On the bench for the reserves: 1' KICK OFF.Friday's #ValentinesDay action is a go! 🤍Good to see you, Cameron Thompson. 👋@sonnyhilton30 also back in the mix. 🏃♂️@JayStansfield1 gets his first #PL2 start. 👊#FFCU23 [0-0]— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) February 14, 2020
Apparently Las got to shine for the U23's on Sunday, March 2 ... Sunderland U23s 0-3 Fulham U23s "The {Sunderland} Lads fashioned their best chance of the first-half deep into injury time when Hugill laid off Cieran Dunne, but the winger shot straight at {the perfectly positioned} Damian Las." Fulham U23s: Las, Drameh, Fossey, O’Riley, Asare, Jens, Carvalho (Davis 76), Francois, Thompson (Taylor-Crossdale 68), De Havilland (Harris 80), De La Torre https://www.safc.com/news/academy-news/2020/march/report-u23s-v-fulham Unfortunately, Las' U23 start made him unavailable for the U18's 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Saturday. Fulham's U18's still lead (Chelsea) by a point in the South, with 6 matches left.
{Bit threadbare here, wish I had news, but maybe someone else does.} Las turned 18 in April - not sure if he's still eligible for Fulham's U-18 side, which begins play @ Brighton on Friday (9/18). [I assume he is eligible.] This is the team's first official game since February. Fulham has a U-23 side, and it appears as though he was the backup U-23 GK last Tuesday (9/8) [in a practice match?]. Next up @ Reading, also on Friday (9/18). Less likely would seem an appearance (even on the bench) in the full League Cup competition, which is not age-limited, starting today @ Ipswich Town. Anyway, new seasons are starting, would like to have a better sense of Las' placement at Fulham and what to expect going forward.
👀Damian Las was in goal for Fulham u18's 3-1 win over Brighton u18 this morning.he was backed up by 16 yr old American goalkeeper Alex Borto pic.twitter.com/YsZjwqhm4F— 🇺🇸 ⚽ east (@eastdeflection) September 18, 2020
Started in 2-1 win: Meet our new #FFCU18's! 👋New scholars @StefanParkes6 and George Okkas feature, with five more on the bench. 🙌Summer signing @BowieKieron starts. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/0A97BUxCYi— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) September 26, 2020
https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2020/september/West-Ham-Utd-U18-1-2-Fulham-U18/ "A late goal from Kayden Harrick helped the Fulham Under-18s come from behind to beat West Ham United 2-1. Damian Las was called into action a few minutes in as he punched a powerful long shot clear. The Hammers started the stronger and pushed for an early lead. .... Kai Corbett opened the scoring for West Ham on 20 minutes. His free-kick floated towards Damian Las but slid under his grasp."
On the bench for the U23s: Our #FFCU23 team to face @NorwichCityAcad at Craven Cottage. 💪Midfielder Adrion Pajaziti replaces Ryan De Havilland. 🔁@JayStansfield1 is named on the bench, having returned from injury. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/dBiMkantIU— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) October 2, 2020
"Fulham Under-21s will travel to Peterborough United on Tuesday evening, for their second EFL Trophy challenge." Likely on the bench again today, but who knows?
From the inbox: Cary, N.C. (April 21, 2021) - North Carolina FC has secured U.S. Youth National Team goalkeeper Damian Las on loan from Fulham FC, the club announced today. The deal is pending ITC, league and federation approval.
Also from the inbox, a bookend: CARY, NC (August 3, 2021) - North Carolina FC goalkeeper Damian Las has returned to Fulham FC, the club announced today. The 19-year-old joined NCFC on loan in late April after logging 16 appearances for Fulham’s U-18 squad and one appearance for the U-23s, recording two clean sheets. ... During his brief stint with North Carolina FC, Las recorded two appearances and 180 minutes of playing time, only conceding two goals and notching one clean sheet in a scoreless draw against Tormenta FC.
On the bench for the U23s: Your first #FFCU23 lineup of the season... 📜We get going in 30 minutes! 🎬 pic.twitter.com/LrQCw6AyfV— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 16, 2021
On the bench: #FFCU23s 🆚 Young Villans!@_StevenSess makes the trip. 🦇 pic.twitter.com/mSLzszFuuW— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 27, 2021
On the bench: Your #FFCU23s! 👊Steve Wigley makes 6⃣ changes after our win over Forest. pic.twitter.com/nnVosAbCzi— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) November 1, 2021
Fulham's not big enough for our two young GKs. Maybe it's time for an old-fashioned showdown, and the loser leaves town.
Starts: Prepped for the Potters. 🔢▪️ @_DamianLas makes first U23 appearance this season. 🇺🇸▪️ O'Neill and Ablade return from international duty. 🌍#FFCU23 pic.twitter.com/o4qiWthuT5— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) November 19, 2021
Maybe this guy is the future for the USMNT? He's still 19 and already making game day roster for the top team in the Championship. Fulham look like they are heading back to the EPL (hope I didn't jink our Fulhamericans).
Rodak is back, so Las isn’t in the squad today If Slonina & Las are both good, Poland will get one and the U.S will get the other. Just my prediction there is a lot of buzz about Slonina but he’s still too young to make any clear indication about how good he is
I am assuming it's not known publicly, but looking at both Las's profile and Slonina's, both have played for the US baby Nats at different levels and neither appears to have played for any Polish national team at any level. Moreover, both appear to be born/raised in the US (although I didn't do a lot of research). What if any connection do either have with Poland other than having citizenship?
Apparently Poland has reached out to Solonina. His parents are from Poland, he has a lot of family there and he speaks the language. Slonina was really, really good the second half of the season for Chicago and that's saying something for a 17 year old goalkeeper. Solonina was recently with the U.S. U-20 team this past month. He seems like the clear starter for that team.
T Thanks. I have not watched enough of Slonina or Las, nor can I see any of Las's games, but where do you rate the 3 of them in terms of potential to be US national teamers (assuming all 3 want to play for the US)?