Joe Franco (soccer)

Joseph Franco (born January 26, 1990) is an American soccer player.

Joe Franco
Personal information
Full name Joseph Franco
Date of birth (1990-01-26) January 26, 1990
Place of birth Monrovia, California, United States
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2012 Cal State Northridge Matadors
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Los Angeles Misioneros 15 (0)
2014–2015 LA Galaxy II 35 (1)
2016-2017 Miami FC 15 (0)
2017-2018 Orange County SC 26 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15:26, 20 October 2017 (UTC)

Career

Franco spent all five years of his collegiate career at Cal State Northridge and also spent the 2012 season with USL Premier Development League club Los Angeles Misioneros.[1]

On January 22, 2013 Franco was drafted by Chivas USA in the second round (21st overall) of the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft.[2] However, he wasn't signed by the club due to injury.

Franco signed his first professional contract with USL Pro club LA Galaxy II.[3] He was later signed by Orange County Soccer Club in Orange County, California. During his 26 appearances, he led the team in minutes played.

As of May 2021, Franco is a coach with the LA Galaxy OC youth club.[4]

Personal life

Joe is currently engaged to college girlfriend and soccer player Amanda Smith. They are due to wed in 2019. He currently works as a financial advisor in Southern California.

References
  1. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Pdl.uslsoccer.com. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  2. "Joe Franco Drafted By Chivas USA in MLS Supplemental Draft – Cal State Northridge Matadors". Gomatadors.com. 2013-01-22. Archived from the original on 2014-05-14. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  3. French, Scott (2014-03-23). "Walker Leads Galaxy II to Victory in USL Pro Debut". Soccerly. Retrieved 2014-05-16.
  4. "LA Galaxy OC profile". LAGalaxyOC.com. Retrieved 7 May 2021.


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