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Joey Tavernese (born July 17, 1989) is an American soccer, indoor, and futsal player who is currently playing for the Harrisburg Heat in the Major Arena Soccer League.

Youth

Tavernese played for the Terryville Fire, who were the 2007 National Champions. He posted a goal in the National semi-finals to send the Fire into the National Championship.

College

Tavernese played four years of college soccer at Siena College. In 2007, he started nine games in his 19 appearances and was selected to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. In 2008, he started 13 games in his 18 appearances and finished with 3 goals and 1 assist. In 2009, he made 19 and finished with 3 goals and 5 assists. In 2010, he made 19 appearances and finished with a career high 4 goals and 9 assists.

Professional

After starting 2011 in the USL Premier Development League for the Westchester Flames, Tavernese signed for USL Pro club F.C. New York on June 23, 2011. On July 4, Tavernese record his first career point. Assisting on a Jhonny Arteaga goal in New York's 3–1 home loss against the Charlotte Eagles. He is currently playing for the Syracuse Silver Knights. Tavernese was named offensive MVP for the Silver Knights in 2016.

On May 30, 2019, Tavernese signed with Florida Tropics SC.

Tavernese joined the coaching staff of Major Arena Soccer League 2 side Rochester Lancers 2 in January 2023.

References

1. Formerly known as Syracuse Silver Knights until the 2018–19 season.
2. "Dear Soccer, The Hazards of Being a Semi-Famous Professional Soccer Player". Archived from the original on 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-09-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
3. "PURPOSE: HOW JOEY TAVERNESE GAINED FROM GIVING". 23 February 2019.
4. "Tavernese Inks Pro Deal With FC New York". Archived from the original on 2011-10-03. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
5. "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
6. "Syracuse Silver Knights close season with win over Florida". 27 February 2017.
7. Ross, Andrew. "Tropics End Free Agency Window With a Bang, Signing MASL Superstar Joey Tavernese". FLTropics.com. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
8. "LANCERS TAKE THE FIELD W/SEVERAL KEY RETURNERS". RochesterLancers.com. Rochester Lancers. 5 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.

External links

• Siena Saints bio Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
• Archived 2011-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
• Joey Tavernese at Soccerway

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