Chris Tsonis Explained

Chris Tsonis
Fullname:Christopher Paul Tsonis
Birth Date:2 April 1991
Birth Place:Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2008–2009
Youthclubs1:New England Revolution
Collegeyears1:2009–2012
College1:Southern New Hampshire Penmen
Years1:2011
Clubs1:New Hampshire Phantoms
Caps1:13
Goals1:8
Years2:2012
Clubs2:Ventura County Fusion
Caps2:10
Goals2:3
Years3:2013
Clubs3:UMF Tindastóll
Caps3:22
Goals3:7
Years4:2014
Clubs4:Fjölnir Reykjavík
Caps4:22
Goals4:5
Years5:2015
Clubs5:New York Red Bulls II
Caps5:26
Goals5:5
Years6:2016
Clubs6:Charleston Battery
Caps6:22
Goals6:1
Club-Update:September 28, 2016
Nationalteam-Update:January 19, 2014

Chris Tsonis (born April 2, 1991) is an American professional soccer player.

Career

Youth and college

Tsonis began his career in the New England Revolution Academy, joining the club in 2008. In 2009, he joined Southern New Hampshire University and in his four seasons at the school he appeared in 83 matches and scored 40 goals.[1] During his college career he also played with USL PDL sides New Hampshire Phantoms and Ventura County Fusion.

Professional

In February 2013 Tsonis signed with Icelandic club UMF Tindastóll.[2] In his one season at the club Tsonis appeared in 21 matches and scored 7 goals as the club maintained its First Division status. His play with Tindastóll drew the attention of newly promoted top flight club Fjölnir Reykjavík. Tsonis signed with the club for the 2014 season and scored 5 goals in 21 appearances.

Tsonis signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015, in a 0–0 draw with Rochester Rhinos.[3] On May 30, 2015, Tsonis scored his first goal for New York in a 4–2 loss to Richmond Kickers.[4] On June 30, 2015, Tsonis scored the loan goal for New York Red Bulls II in a 1–0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads.[5] On July 25, 2015, Tsonis scored twice for New York, helping Red Bull II to a 4–2 victory over Richmond Kickers.[6]

In 2016, Tsonis signed with United Soccer League club Charleston Battery.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Tsonis SNHU Profile. snhupenmen.com. 2016-04-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414233505/http://www.snhupenmen.com/sports/msoc/2012-13/bios/tsonis_chris_dp89. dead.
  2. Web site: Chris Tsonis signs on to play in Iceland. ojornal.com. 28 February 2013.
  3. Web site: Red Bulls II 0 Rochester Rhinos 0 . newyorkredbulls.com. 28 March 2015.
  4. Web site: USL MATCH RECAP: NYRB II fall to Richmond Kickers 4–2 . newyorkredbulls.com. 30 May 2015.
  5. Web site: MATCH RECAP: Wilmington Hammerheads 0, New York Red Bulls II 1. newyorkredbulls.com. 14 June 2015.
  6. Web site: MATCH RECAP: New York Red Bulls II 4, Richmond Kickers 3. newyorkredbulls.com. 25 July 2015.