Joey Tavernese
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joey Tavernese | ||
| Date of birth | July 17, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Garden City, New York, United States | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Rochester Lancers (indoor) | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011 | Westchester Flames | 2 | (0) |
| 2011 | F.C. New York | 10 | (0) |
| 2012 | Armadale SC | 20 | (10) |
| 2012- | Rochester Lancers (indoor) | 25 | (9) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of July 3, 2014. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Joey Tavernese (born July 17, 1989) is an American soccer player who is currently playing for the Rochester Lancers of the Major Arena Soccer League.
Youth
Tavernese played for the Terryville Fire, who were the 2007 National Champions. He posted a goal in the National semi-finals to send the Fire into the National Championship.
College
Tavernese played four years of college soccer at Siena College. In 2007, he started nine games in his 19 appearances and was selected to the MAAC All-Rookie Team. In 2008, he started 13 games in his 18 appearances and finished with 3 goals and 1 assist. In 2009, he made 19 and finished with 3 goals and 5 assists. In 2010, he made 19 appearances and finished with a career high 4 goals and 9 assists.
Professional
After starting 2011 in the USL Premier Development League for the Westchester Flames, Tavernese signed for USL Pro club F.C. New York on June 23, 2011.[1] On July 4, Tavernese record his first career point. Assisting on a Jhonny Arteaga goal in New York's 3-1 home loss against the Charlotte Eagles. He is currently playing for the Rochester Lancers in the MISL, and gained his first point with an assist to Jeremy Ortiz in a home loss to the Milwaukee Wave 14-12. [2]