Leandro Soria (born October 29, 2004) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for MLS Next Pro club Philadelphia Union II.[1]

Leandro Soria
Personal information
Date of birth (2004-10-29) October 29, 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth New York City, United States
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Philadelphia Union II
Number 45
Youth career
Godoy Cruz
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Godoy Cruz 1 (0)
2024– Philadelphia Union II 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 December 2021

Early life

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Born in Queens, New York City, from an Argentine family who had left their country a few years earlier during the great depression, Soria moved back to Argentina when he was two years old.[2]

Club career

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Soria made his professional debut for Godoy Cruz on November 6, 2021, replacing Matías Ramírez during a 2–0 home defeat against Primera División contenders Talleres de Córdoba.[2][3]

International career

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A dual citizen of the United States and Argentina, Soria stated his desire to play for the former at under-20 level in November 2021.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Leandro Soria at Soccerway. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Sciaretta, Brian (November 10, 2021). "ASN: Queens-born winger Leo Soria makes Primera debut with Godoy Cruz, hopes for U.S U-20 callup". American Soccer Now. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  3. ^ "Talleres derrotó a Godoy Cruz y le mete presión a River". Cadena 3 Argentina [es] (in Spanish). June 11, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
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