Michael Palacio

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Personal information
Michael Palacio
Full name	Michael Palacio
Date of birth	August 29, 1986 (1986-08-29) (age 21)
Place of birth	Long Beach, NY, United States
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Red Bull New York
Number	21
Youth clubs
2004-2007	Stony Brook University
Senior clubs¹
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2006 2007 2008-	Fort Wayne Fever Long Island Rough Riders Red Bull New York	06 (0) 11 (2) 00 (0)
¹ Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 June 2008. ² National team caps and goals correct as of 12 January 2007. * Appearances (Goals)

Michael Palacio(born August 29, 1986 in Long Beach, New York) is a midfielder that plays for Red Bull New York of Major League Soccer.

While at Stony Brook Palacio was a three-time selection on the America East First Team and was named to the All-Northeast region second team in his junior season. In 2005 Palacio enjoyed his most productive offensive season as he led Stony Brook with 11 goals and seven assists. During his junior year, Palacio scored two goals and four assists and and was named the America East Midfielder of the Year. In 2007 he scored four goals and six assists for the Seawolves as they earned a 9-7-3 record. During his senior year he also became the Stony Brook all-time leader in assists.

During his college years he also played with both Fort Wayne Fever and Long Island Rough Riders in the USL Premier Development League.

Following his senior season he was drafted by Red Bull New York with the 21st pick in the 2008 MLS Supplemental Draft.