Steve Covino Explained

Steve Covino
Fullname:Steven Covino
Birth Date:17 May 1989
Birth Place:Bristol, Connecticut, United States
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Connecticut FC Azul
Clubnumber:24
Youthyears1:2007–2010
Youthclubs1:Siena Saints
Years1:2010
Clubs1:Western Mass Pioneers
Caps1:14
Goals1:4
Years2:2011
Clubs2:F.C. New York
Caps2:13
Goals2:2
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Connecticut FC Azul
Caps3:15
Goals3:4
Pcupdate:May 14, 2012

Steve Covino (born May 17, 1989, in Bristol, Connecticut) is a former American soccer player who last played for Connecticut FC Azul in the USL Premier Development League. As of 2019, he is coaching within Atlanta United's Youth Academy with their U17's.[1]

Career

College and amateur

Covino attended Bristol Central High School where he was voted the #1 player in CCC South Conference his senior year. He secured All-Conference honors in his sophomore and junior seasons, earned the team's Playmaker Award and MVP at the conclusion of his junior season, and as a senior he earned Team MVP honors, All-State recognition and All-New England.

He went on to play four years of college soccer at Siena College, where he was an All-MAAC Second Team selection as a sophomore in 2008 and also as a senior in 2010. During his senior campaign at Siena, Covino scored 8 goals in 18 games and also added 4 assists for 20 points. in 2010, he was also voted to the NSCAA/Performance Subaru All-North Atlantic Region Third Team.[2] He finished his college career with 10 goals and 10 assists in 71 games.[3]

During his college years Covino also played with the Western Mass Pioneers in the USL Premier Development League.[4] [5] [6]

Professional

Covino signed his first professional contract in 2011 when he was signed by F.C. New York of the USL Professional Division on February 1, 2011.[7] He made his professional debut on April 9, 2011, in New York's first-ever game, a 3–0 loss to Orlando City.[8] He then signed for Connecticut FC Azul on March 27, 2012.

Personal life

He is married to Lara Silva an actress who plays as “Eden” in The Chosen (TV series).[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.atlutd.com/news/academy-coach-steven-covino-named-1-20-mls-youth-academy-coaches-take-part-world Academy coach Steven Covino named 1 of 20 MLS Youth Academy Coaches to take part in world-class training program
  2. Web site: Welshman, Covino Earn All-Region Honors – Siena Saints Official Athletic Site . Sienasaints.com . 2010-12-17 . 2013-05-21.
  3. Web site: Steve Covino Signs Pro Contract with FC New York – Siena Saints Official Athletic Site . Sienasaints.com . 2011-02-08 . 2013-05-21.
  4. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . Uslsoccer.com . 2013-05-21.
  5. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . Pdl.uslsoccer.com . 2010-08-24 . 2013-05-21.
  6. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . Uslsoccer.com . 2013-05-21.
  7. http://www.medaillesports.com/2011/03/18/boughton-signs-pro-contract-with-f-c-new-york/
  8. Web site: United Soccer Leagues (USL) . Uslsoccer.com . 2013-05-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131021010233/http://www.uslsoccer.com/stats/2011/2175583.html . 2013-10-21 .
  9. Web site: Lara Silva and Steve Covino's Wedding Website. January 5, 2023.