Joel Sonora at Marítimo (Portugal)

Discussion in 'Yanks Abroad' started by Dave Marino-Nachison, Oct 22, 2012.

  1. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Here's one out of the blue. From U.S. Soccer:

    CHICAGO (Oct. 20, 2012) – U.S. Under-17 Men’s National Team head coach Richie Williams has added Argentinean-American Joel Soñora to the team’s roster for its trip to South America from Oct. 21-27.​

    Soñora currently plays for Boca Juniors in Buenos Aires and is expected to join the team for its international friendly against Uruguay on Sunday, Oct. 21, and will remain with the team for the duration of the trip.​

    Born in the U.S. in 1996. His dad was, and I suppose still is, this guy:

    http://www.mlssoccer.com/players/diego-sonora

    http://www.ussoccer.com/News/U-17-M...-In-Additional-Player-for-Argentina-Trip.aspx
     
  2. m vann

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    His Papa was certainly one of the better players in the infancy of MLS. I believe Senior played a long time with Boca Jrs, too. I though I read not too long ago Sonora was living and coaching youth in the Tampa area but that could have been someone else. Nonetheless, I know nothing of Joel but its great to see USSF still searching the globe far and wide for American talent. Plus, the Boca academy isn't shabby. Another Yank, Nicolas Gaitan, is there, right? That could be the connection.
     
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  3. Bolivianfuego

    Bolivianfuego Your favorite Bolivian

    Apr 12, 2004
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    Wow! really cool! Good for him! Nicolas Gaitan is considered a yank?? How so? No, he's in Benfica.
     
  4. Dave Marino-Nachison

    Jun 9, 1999
    Different Nicolas Gaitan, a kid from NYC.
     
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  5. Bolivianfuego

    Bolivianfuego Your favorite Bolivian

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  6. Testudo

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  7. m vann

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    http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/artic...el-sonora-mystery-man-richie-williams-us-team

    Sonora was named to Richie Williams' U-17 WC Qualifying squad that kicks off Sunday vs. Haiti followed by matches aginst Costa Rica, and Pananma.

    A couple of excerpts from the MLS article:

     
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  9. Scotty

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    Dec 15, 1999
    Toscana
  10. Hararea

    Hararea Member+

    Jan 21, 2005
    The line about Sonora excelling at the Al Kass Cup is a little deceptive. He sat the bench for nearly the whole tournament and only played the 3rd place match because Boca cleared its bench. Even then, he was taken off in the first substitutions.

    http://alkassinternationalcup.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/AlKassCup2013-MatchSummary-25.pdf

    Of course, that's less a knock on Sonora than a reflection of his age (a 96 at a tournament for 95s).
     
  11. Sandon Mibut

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    Feb 13, 2001
  12. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    The elder Sonora was a good RB/right mid in MLS. Was a multiple all-star and won the Open Cup with Dallas and MLS Cup 99 with DC.

    Had Diego been US-eligible, based on his MLS performances he likely would have gotten capped by the US.

    If his son is as good as his dad, the US has itself a good player.
     
  13. Scotty

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    Dec 15, 1999
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    Ahead of Mike Burns?? Come off it!
     
  14. Bolivianfuego

    Bolivianfuego Your favorite Bolivian

    Apr 12, 2004
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    He was an excellent d mid for DCU when he was there briefly, and a legend at Boca as he was there when they were VERY successful in the early 90s.

    Had good touch, tackling, passing, and vision from the d mid position. Also worked really well with Etcheverry. Had the set up pass off of a Miami Fusion corner to a waiting etcheverry at the half way line looking to catch their keeper standing out of the top of the box to score from half field. :) One of my favorite goals. Apparently a play they did in practice a TON!
     
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  15. m vann

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  16. leppercut

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    Looked pretty good. We'll see if he starts next game.
     
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  17. ImaPuppy

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    Using too many parentheses
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    His comfort on the ball and vision were game-changing in my opinion. Guy looks good.
     
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  18. Bolivianfuego

    Bolivianfuego Your favorite Bolivian

    Apr 12, 2004
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    Same thing I saw of him when USA played Argentina. Skillful, and has promise. Really cool too that his dad is Diego Sonora.
     
  19. Sandon Mibut

    Sandon Mibut Member+

    Feb 13, 2001
    Yeah, I always figured the kids of foreign MLS players would play for the US and the YNTs and in MLS but I never imagined the first two to have their progeny do it would be Alex Bunbury and Diego Sonora..

    (Was kind of hoping for El Pibe, Jr. and one of the myriad Moreno kids.)
     
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  20. m vann

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    I can settle for the Moreno's or the Etcheverry's but the best could have been...... well George Best's kid, Callum. He took a page out of his old man's book --- it just didn't involve football --- it involves celebrity, fashion and womanizing. Though, I think he left the drinking out! :D
     
  21. Bolivianfuego

    Bolivianfuego Your favorite Bolivian

    Apr 12, 2004
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    I think Moreno's son is in england playing youth soccer at a club team. His mom is english, so if he does become good, he'll always have that going for him.
     
  22. ChcgoStingInMyBlood

    Jun 15, 2005
    Probably should open another thread but wanted folks who might know a bit about Argentinian football. Speaking of Argentine-American brothers, does anybody know what happened to the Hoyos brothers? I believe at least one of them was at Estudiantes de la Plata but both of them seemed to have dropped off the radar.
     
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  23. Germerica

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    Been pretty quiet since the car accident two years ago. They do have a thread you can check if you want specifics.
     
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