Eddy Berumen Explained

Eddy Berumen
Fullname:Edward Dominic Berumen
Birth Date:19 May 2001
Birth Place:Modesto, California, United States
Height:1.78m (05.84feet)
Position:Full back
Currentclub:Los Angeles FC 2
Clubnumber:73
Youthyears1:2009–2011
Youthclubs1:Lobos FC
Youthyears2:2011–2016
Youthclubs2:Modesto Ajax United
Youthyears3:2016–2019
Youthclubs3:Sacramento Republic
Collegeyears1:2019–2023
Collegecaps1:35
Collegegoals1:1
Years1:2019
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2024
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Club-Update:July 9, 2024

Edward "Eddy" Dominic Berumen (born May 19, 2001) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Los Angeles FC 2 in the MLS Next Pro.

Career

Youth and college

Berumen played a single year of high school soccer at Modesto High School, spending most his youth career playing club. He had a five-year spell at NorCal Premier side Ajax United,[1] following a two-year stint with Lobos FC, before joining the Sacramento Republic in 2016.[2] In 2019, he signed a USL Academy contract with Sacramento, allowing him to play for the first team, but retain his college eligibility.[3] [4]

In 2019, Berumen attended the University of California, Irvine to play college soccer. He went on to make 35 appearances over four seasons with the club, scoring a single goal and adding three assists. He was named Big West All-Freshman Team in his first season with the Anteaters.[2]

Berumen was eligible for selection in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft, but went undrafted.[5]

Professional

On March 8, 2024, Berumen signed his first professional contract, joining USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights.[6] On June 23, 2024, Berumen moved to MLS Next Pro side Los Angeles FC 2. He signed a short-term deal with the club's first team roster on July 7, 2024.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Club Soccer id2 National Selection Argentina Tour [Video Journal 2]].
  2. Web site: Eddy Berumen – Men's Soccer. UCI Athletics.
  3. Web site: SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC SIGNS YOUTH PLAYERS TO USL ACADEMY CONTRACTS • SoccerToday. March 26, 2019. SoccerToday.
  4. Web site: Edward Berumen | uslchampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  5. Web site: MLS SuperDraft 2023 eligible players | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  6. Web site: Las Vegas Lights FC adds five additional players ahead of 2024 season kick-off tomorrow.
  7. https://www.lafc.com/news/lafc-signs-matt-evans-and-eddy-berumen-on-short-term-loan-agreement-from-lafc2