Michael Wetungu

Michael Wetungu (born April 25, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

Michael Wetungu
Personal information
Full name Michael Wetungu
Date of birth (1998-04-25) April 25, 1998
Place of birth Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
0000–2016 Vardar SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2019 Michigan State Spartans 72 (3)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Michigan Bucks 0 (0)
2017–2018 Lansing United 6 (0)
2019 Flint City Bucks 2 (0)
2020 Real Monarchs 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2020

Career

College and amateur

Up to 2016, Wetungu played with the USSDA academy team Vardar,[1] before Wetungu attended and played four years of college soccer at Michigan State University between 2016 and 2019. During his time with the Spartans, Wetungu made 72 appearances and scoring 3 goals as a central defender. He was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in his freshman year.[2]

While in college, Wetungu played with USL League Two sides Flint City Bucks[3][4] (formerly Michigan Bucks) and Lansing United.[5] He also played with Lansing United in the NPSL prior to their move to the USL.[6]

Professional

On January 9, 2020, Wetungu was selected 46th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[7] Wetungu signed for the club's USL Championship affiliate Real Monarchs on February 5, 2020.[8]

Wetungu made his professional debut on September 16, 2020, starting in a 2–1 loss to Portland Timbers 2.[9]

His option was declined by Real Monarchs following the 2020 season.[10]

References
  1. "Vardar". vard.ussoccerda.com.
  2. "Michael Wetungu - Men's Soccer". Michigan State University Athletics.
  3. "Flint City Bucks - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Michael Wetungu -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "Michigan Bucks | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "Lansing United - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #17 - Michael Wetungu -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. "Nielsen and Wetungu Selected on Day One of MLS SuperDraft". Michigan State University Athletics.
  8. "Real Monarchs Signs Defender Michael Wetungu | Real Salt Lake".
  9. "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - September 11, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  10. "Real Monarchs Re-Sign Veteran Defender James Moberg | Real Salt Lake".
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