Anthony Sorenson

Anton Sorenson
Personal information
Full name Anthony Sorenson
Date of birth (2003-01-25) January 25, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Port au Prince, Haiti
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Charlotte Independence
Number 13
Youth career
2016–2019 Michigan Wolves
2019–2022 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2023 Philadelphia Union II 33 (1)
2021–2023 Philadelphia Union 0 (0)
2024– Charlotte Independence 0 (0)
International career
2018 United States U16
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:40, 7 March 2024 (UTC)

Anthony Sorenson (born January 25, 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Charlotte Independence. Born in Haiti, he is a youth international for the United States.

Club career

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Sorenson began his youth career with Crew SC Academy Wolves, before moving to the Philadelphia Union in 2019.[2] He made his debut with the club's reserve side, Philadelphia Union II, on August 1, 2020, against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[3] In December 2021, he joined the first team, as an extreme hardship short-term loan ahead of a playoff match against New York City FC, as 11 players entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols.[4]

On January 25, 2022, Sorenson signed a homegrown player contract with Philadelphia Union's first team roster.[5]

On December 4, 2023, the Philadelphia Union announced that they declined their option on Sorenson.[6]

On 6 March 2024, Sorensen joined USL League One club Charlotte Independence.[7]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of matches played October 6, 2020
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Philadelphia Union II 2020 USL Championship 12 1 12 1
Career total 12 1 0 0 0 0 12 1

References

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  1. ^ "Anthony Sorenson". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  2. ^ "Crew SC Academy Wolves". Wolv.ussoccerda.com.
  3. ^ "Philadelphia Union II vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds - August 1, 2020; USLChampionship.com". Uslchampionship.com.
  4. ^ Bradley, Justin (December 4, 2021). "Union Add 3 Players to Roster ahead of Eastern Conference Final Battle". Thelibertyline.com.
  5. ^ "Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Anton Sorenson To A Homegrown Player Contract". Philadelphiaunion.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
  6. ^ "Philadelphia Union Announce 2024 Roster Decisions". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "Philadelphia Union Homegrown Player Anton Sorenson Joins the Independence". www.charlotteindependence.com. March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
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