Jorge Gonzalez (footballer, born 1998) explained

Jorge González
Fullname:Jorge González Asensi
Birth Date:29 October 1998
Birth Place:Valencia, Spain
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Louisville City
Clubnumber:21
Collegeyears1:2016
College1:Mercyhurst Lakers
Collegecaps1:18
Collegegoals1:14
Collegeyears2:2017–2019
College2:SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Collegecaps2:50
Collegegoals2:18
Years1:2019
Clubs1:Chicago FC United
Caps1:4
Goals1:2
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Portland Timbers 2
Caps2:10
Goals2:8
Years3:2021
Clubs3:Portland Timbers
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021
Clubs4:Louisville City (loan)
Caps4:18
Goals4:3
Years5:2022–
Clubs5:Louisville City
Caps5:43
Goals5:5
Club-Update:19 October 2023

Jorge González Asensi (born 29 October 1998) is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Louisville City FC in the USL Championship.

Career

Mercyhurst University

In 2016, González attended Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania to play college soccer. In his freshman year he made 18 appearances, scoring 14 goals and tallying four assists, and was also named PSAC Freshman of the Year.[1]

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

González transferred to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville for his sophomore year in 2017, where he played for three seasons, making 50 appearances and totaling 18 goals and five assists.[2] While with the Cougars, González was chosen as a first team All-North Region by United Soccer Coaches after earning Mid-American Conference Player of the Year honors.[3]

Chicago FC United

While at college, González also appeared for USL League Two side Chicago FC United in 2019.[4]

MLS SuperDraft

On 13 January 2020, González was selected 76th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles FC.[5] However, he was not signed by the club.

Portland Timbers 2

On 5 March 2020, González signed with USL Championship side Portland Timbers 2.[6] He made his professional debut on 3 August 2020, starting in a 4–0 loss to rivals Tacoma Defiance.[7] Timbers 2 opted to stop operating following the 2020 season.[8]

Portland Timbers

On 2 April 2021, González was signed by the Portland Timbers to a one-year contract with a club option for an additional year and loaned to Louisville City FC for the 2021 season.[9] Following the 2021 season, Portland opted to decline their contract option on Gonzalez.[10]

Louisville City FC

After spending the 2021 season on loan with Louisville City FC, Gonzalez signed a permanent contract with LouCity in January 2022.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jorge Gonzalez - 2016 - Men's Soccer. Mercyhurst University Athletics.
  2. Web site: Jorge Gonzalez. SIUE. 2020-08-04. 2021-04-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20210405013943/https://www.siuecougars.com/sports/m-soccer/2018-19/bios/gonzalez_jorge_0296. dead.
  3. Web site: SIUE Soccer Senior Jorge Gonzalez Picked by Los Angeles FC As 24th Pick in Draft. RiverBender.com.
  4. Web site: Chicago FC United | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: LAFC Picks Gonzalez And Boudadi In 2020 MLS Superdraft Day Two | Los Angeles Football Club.
  6. Web site: T2 Acquire Williams Velásquez On Loan From Watford FC. T2. Communications. March 5, 2020. Timbers 2 FC.
  7. Web site: Portland Timbers 2 vs. Tacoma Defiance - August 3, 2020 | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. Web site: USL Championship's Reno 1868 Folds. 6 November 2020 .
  9. Web site: Timbers announce additional roster moves ahead of 2021 campaign . timbers.com . April 2, 2021.
  10. Web site: Timbers announce roster status ahead of 2022 MLS season | PTFC.
  11. Web site: LOUCITY SIGNS FORMER LOANEE GONZALEZ TO PERMANENT DEAL . LouCity.com . 10 January 2022.