Jonathan Bolanos (soccer)

Jonathan Bolanos (born May 20, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Huntsville City FC in MLS Next Pro.[1]

Jonathan Bolanos
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-05-20) May 20, 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Miramar, Florida, United States
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Huntsville City
Number 17
Youth career
–2016 Kendall SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 High Point Panthers 74 (15)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Weston FC 4 (0)
2018–2019 Des Moines Menace 23 (0)
2020–2022 Richmond Kickers 63 (13)
2023– Huntsville City 23 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 6, 2023

Career

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High Point University

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From 2016 to 2019, Bolanos played for NCAA Division I side High Point University, where he was twice named to the All-Big South First Team.[2] Over three seasons, Bolanos appeared in 54 matches, logging 32 starts. He posted thirteen goals, four of which were game winners, and seven assists in his time playing for the Panthers.[3]

Richmond Kickers

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In January 2020, Bolanos signed with the Richmond Kickers of USL League One.[4] He made his league debut for the club on July 25, 2020, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for Mutaya Mwape in a 3–2 away defeat to the Greenville Triumph.[5] During the 2020 season, Bolanos scored his first two professional goals in a 2–1 win over Orlando City B in Week 13 of USL League One.[6] That week, he was named to the USL League One Team of the Week.[7]

In the 2021 USL League One season, Bolanos appeared in 28 matches, starting 24 of them at various attacking positions. He posted five goals and one assist. In August 2021, Bolanos scored the game-winning goal in the 46th minute against Greenville Triumph FC.[8]

On June 13, 2022, Bolanos was named USL League One Player of the Week for Week 11 of the 2022 season after notching three assists against the Charlotte Independence.[9] He finished the regular season with six goals and 11 assists, the latter of which was a USL League One single-season record. He also received an All-League First Team selection and a nomination for league MVP, finishing second behind teammate Emiliano Terzaghi.[10]

Honors

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Individual

References

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  1. ^ "USA – J. Bolanos – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Jonathan Bolanos Heating Up at Key Point in Season for Kickers". richmond.com. September 24, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  3. ^ "Jonathan Bolanos Stats". highpointpanthers.com. January 1, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  4. ^ "Jonathan Bolanos added for 2020 season". richmondkickers.com. January 27, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "Greenville Triumph vs. Richmond Kickers – 26 July 2020 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Bolanos Named to USL League One Team of the Week". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  7. ^ "Bolanos Team of the Week". richmondkickers.com. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "Jonathan Bolanos Game Winning Goal". uslleagueone.com. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "USL League One Team of the Week – Week 11". uslleagueone.com. June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "2022 USL League One Awards Finalists Unveiled". uslleagueone.com. October 27, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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