Jonathan Viscosi Explained

Jonathan Viscosi
Fullname:Jonathan Joseph Viscosi
Birth Date:18 March 1991
Birth Place:Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Height:1.88 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Valour FC
Clubnumber:50
Youthyears1:2004–2009
Youthclubs1:Ottawa South United
Collegeyears1:2009–2010
College1:Rio Grande Red Storm
Collegecaps1:17
Collegegoals1:0
Collegeyears2:2011–2012
College2:Buffalo Bulls
Collegecaps2:31
Collegegoals2:0
Years1:2010
Clubs1:Albany BWP Highlanders
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:2011
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Years3:2012
Clubs3:Des Moines Menace
Caps3:7
Goals3:0
Years4:2013–2014
Caps4:13
Goals4:0
Years5:2014
Clubs5:Carlton Town (loan)
Years6:2014
Years7:2014
Caps7:1
Goals7:0
Years8:2015
Clubs8:Chester
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Years9:2015–2016
Clubs9:Southport
Caps9:6
Goals9:0
Years10:2016
Clubs10:Oskarshamns AIK
Caps10:8
Goals10:0
Years11:2017–2018
Clubs11:TPS
Caps11:59
Goals11:0
Years12:2019
Clubs12:San Antonio FC
Caps12:2
Goals12:0
Years13:2020
Clubs13:IK Sirius
Caps13:3
Goals13:0
Years14:2021–2023
Clubs14:Dalkurd
Caps14:45
Goals14:0
Years15:2023
Clubs15:VPS
Caps15:2
Goals15:0
Years16:2024–
Clubs16:Valour FC
Caps16:6
Goals16:0
Club-Update:June 2, 2024
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Canada Universiade
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Ntupdate:July 16, 2013

Jonathan Joseph Viscosi (born March 18, 1991) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.

Early life

Viscosi played youth soccer with Ottawa South United from 2004 to 2009.[1]

College career

In 2009 and 2010, Viscosi attended the University of Rio Grande played his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Rio Grande Red Storm.[2] He was named to the All-Mid-South Conference First Team and was a four-time Player of the Week selection.[3]

In 2011, he transferred to the University of Buffalo. He made his debut on August 26, 2011, making eight saves in a 3-0 shutout victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies.[4]

Club career

During his college offseasons, he played with Albany BWP Highlanders, the Ottawa Fury and the Des Moines Menace in the Premier Development League between 2011 and 2013, respectively.

In 2013, he played for Tiverton Town in the Southern Football League during the 2013–14 season.[5] Following his time at Tiverton, he had a proposed move to join St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership, however the deal fell through due to eligibility issues.In the summer of 2014, he had trials with Torquay United, Birmingham City, Oxford United, Mansfield Town and the Tranmere Rovers. He then had a loan spell with Carlton Town in the Northern Premier League Division One South.[6]

During the beginning of the 2014-15 season, he played with Bishop's Stortford and Brackley Town.[7]

In January 2015, he signed with Chester in the National League.[8] He made his debut in a substitute appearance on 25 April 2015 against Nuneaton Town.[9] [10]

In July 2015, he signed with Southport in National League.[11]

Viscosi then trialled with Finnish Ykkönen club Turun Palloseura, where he had the opportunity to join as the backup keeper,[12] however, he instead opted to sign with Swedish club Oskarshamns AIK in search of a starting opportunity.[13]

In January 2017, Viscosi signed with Finnish club TPS.[14] After playing the season as the first choice goalkeeper, he indicated that he would wish to stay into the 2018 season.[15] Upon completion of the 2017 season, Viscosi would sign a one-year extension for the 2018 season after starting every match, helping TPS earn promotion back to the Veikkausliiga in 2018, and being named the Ykkönen's best goalkeeper.[16] [17]

In January 2019, he signed with USL Championship club San Antonio FC.[18] He had originally been set to play in Sweden, however, his contract fell through as the club was experiencing financial difficulties, prompting his move to San Antonio, facilitated through his relationship with Frank Barone, the club's Athletic Development Coach.[19]

In December 2019, he signed a one-year contract with Swedish club IK Sirius for the 2020 season.[20]

In January 2021, Viscosi would sign with Ettan club Dalkurd on a multi-year contract.[21] In December 2022, he departed the club, despite one year remaining on his contract.[22]

In 2023, Viscosi returned to Finland and signed a one-year deal with VPS.[23] [24]

In February 2024, Viscosi signed with Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.[25]

International career

In 2013, Viscosi was named to the Canada roster for the 2013 FISU Universiade Games.[26]

Personal life

Viscosi was born in Canada and is of Italian descent.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Force Academy Alumni: National Teams and Professional Players. Ottawa South United.
  2. Web site: Jonathan Viscosi Rio Grande profile. Rio Grande Red Storm.
  3. Web site: Jonathan Viscosi Buffalo Bulls profile. Buffalo Bulls.
  4. Web site: Bulls Boot Bonnies, 3-0, In Men's Soccer Opener. August 26, 2011. Buffalo Bulls.
  5. Web site: Jonathan Visconti profile. Tivvy Archive.
  6. Web site: Match Report. FC United of Manchester. February 26, 2014.
  7. Web site: Chester: Matty Hughes, Brad Abbott and Jon Viscosi join. 16 January 2015. BBC Sport.
  8. Web site: Chester FC: Canadian goalkeeper Jon Viscosi signs. Jim. Green. 16 January 2015. Cheshire Live.
  9. Web site: Jon Viscosi keen to capitalise on maiden Chester FC appearance. 27 April 2015. Jim. Green. Chesire Live.
  10. Web site: Jon Viscosi reveals reasons behind Chester FC switch. 4 May 2015. Dennis. Wall. The Leader.
  11. Web site: Southport FC sign highly-rated Canadian goalkeeper. Andrew. Brown. Southport Visiter. July 31, 2015.
  12. Web site: Jonathan Viscosi: "Halusin tulla joukkueeseen, joka taistelee sarjansa voitosta". TPS. February 4, 2017. Jonathan Viscosi: "I wanted to join a team that is fighting to win its series. fi.
  13. Web site: Officiellt: Jonathan Viscosi till Oskarshamns AIK. Fotboll Transfers. Swedish. 2 August 2016. Official: Jonathan Viscosi to Oskarshamn's AIK.
  14. Web site: TPS-n-Maalivahtiosasto-Kaudelle-2017-on-Valmiina. TPS. January 25, 2017. TPS' goalkeeper department for the 2017 season is ready. fi.
  15. Web site: Jonathan Viscosi: "Täällä jatkaminen olisi hienoa". TPS. July 31, 2017. Jonathan Viscosi: "It would be great to continue here". fi.
  16. Web site: Pelaajakortti 2018: Jonathan Viscosi – #1. TPS. Player Card: 2018: Jonathan Viscosi - #1. fi. April 9, 2018.
  17. Web site: Veikkausliigaennakko: 11. TPS – Turun ykkösseura palaa takaisin pääsarjaan maltillisin odotuksin. Faneille. Kalle. Taminen. March 31, 2018. Veikkausliiga preview: 11. TPS – Turku's number one club returns to the main league with moderate expectations. fi.
  18. Web site: San Antonio FC signs goalkeeper Jonathan Viscosi. January 17, 2019. San Antonio FC.
  19. Web site: SAFC’s Viscosi took the road less traveled. July 15, 2019. Beautiful Game Network. J. Check.
  20. Web site: Kanadensiske målvakten Jonathan Viscosi till Sirius. Canadian goalkeeper Jonathan Viscosi to Sirius. 12 December 2019. Swedish. IK Sirius Fotboll.
  21. Web site: Förre Siriusmålvakten klar för Dalkurd. Former Sirius goalkeeper ready for Dalkurd. Swedish. 13 January 2021. Oscar. Ågren. Upsala Nya Tidning.
  22. Web site: Officiellt: Browning, Viscosi och Simovski lämnar Dalkurd. December 6, 2022. Official: Browning, Viscosi and Simovski leave Dalkurd. Fotboll Transfers. Swedish.
  23. Web site: . Tervetuloa Vaasan Palloseuraan Jonathan Viscosi!. Welcome to Vaasa Ball club Jonathan Viscosi!. January 24, 2023. fi.
  24. Web site: Officiellt: Jonathan Viscosi klar för Vaasan Palloseura. Official: Jonathan Viscosi ready for Vaasan Palloseura. January 18, 2023. Swedish. Fotboll Transfers.
  25. Web site: Valour acquires Viscosi, Verhoeven, transfers Yesli to Atlético Ottawa. February 9, 2024. Valour FC.
  26. Web site: Canada announces men's soccer roster for FISU tournament. April 16, 2013. Boxscore News.
  27. Web site: Getting to Know: Jonathan Viscosi. Andrew. Cely. July 22, 2019. KSAT.