Steve Loverso
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Loverso | ||
| Date of birth | July 14, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | United States | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 20xx–2002 | Warwick Valley High School | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002–2003 | Rutgers University | ||
| 2003–2004 | College of Charleston Cougars | 14[1] | (2[1]) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004 | Larne F.C. | ||
| 2004 | Falkirk F.C. | ||
| 2006 | Cwmbran Town A.F.C. | 13 | (3) |
| 2008 | Tobago United F.C. | ||
| Teams managed | |||
| 2010–2011 | Union College (assistant)[2] | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
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Steve Loverso (born 14 July 1984 in the United States) is an American former soccer player. A left-footed footballer, he was comfortable playing up front, in midfield, or defense during his playing days.[3]
Career[edit]
High school and college[edit]
Competing for Warwick Valley High School, Loverso was known for his disciplined approach to soccer[4] and was praised by the coach for his efforts in training;[4] he was selected for the All-State squad as a midfielder during his junior season.[3] Aged 16, he went to Trinidad and Tobago for two weeks, practicing with former Trinidadian international Brian Williams and Jheri Vidale, whom he stayed with there.[4] Two TT Pro League outfits, W Connection and United Petrotrin, offered to place Loverso in their under-20 teams as well.[4]
Getting a soccer scholarship at Rutgers University,[5] the American traveled to Italy for 10 days and took part in a youth tournament, facing sides with a more aggressive style of play than the American teams Loverso played for.[5] For Rutgers University, Loverso scored his first goal in a 1-0 triumph over Seton Hall in September 2002.[6]
Senior[edit]
Trying out for Falkirk F.C. of the Scottish Premier League in 2004, the forward netted his first goal for the club in a 1-0 friendly win over Chester-le-Street.[7] Unfortunately, Falkirk did not have the prerequisite funds to add him to their squad,[8] and he signed for Larne F.C. instead, whereafter scoring three goals against Donegal Celtic.[9] Picking up a concussion in the middle of a game, the attacker flew back to the United States to renew his visa and visit family.[10] Soon, in 2006, Loverso transferred to Cwmbran Town A.F.C. of the Welsh Premier League and went through another trial with Falkirk, returning in September,[11] making 13 appearances and 3 goals within two seasons and leaving by the end of the year.[12]
His last club was Tobago United F.C. which he plied his trade for in 2008.
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://cougars.cofc.edu/mens/soccer/plyr0009.htm
- ↑ "Mobile Site for Union College". www.gounionbulldogs.com.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.dailytargum.com/404.html?referrer=%2Fnews%2F2002%2F02%2F08%2FSports%2FRecruits.Commit.To.Rutgers-179659.shtml
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Herald-Record, Justin Rodriguez,The Times. "Loverso is always on the run".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Herald-Record, Kevin Witt,Times. "Loverso gets partial scholarship to Rutgers".
- ↑ "Loverso's Goal Lifts 11th-Ranked Rutgers Past Seton Hall, 1-0". Rutgers University.
- ↑ http://www.falkirkfc.co.uk/content/latestnews_news.asp?storyid=921
- ↑ "The Falkirk Herald". www.falkirktoday.co.uk.
- ↑ "Steve seems set for stardom". www.larnetimes.co.uk.
- ↑ "Steve Loverso: YA Scores for Falkirk FC".
- ↑ Phillips, Terry (21 September 2006). "Loverso back with the Crows after Falkirk trial".
- ↑ http://welsh-premier.com/news.php?ID=4749
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- Expatriate footballers in Trinidad and Tobago
- Expatriate footballers in Scotland
- Expatriate footballers in Wales
- Expatriate association footballers in Northern Ireland
- 1984 births
- TT Pro League players
- American expatriate soccer players
- American soccer players
- Scottish Premier League players
- Falkirk F.C. players
- Cymru Premier players
- Association football forwards
- Association football midfielders
