Paul Islas Explained

Paul Islas
Birth Date:14 September 1991
Birth Place:Fresno, California, United States
Height:1.7m (05.6feet)
Currentclub:Fresno Fuego
Clubnumber:11
Position:Forward, winger
Youthyears1:2009–2012
Youthclubs1:Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:Fresno Fuego
Caps1:24
Goals1:16
Years2:2013
Clubs2:Charlotte Eagles
Caps2:11
Goals2:3
Years3:2014–
Clubs3:Fresno Fuego
Caps3:13
Goals3:4
Nationalyears1:2008
Nationalteam1:United States U18
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:June 18, 2014

Paul Islas (born September 14, 1991) is an American soccer player who played for Fresno Fuego in the USL Premier Development League.

Career

College & Amateur

Islas played college soccer at Fresno Pacific University between 2009 and 2012, where in his senior year he was NSCAA All-America Third Team.[1]

During his time at college, Islas also played for USL PDL club Fresno Fuego in 2012.[2]

Professional career

On January 17, 2013, Islas was selected 19th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chivas USA.[3] Islas didn't secure a contract with the Major League Soccer team and returned to Fresno Fuego for their 2013 season.[4]

Islas signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club Charlotte Eagles on July 2, 2013.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Islas - 2012 - Men's Soccer - Fresno Pacific University Athletics.
  2. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL). www.uslsoccer.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20120509034347/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2012/22326.html . May 9, 2012.
  3. http://sports.fresnobeehive.com/archives/1181
  4. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . July 16, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130718193833/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2013/22326.html#STATS . July 18, 2013 . dead .
  5. Web site: Fresno Fuego's Paul Islas signs pro soccer deal | Sports | FresnoBee.… . www.fresnobee.com . 22 May 2022 . https://archive.today/20130717084712/http://www.fresnobee.com/2013/07/02/3371373/fresno-fuegos-paul-islas-signs.html . 17 July 2013 . dead.