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

Paul Islas
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-09-14) September 14, 1991 (age 32)
Place of birth Fresno, California, United States
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward, winger
Team information
Current team
Fresno Fuego
Number 11
Youth career
2009–2012 Fresno Pacific Sunbirds
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Fresno Fuego 24 (16)
2013 Charlotte Eagles 11 (3)
2014– Fresno Fuego 13 (4)
International career
2008 United States U18 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 18, 2014

Career edit

College & Amateur edit

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 edit

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]

References edit

  1. ^ "Paul Islas - 2012 - Men's Soccer - Fresno Pacific University Athletics".
  2. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2012.
  3. ^ http://sports.fresnobeehive.com/archives/1181
  4. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on July 18, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  5. ^ "Fresno Fuego's Paul Islas signs pro soccer deal | Sports | FresnoBee.…". www.fresnobee.com. Archived from the original on July 17, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2022.