Sebastian Cruz
Sebastian Cruz (born July 31, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays for Sporting Kansas City II.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sebastian Cruz | ||
Date of birth | July 31, 2000 | ||
Place of birth | Fresno, California, United States | ||
Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting Kansas City II | ||
Number | 98 | ||
Youth career | |||
2013–2016 | De Anza Force | ||
2016–2018 | Sporting Kansas City | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2022 | Cal State Fullerton Titans | 56 | (17) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018 | Sporting Kansas City II | 7 | (0) |
2023– | Sporting Kansas City II | 4 | (0) |
2023– | Sporting Kansas City | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 26, 2023 |
Career
Cruz played with United Soccer League side Swope Park Rangers during their 2018 season from Sporting Kansas City's academy. He made his first professional appearance on March 24, 2018, as an injury-time substitute during a 4-2 win over Seattle Sounders FC 2.[1]
After playing seven regular season games and two playoff games with Swope Park in 2018, Cruz attended Cal State Fullerton, having maintained amateur status. At Fullerton, he played on the men’s soccer team for three seasons. Cruz then signed a profesional contract with his old club (since rebranded as Sporting Kansas City II and playing in MLS Next Pro for the 2023 season.[2]
References
- "Swope Park Rangers vs Seattle Sounders FC 2". www.uslsoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2018-03-19.
- https://www.sportingkc.com/skcii/news/sporting-kc-ii-signs-academy-product-and-college-standout-sebastian-cruz
External links
- Sporting KC profile
- Sebastian Cruz at Soccerway
- Cal State Fullerton bio