: Adisa De Rosario joins York United FC on loan from Toronto FC II. August 4, 2023.
  18. Web site: Adisa De Rosario Returns To CPL. August 4, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  19. Web site: HIGHLIGHTS: Forge FC 3-3 York United — CPL Match #76. August 12, 2023. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke. Canadian Premier League.
  20. Web site: With Keepers Fit, York United Ends Adisa De Rosario Loan. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune. September 15, 2023.
  21. Web site: Adisa de Rosario returns to TFC II after impressive loan spell. September 15, 2023. York United FC.
  22. Web site: Goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario returns to TFC II from loan. September 15, 2023. Toronto FC.
  23. Web site: AGR's High Press: How Adisa De Rosario sparked crucial York United comeback win over Halifax. September 7, 2023. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic. OneSoccer.
  24. News: De Rosario named to U20 national camp, TFC shines defensively, Young Reds at York. Steve. Buffery. April 5, 2022. Toronto Sun.
  25. Web site: Goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario returns to CPL, joins brother Osaze at York United. August 5, 2023. Waking the Red.