Peri Marošević Explained

Peri Marošević
Fullname:Perica Marošević[1]
Birth Date:5 May 1989
Birth Place:Brčko, SFR Yugoslavia
Position:Forward
Youthyears1:2004–2006
Youthclubs1:IMG Soccer Academy
Collegeyears1:2006–2008
College1:Michigan Wolverines
Years1:2007–2008
Clubs1:Chicago Fire Premier
Caps1:11
Goals1:4
Years2:2009–2011
Clubs2:FC Dallas
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Austin Aztex (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2011
Clubs4:Toronto FC
Caps4:7
Goals4:2
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:Junak Sinj
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2013–2014
Clubs6:New York Cosmos
Caps6:8
Goals6:2
Years7:2015
Clubs7:Michigan Bucks
Caps7:2
Goals7:0
Totalcaps:39
Totalgoals:8
Nationalyears1:2008–2009
Nationalteam1:United States U20
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:5
Club-Update:December 16, 2015

Perica "Peri" Marošević (born May 5, 1989) is an American former soccer player.

Early life

Marošević was born to a Croat father and a Serb mother in Bosnia in Yugoslavia prior to the Bosnian War, and initially moved to Frankfurt, Germany with his parents as a young child to escape the conflict, before eventually settling in Rockford, Illinois.[2]

Career

Youth and college

Marošević attended Guilford High School in Rockford, IL and Edison High School in Bradenton, FL, played club soccer with the Rockford Raptors and Chicago Sockers,[3] and played college soccer at the University of Michigan, where he was named to the CoSida Academic All-District First Team in 2007, was a two-time All-Big Ten Second Team nominee and a one-time All-Big Ten First Team nominee, scoring 24 goals and registering seven assists becoming the team's leading scorer 2 out of his 3 seasons.[4] During his college years he also played with Chicago Fire Premier in the USL Premier Development League.

Professional

Marošević was drafted in the first round (fifth overall) by FC Dallas in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft, and signed to a Generation Adidas contract. He made his professional debut on March 29, 2009, in a Dallas's game against Chivas USA.[5] In April 2009, Peri appeared alongside 14 other Major League Soccer Players on Cosmogirl.com's "Hottest Soccer Guys".[6]

In June 2010, having found it increasingly difficult to break into the FC Dallas first team, Marošević was loaned to USSF-D2 side Austin Aztex.[7] He made his debut for the Aztex on June 19, coming on as a substitute against Miami FC.[8] Marošević scored a hat-trick for the Aztex in a second round Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup game against Arizona Sahuaros on June 22, 2010. The young striker ended his month-long loan deal tallying four goals in four games.[9]

Marošević was signed by Toronto FC on July 28, 2011,[10] after asking to be released from FC Dallas. Two days later Marošević made his debut for Toronto as a second half sub for Nick Soolsma against Portland Timbers, with Toronto down 2–0. Marosevic ignited a comeback by scoring on his debut in the 63rd minute followed by a Danny Koevermans strike, earning a well-fought 2–2 away draw for Toronto FC. In Toronto's next league match against DC United, Peri again came in the game as a second-half substitute earning his second league goal in only two league appearances for Toronto FC. The game ended in a 3–3 draw.[11] Marošević made his mark on the Reds season once again scoring against UNAM Pumas in the CONCACAF Champions League group stage, the game ended in a 1–1 home draw to the Mexican side.[12]

Marošević declined a contract offer by Toronto FC in January 2012.[13] In October 2012, he signed with NK Junak Sinj of the Croatian second division.[14]

On February 21, 2013, Marošević signed on to play for New York Cosmos in the team's inaugural year in the NASL.[15]

In July, 2014, the New York Cosmos cut ties with Marošević.[16]

International

Marošević has been a member of the U.S. U-17,[17] U-18,[18] and U-20[19] national teams. He was a member of the squad for the United States in the 2009 U-20 FIFA World Cup,[20] coming on as a substitute at halftime in a 3–0 loss to Korea.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009™: List of Players: United States. FIFA . 22 . October 6, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20091013164551/http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/01/10/28/62/fwyc_2009_squadlists.pdf . October 13, 2009 .
  2. Web site: Interview in Soccer America – Peri Marosevic (former Raptors player) . Alvarez, Bryan . Rockford Raptors FC . October 3, 2008 . March 29, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090412234527/http://www.rockfordraptors.org/page/show/61350-interview-in-soccer-america . April 12, 2009 . dead .
  3. Web site: US Club Soccer Member Clubs' Players Training With U.S. National Teams . U.S. Club Soccer . January 13, 2006 . May 10, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728150220/http://www.usclubsoccer.org/main.aspx?sec_id=19&guid=9c085e08-0a65-46f1-96dd-29928e18ea5a . July 28, 2011 . dead .
  4. Web site: Big Ten Awards First Weekly Honors of the Men's Soccer Season . Big Ten . September 8, 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110725195441/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/090108aaa.html. dead. July 25, 2011.
  5. Web site: Peri Marosevic Player Profile . FC Dallas Player Profile . 2011-07-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110226041917/http://www.fcdallas.com/player/peri-marosevic . 2011-02-26 . dead .
  6. Web site: Hot Soccer Guys Picture Gallery . Cosmogirl . April 18, 2009 .
  7. Web site: Peri Marosevic Loaned to Austin Aztex . ESPN Dallas/Fort Worth . June 15, 2010 .
  8. Web site: Austin Aztex vs. Miami FC Blues Official Match Information . June 19, 2010 .
  9. Web site: Marosevic Nets 3 in 3–1 Aztex Win . USL Soccer . June 22, 2010 .
  10. Web site: Toronto Adds Marosevic . Toronto FC . July 27, 2011 .
  11. Web site: Revamped Reds Earn A Draw . Toronto FC . July 30, 2011 .
  12. Web site: Depleted Reds Earn CCL Draw . Toronto FC . September 27, 2011 .
  13. Web site: Iro & Marosevic Decline Offers. 20 January 2012.
  14. Web site: MAROSEVIC SIGNS IN CROATIA. https://web.archive.org/web/20130225162822/http://yanks-abroad.com/content.php?mode=shortcorner&entry=337. usurped. February 25, 2013.
  15. Web site: Cosmos add two players to roster. New York Cosmos.
  16. Web site: New York Cosmos cut ties with Peri Marosevic. Empire of Soccer.
  17. Web site: U-17 '89 MNT Defeat Lobos 2–1 . U.S. Soccer . April 1, 2006 . July 21, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120425194940/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-17-MNT/2006/04/U-17-89-MNT-Defeat-Lobos-2-1.aspx . April 25, 2012 . dead .
  18. Web site: U.S. Under-18 Men Take Third at Lisbon International . U.S. Soccer . June 4, 2007 . July 21, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120425093940/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-18-MNT/2007/06/U-S-Under-18-Men-Take-Third-At-Lisbon-International.aspx . April 25, 2012 . dead .
  19. Web site: U.S. U-20 MNT Tops Mexico, 3–0, as Marosevic Nets Two Goals in Rivalry Match . U.S. Soccer . July 12, 2008 . July 21, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120425081309/http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-20-MNT/2008/07/U-S-U-20-MNT-Tops-Mexico-3-0-As-Marosevic-Nets-Two-Goals-In-Rivalry-Match.aspx . April 25, 2012 . dead .
  20. Web site: Soccer Goals: Rongen releases 21-man roster for the U-20 World Cup . Shirey, Joel . Soccer Addict News . August 28, 2009 . July 21, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111018163851/http://socceraddictnews.com/tag/us-u-20-mens-national-team/ . October 18, 2011 . dead .
  21. Web site: Match: Korea v United States – U-20 World Cup . ESPN Soccernet . https://web.archive.org/web/20121026114332/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match/_/id/284233?cc=5901. dead. October 26, 2012.