Sam Strong (soccer)

Professional soccer player and former u23 national team player

What is Sam Strong (soccer) known for?

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Samuel Strong, born on August 23, 1996, is a well-known American soccer player hailing from Santa Barbara, California. He first gained recognition for his skills while playing at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, graduating in 2014, after which he continued his sports journey at a higher level.

Strong started his collegiate soccer career at UC Santa Barbara between 2015 and 2016, where his talent shone through and he scored 2 goals in his 30 appearances for the Gauchos. He later transferred to Coastal Carolina University in 2017.

He made his professional debut in the world of soccer by signing for United Soccer League side Fresno FC in December 2017. After a stint with Hartford Athletic where he was named the club defender of the year in 2020, as voted by fans, Strong joined National Independent Soccer Association club San Diego 1904 FC in August 2021, and made a memorable debut by scoring a goal. In February 2022, he signed with USL Championship expansion side Monterey Bay FC, following which he also returned to Fresno via a loan to Central Valley Fuego FC for the remainder of the 2022 USL League One season.

Strong has also had an international soccer career. He was part of the United States U23 team in 2015, marking another achievement under his belt. As of 2023, he plays for Rajpracha FC in the Thai League 2, further extending his global soccer journey.

Strong's career record collectively over his professional career, as of October 14, 2023, includes playing for Ventura County Fusion (15 appearances, 3 goals), Fresno FC (17 appearances), Hartford Athletic (15 appearances, 2 goals), San Diego 1904 (16 appearances, 1 goal), Monterey Bay (4 appearances), Central Valley Fuego (21 appearances), and Rajpracha FC (10 appearances, 5 goals).

Despite a few bumps along the road, Strong has emerged as a dedicated and talented soccer player, not only making a name for himself but also contributing to the teams he played for along the way.

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