Eddie Munjoma Explained

Eddie Munjoma
Fullname:Edwin Munjoma
Birth Date:18 July 1998
Birth Place:McKinney, Texas, United States
Height:[1]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Tampa Bay Rowdies
Clubnumber:23
Youthyears1:2011–2016
Youthclubs1:FC Dallas
Collegeyears1:2016–2019
College1:SMU Mustangs
Collegecaps1:66
Collegegoals1:12
Years1:2020–2022
Clubs1:FC Dallas
Caps1:15
Goals1:0
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:North Texas SC
Caps2:14
Goals2:5
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Phoenix Rising
Caps3:33
Goals3:2
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Tampa Bay Rowdies
Caps4:31
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2016
Nationalteam1:United States U19
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:November 7, 2024
Nationalteam-Update:October 7, 2020

Edwin Munjoma (born July 18, 1998) is an American[2] professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Tampa Bay Rowdies of the USL Championship.

Career

Youth & College

Munjomoa joined the FC Dallas academy in 2011,[3] before heading to Southern Methodist University to play college soccer. At SMU, Munjoma made 66 appearances, scoring 12 goals and tallying 22 assists. During his time with the Mustangs, Munjoma was East Region First Team Selection by United Soccer Coaches and AAC defensive player of the year. He was also a 2019 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist.[4]

Professional

On January 13, 2020, Munjoma signed with MLS side FC Dallas as a homegrown player, the 27th in the club's history.[5]

He made his professional debut on October 7, 2020, starting for Dallas' USL League One affiliate side North Texas SC in a fixture against Chattanooga Red Wolves.[6] On October 10, 2020, he scored his first career goal in 2–1 victory over Richmond Kickers.

Munjoma was released by Dallas following the 2022 season.[7]

Munjoma was signed by Phoenix Rising FC on January 13, 2023.[8] Munjoma transferred to Tampa Bay Rowdies on March 29, 2024.[9]

Personal life

Born in the United States, Munjoma is of Zimbabwean descent.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eddie Munjoma . FC Dallas . August 23, 2022.
  2. Web site: Walker . Kelly . A Full Circle Journey from Academy to College to Professional . Lifestyle Frisco . 15 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220715072739/https://lifestylefrisco.com/podcast/a-full-circle-journey-from-academy-to-college-to-professional/ . 15 July 2022 . March 17, 2020.
  3. Web site: Eddie Munjoma | FC Dallas.
  4. Web site: Eddie Munjoma - Men's Soccer. SMU Athletics.
  5. Web site: FC Dallas sign Eddie Munjoma as Homegrown after All-American career at SMU | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  6. Web site: Chattanooga Red Wolves SC vs. North Texas SC - October 7, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  7. Web site: FC Dallas Announces Roster Decisions for 2023 Season. F. C.. Dallas. FC Dallas.
  8. Web site: Phoenix Rising Signs Former FC Dallas Defender Eddie Munjoma . Isabella . Duran . Phoenic Rising Communications . January 13, 2023 . January 13, 2023.
  9. Web site: Rowdies Acquire Defender Eddie Munjoma from Phoenix.
  10. Web site: USA-born Zimbabwean defender Munjoma joins Phoenix Rising FC. New. Zimbabwe. January 24, 2023.

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