Milo Yosef

Milo Yosef (born 11 September 1998) is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Tulsa in the USL Championship.

Milo Yosef
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-09-11) 11 September 1998
Place of birth Aachen, Germany
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 FC Tulsa
Number 20
Youth career
0000–2014 Alemannia Aachen
2014–2018 Borussia Mönchengladbach
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Marshall Thundering Herd 74 (27)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Flint City Bucks 7 (1)
2021 South Bend Lions 7 (3)
2022 West Virginia United 4 (4)
2023– FC Tulsa 33 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:02, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Early life

Yosef is a native of Aachen, Germany.[1]

College career

Yosef played college soccer for Marshall University from 2019 until 2022.[2] He made a total of 74 appearances and scored 27 goals, along with 18 assists over three seasons for the team.[3] He was a part of the team that won the 2020 NCAA College Cup and won numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named 2022 Sun Belt Men's Soccer Player of the Year and an All-American.[4] The 2022 season would be his last with Marshall University.[5]

Club career

FC Tulsa

On 3 January 2023 it was announced that FC Tulsa has signed Yosef in preparation of the 2023 USL Championship season.[6] He was signed to fit into the attacking style new coach Blair Gavin wanted to implement.[7] On 11 March 2023, Yosef started and scored in Tulsa's first match of the season, a 1 all draw against Miami FC.[8] He scored during their home opener a week later, a 3-0 win over Loudoun United.[9]

Style of play

Yosef is known for his technical ability and speed.[10]

Personal life

Yosef is a supporter of Borussia Mönchengladbach, who he played for as a youth player.[11]

Honors

Marshall Thundering Herd

References
  1. "Yosef returning to former self". wvgazettemail.com.
  2. "After disappointing 2021, Thundering Herd men's soccer hopes to return to championship ways". wvnews.com.
  3. "Yosef named semifinalist for MAC Hermann Trophy". herald-dispatch.com.
  4. "Yosef named All American". wsaz.com.
  5. "Herd coach reflects on memorable 2022 soccer season". waynecountynews.com.
  6. "FC Tulsa Secures 2x All-American and 2020 College Cup Winner Milo Yosef with Deal in 2023". oursportscentral.com.
  7. "New-look, more offensive FC Tulsa looking forward to season opener Saturday in Miami". tulsaworld.com.
  8. "Miami FC vs. FC Tulsa - 11 March 2023". Soccerway. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
  9. "Offensive outburst by rookies Blaine Ferri, Milo Yosef lead FC Tulsa to first win in home opener". tulsaworld.com.
  10. "Interview with Milo Yosef". loganbanner.com.
  11. "Yosef's excelled in the transition from Mönchengladbach to Marshall".
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