Justin Sukow Explained

Justin Sukow
Fullname:Justin Sukow
Birth Date:19 September 1998
Birth Place:Evanston, Illinois, United States
Position:Attacking midfielder
Currentclub:Richmond Kickers
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Lonestar SC
Collegeyears1:2017–2018
College1:South Carolina Gamecocks
Collegecaps1:34
Collegegoals1:8
Collegeyears2:2019–2020
College2:Loyola Ramblers
Collegecaps2:20
Collegegoals2:9
Years1:2018
Clubs1:SC United Bantams
Caps1:13
Goals1:1
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Chicago FC United
Caps2:10
Goals2:1
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Reno 1868
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021–2022
Clubs4:Forward Madison
Caps4:46
Goals4:2
Years5:2023–
Clubs5:Richmond Kickers
Caps5:30
Goals5:2
Pcupdate:October 16, 2023

Justin Sukow (born September 19, 1998) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Richmond Kickers in the USL League One.

Career

Youth

Sukow played with local USSDA side Lonestar SC, where he was a team captain.[1]

College & Amateur

Sukow attended the University of South Carolina in 2017 to play college soccer, where he went on to make 34 appearances, scoring 8 goals and tallying 3 assists over two seasons with the Gamecocks. During his time at South Carolina, Sukow was also named to the 2018 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll, the 2017 C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll, and the 2017 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.[1] Sukow transferred to Loyola University Chicago in 2019, where he scored 9 goals and got 5 assists in 20 appearances. The season saw Sukow earn United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-West Region honors, as well as First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference.[2] Loyola's 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2018 and 2019, Sukow also played in the USL League Two with SC United Bantams[3] and Chicago FC United[4] respectively.

Professional

On September 15, 2020, Sukow signed with USL Championship side Reno 1868.[5] Reno 1868 ceased operations as a club following their 2020 season.[6]

On April 22, 2021, Sukow joined USL League One side Forward Madison.[7] He made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, appearing as a 72nd-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with FC Tucson.[8]

On January 31, 2023, Sukow signed with USL League One side Richmond Kickers.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Justin Sukow - Men's Soccer. University of South Carolina Athletics.
  2. Web site: Justin Sukow - Men's Soccer. Loyola University Chicago Athletics.
  3. Web site: SC United Bantams - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #12 - Justin Sukow - M. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: Chicago FC United | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. Web site: Reno 1868 adds former collegiate midfielder Justin Sukow. Kevin. Bass. September 15, 2020. Reno 1868 FC.
  6. Web site: Reno 1868 FC to Cease Operations. Kevin. Bass. November 6, 2020. Reno 1868 FC.
  7. Web site: Forward Madison adds to the attack with Justin Sukow signing. Miriam. Jaber. April 22, 2021. Forward Madison FC.
  8. Web site: Forward Madison FC vs. FC Tucson - May 8, 2021 | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  9. Web site: Creative Forward Justin Sukow Joins the Kickers.