Steven 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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Covino | ||
| Date of birth | May 17, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Bristol, Connecticut, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Connecticut FC Azul | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2007–2010 | Siena Saints | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010 | Western Mass Pioneers | 14 | (4) |
| 2011 | F.C. New York | 13 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Connecticut FC Azul | 15 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 14, 2012 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editCovino 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
editCovino 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
editHe is married to Lara Silva an actress who plays as “Eden” in The Chosen (TV series).[9][better source needed]
References
edit- ^ Academy coach Steven Covino named 1 of 20 MLS Youth Academy Coaches to take part in world-class training program, at Atlanta United; published September 10, 2019; retrieved November 2, 2023
- ^ "Welshman, Covino Earn All-Region Honors – Siena Saints Official Athletic Site". Sienasaints.com. 2010-12-17. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "Steve Covino Signs Pro Contract with FC New York – Siena Saints Official Athletic Site". Sienasaints.com. 2011-02-08. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. 2010-08-24. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ [1] Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ^ "Lara Silva and Steve Covino's Wedding Website". Retrieved January 5, 2023.