Personal information | |||
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Full name | Stefano Bonomo | ||
Date of birth | January 25, 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Hillsborough, California, United States | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Playing position | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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New York Red Bulls II | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Youth career | |||
2011–2014 | California Golden Bears | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015– | New York Red Bulls II | 39 | (14) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:20, 22 June 2017 (UTC). |
Stefano Bonomo (born January 25, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for the New York Red Bulls II in the USL.
Born in Hillsborough, California Bonomo began his career in the youth ranks of the Burlingame Juventus club, winning the state cup in 2004. He also played for De Anza Force. Bonomo played college soccer with the California Golden Bears from 2011 to 2014. While with the Golden Bears the forward played in 67 matches scoring 23 goals and recording 8 assists. During the 2014 season Bonomo was named to the All-Pac-12 Conference First Team after scoring 12 goals in 17 matches.
Bonomo was selected with the 39th overall pick in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by New York Red Bulls. However, Bonomo did not sign with the club, instead opting for trials with European clubs including, Polish side Miedź Legnica and England’s Sheffield Wednesday.
After returning from Europe, Bonomo went on trial with New York Red Bulls and signed with New York Red Bulls II on July 29, 2015. Bonomo made his debut for the club on August 2, 2015, appearing as a second-half substitute in a 2-1 victory against Saint Louis FC. On August 12, 2015, Bonomo scored his first goal as a professional with a 73rd minute equalizer helping NYRB II to a 1-1 draw against Charlotte Independence. On August 22, 2015, Bonomo scored New York's opening goal in a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC II, he also assisted Devon Williams on the final goal of the match.