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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Andrew Giallombardo | ||
| Date of birth | March 15, 1989 | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defending Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dayton Dutch Lions | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
Andrew Giallombardo (born February 15, 1989) currently plays for the Dayton Dutch Lions in the USL Premier Development League. In 2005, he was named to the "US Youth Soccer Region I ODP Boys Thanksgiving Interregional All-Stars"[1] and on the US Soccer Youth National Team's as a defender.[2]
Early life and soccer history edit
Andrew Giallombardo was born in in Manhattan, New York and raised in Brooklyn.[3] As a youth, he expressed an interest in playing soccer and was the US under-17 captain.[3] In 2003, Giallombardo played as a forward at the Christian Brothers Academy.[4]
In 2005, he was selected to play in the Pepsi International Tournament in Bristol, England as part of the US under-17 national team.[5] In 2007, Giallombardo was a member of the US Under-20 Men's National Team.[6]
In 2007, Giallombardo received international clearance to play against Manchester United under-18 in a Youth Cup fourth round tie for Southampton F.C..[3] He was signed on a scholarship and registered for the cup match.[7] Giallombardo made his debut in a "3-2 victory over Ipswich".[8] During a Saints' U18 Cup victory in January, 2007, he scored an empty net goal off a rebound at the 18 minute point of the first half.[9]
Also in 2007, Giallombardo played with the United States U-20 National Team in the tournament in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he started every match.[10]
In 2008, it was thought he would be released from this club.[11]
Career edit
Giallombardo played for the United States U-20 National Team, notably starting in every match during tournament play in Buenos Aires, Argentina. [1] In 2010 he joined the Dayton Dutch Lions where he is currently a defending midfielder. He made his debut in the Dutch Lions v. Cleveland Internationals game on May 15th, which DDL won 3-0.[2] He is represented by MK Sports & Entertainment Group.
Exhibition match edit
In June 2010, the Lions were scheduled for an exhibition match that featured its development league members.[12] Of this match, Giallombardo said, "It’s the Battle of Ohio. We want to have a good showing, and we want to put the Dayton Dutch Lions on the map."[12]
References edit
- ^ "Region I Boys ODP Program in the News". US Youth Soccer Region I. region1.com. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ "Notes - March 9 - Soccer - CBSSports.com MLS, Champions League". CBSSports.com. CBSSports.com. March 9, 2004. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ a b c Walter, Simon (17 January 2007). "Brooklyn youngster faces United". Hampshire.net. thisishampshire.net. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
- ^ "Young CBA team is learning on the fly". Independent. independent.gmnews.com. October 1, 2003. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ "BRISTOL BOUND Jersey's Giallombardo, Sorrentino on U-17 team". Big Apple Soccer. bigapplesoccer.com. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "U.S. Soccer Wire - November 19, 2007 - U.S. Soccer". U.S. Soccer Wire. ussoccer.com. November 19, 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ "GIALLOMBARDO JOINS SAINTS ACADEMY". Yanks Abroad. yanks-abroad.com. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
{{cite web}}:|first=missing|last=(help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "U.S. ABROAD: Friedel's Blackburn wins UEFA Cup group". Soccer America Daily. socceramerica.com. December 14, 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ "Celtic - Saints Win U18 Cup Clash". Vital Football. http://www.celtic.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=46171. January 10, 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ "U.S. Soccer Wire - November 19, 2007 - U.S. Soccer". U.S. Soccer Wire. ussoccer.com. November 19, 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ "Possible retained players for next season". BBC Online. bbc.co.uk. 2 June 2008. Retrieved 21 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Local soccer squad eager for chance to slay the Crew". Dayton Daily News. daytondailynews.com. June 17, 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
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