Lukas Fernandes (soccer)

Lukas Fernandes (born February 26, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a forward for Flower City Union, in the National Independent Soccer Association.

Lukas Fernandes
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-02-26) February 26, 1998
Place of birth Rochester, New York, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Flower City Union
Number 23
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Temple Owls 55 (10)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 Rochester Lancers 29 (7)
2020 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 12 (2)
2021 Rochester Lancers
2022– Flower City Union 5 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 May 2022

Career

College

Fernandes played four years of college soccer at Temple University between 2016 and 2019, where he scored 10 goals and tallied 9 assists in 55 appearances for the Owls.[1]

While at college, Fernandes played with Rochester Lancers in both the NPSL[2] and the MASL.[3][4]

Professional

Fernandes signed his first professional deal with USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds on December 19, 2019, ahead of their 2020 season.[5][6] He made his professional debut on July 12, 2020, appearing as an injury time substitute during a 3–1 win over Louisville City FC.[7]

Fernandes was dropped by the Riverhounds after the 2020 season. He signed with the Rochester Lancers again in 2021.[8]

References
  1. "Lukas Fernandes – Men's Soccer". Temple University Athletics.
  2. "Lancers – NPSL Stats | Rochester Lancers". www.rochesterlancers.com. April 3, 2018.
  3. "Lukas Fernandes Bio | Rochester Lancers". www.rochesterlancers.com. May 8, 2019.
  4. "Lukas Fernandes Bio | Rochester Lancers". www.rochesterlancers.com. March 19, 2019.
  5. "Lukas Fernandes Signs Professional Contract with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC". Temple University Athletics.
  6. Krysinsky, John (December 19, 2019). "Riverhounds SC sign former Temple standout Lukas Fernandes". Pittsburgh Soccer Now.
  7. "Louisville City FC vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC - July 12, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  8. "Lukas Fernandes Bio". Rochester Lancers. April 30, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
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