Milo Garvanian Explained

Milo Garvanian
Birth Date:17 January 2000
Birth Place:Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Height:1.85m (06.07feet)
Position:Defender
Midfielder
Currentclub:Chattanooga FC
Clubnumber:22
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:Rio Rapids SC
Youthyears2:2017–2018
Youthclubs2:Colorado Rapids
Collegeyears1:2018–2022
College1:North Carolina Tar Heels
Collegecaps1:86
Collegegoals1:10
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Albuquerque Sol
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Colorado Rapids U23
Caps2:6
Goals2:0
Years3:2022
Clubs3:South Georgia Tormenta 2
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Tennessee SC
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2023
Clubs5:New Mexico United
Caps5:8
Goals5:0
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Chattanooga FC
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:January 3, 2024

Milo Garvanian (born January 17, 2000) is an American soccer player who currently plays for Chattanooga FC in MLS Next Pro.

Career

Youth

Garvanian was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and played with the Rio Rapids SC[1] [2] and played two games for USL PDL side Albuquerque Sol in 2016,[3] but later moved to Denver, Colorado, where he attended George Washington High School. While at high school, Garvanian played club soccer with the Colorado Rapids academy. In 2017, Garvanian played with the side's U16 team, scoring two goals in 16 regular season games, and also appeared eight times for the U18 team and six times with the USL PDL side Colorado Rapids U-23.[4] [5] During this season, he captained the U16 side and helped them to reach the 2017 National Semi-Finals in the Academy Playoffs, earning him a nomination to the Academy Central Conference Best XI .[6]

College and amateur

In 2018, Garvanian committed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to play college soccer.[7] In five seasons with the Tar Heels, he made 86 appearances, scoring ten goals and tallying eleven assists. In his final season, Garvanian was named United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Third Team and All-ACC Second Team.[6] [8] [9]

During the 2022 season, Garvanian joined USL League Two side South Georgia Tormenta 2, but never made a first-team appearance.[10] In the same season, he appeared three times with League Two's Tennessee SC.[11]

Professional

On December 22, 2022, Garvanian was selected 54th overall in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft by CF Montréal.[12] [13] [14] However, he didn't sign with the club. On April 4, 2023, it was announced Garvanian had signed with USL Championship side New Mexico United on a one-year contract.[15] [16]

Personal life

Born in the United States, Garvanian is of Armenian descent.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colorado Rapids Development Academy - Rio Rapids Soccer Club. August 28, 2017.
  2. Web site: Out of Town Tournaments Archives - Page 3 of 10 - Rio Rapids Soccer Club.
  3. Web site: Albuquerque Sol F.C. - 2016 Regular Season - Roster - # - Milo Garvanian -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. Web site: Fantastic four from the Rapids honored at Development Academy End-of-Year Awards. Colorado. Rapids. Colorado Rapids.
  5. Web site: Colorado Rapids U23 - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Milo Garvanian -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. Web site: Milo Garvanian - Men's Soccer. University of North Carolina Athletics.
  7. Web site: Development Academy and CRYSC Girls put pen to paper on National Signing Day. Colorado. Rapids. Colorado Rapids.
  8. Web site: Garvanian Named To United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Team. May 18, 2023. University of North Carolina Athletics.
  9. Web site: UNC men's soccer notches first multi-goal game in over a month in win over Virginia Tech. The Daily Tar Heel.
  10. Web site: Tormenta FC 2 Adds the Versatile Milo Garvanian.
  11. Web site: Tennessee SC - 2022 Regular Season - Roster - # - Milo Garvanian -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  12. Web site: CF Montréal selects Milo Garvanian, Ousman Jabang and Nick Christoffersen in the MLS SuperDraft 2023. C. F.. Montréal. CF Montréal.
  13. Web site: Le CF Montréal repêche le défenseur Milo Garvanian. December 21, 2022. www.lapresse.ca.
  14. Web site: Garvanian Selected By CF Montréal In MLS SuperDraft. May 18, 2023. University of North Carolina Athletics.
  15. Web site: NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF MILO GARVANIAN.
  16. Web site: New Mexico signs Albuquerque native Milo Garvanian. USLChampionship com Staff. April 3, 2023. USL Championship.
  17. Web site: Garvanian, Milo Garvanian - Footballer | BDFutbol. www.bdfutbol.com.