Ramzi Qawasmy Explained

Ramzi Qawasmy
Fullname:Ramzi Qawasmy
Birth Date:30 November 1999
Birth Place:Lansdale, Pennsylvania, United States
Height:1.83m (06feet)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Atlanta United 2
Clubnumber:36
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:FC Delco
Youthyears2:2017–2018
Youthclubs2:Philadelphia Union
Collegeyears1:2018–2022
College1:Providence Friars
Collegecaps1:88
Collegegoals1:7
Years1:2021
Clubs1:Reading United
Caps1:9
Goals1:0
Years2:2022
Clubs2:West Chester United
Caps2:8
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Louisville City
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Atlanta United 2
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Club-Update:August 18, 2024

Ramzi Qawasmy (born November 30, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender who currently plays for MLS Next Pro side Atlanta United 2.

Club career

Youth & College

Qawasmy played club soccer with FC Delco, briefly known as Continental FC, before joining the Philadelphia Union academy in the summer of 2017. He went on to play one season with the Union before committing to play college soccer at Providence College.[1]

In 2018, Qawasmy began his college career at Providence, where he went on to make 88 appearances, scoring seven goals and tallying a single assist in a five-year career, which included a truncated 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In those five seasons, he also earned numerous awards including BIG EAST All-Freshman Team in 2018, All-BIG EAST Second Team in 2020–21, All-BIG EAST First Team and United Soccer Coaches All-East Region First Team in 2021, and All-BIG EAST Second Team in 2022, as well as being named to the 2022 Hermann Trophy Watch List.[2] [3] [4]

While at college, Qawasmy also appeared in the USL League Two with Reading United in 2021[5] and West Chester United in 2022.[6]

Following college, Qaqasmy was eligible for selection in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft,[7] but went undrafted.

Professional

On February 24, 2023, Qawasmy was announced as a new signing for USL Championship side Louisville City following a successful trial ahead of their 2023 season.[8] [9] [10] [11] He made his professional debut on March 25, 2023, starting in a 3–0 loss at home to El Paso Locomotive.[12] He was released by Louisville following the 2023 season.[13] On April 5, 2024, Qawasmy signed with MLS Next Pro side Atlanta United 2.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philadelphia Union Academy defender commits to Providence. Matthew. Ralph. November 8, 2017. Brotherly Game.
  2. Web site: Ramzi Qawasmy - Men's Soccer. Providence College Athletics.
  3. Web site: Ramzi Qawasmy Named To United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Men's Players To Watch List. Providence College Athletics.
  4. Web site: Two Men’s Soccer Players Earn United Soccer Coaches All-Region Honors. Providence College Athletics.
  5. Web site: Reading United AC | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. Web site: West Chester United SC | uslleaguetwo.com. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  7. Web site: MLS SuperDraft 2023 eligible players | MLSSoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  8. Web site: LouCity signs defender Qawasmy after preseason trial.
  9. Web site: Defender Ramzi Qawasmy joins Louisville City FC. USLChampionship com Staff. February 24, 2023. USL Championship.
  10. Web site: Union Academy grad Ramzi Qawasmy signs with Louisville City after successful trial. Matthew. Ralph. February 28, 2023. Philadelphia Soccer Now.
  11. Web site: New Signing – Ramzi Qawasmy. February 23, 2023. Vamos Morados.
  12. Web site: Match Center | USLChampionship.com. www.uslchampionship.com.
  13. Web site: LouCity bids farewell to five players following 2023 season.
  14. Web site: Atlanta United 2 Signs Defender Ramzi Qawasmy | Atlanta United 2. atlutd.