Tomas Romero (soccer)

Tomas Lían Romero Keubler (born 19 December 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer.

Tomas Romero
Personal information
Full name Tomas Liam Romero Keubler
Date of birth (2000-12-19) December 19, 2000
Place of birth Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Los Angeles FC
Youth career
Philadelphia Union
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Georgetown Hoyas 12 (0)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2020 Bethlehem Steel 17 (0)
2021– Los Angeles FC 0 (0)
National team
El Salvador U17
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 July 2019

Career

Youth

Romero enrolled in the Philadelphia Union's YSC Academy since he was in eight grade and has steadily worked his way up through the youth ranks eventually being called up to Bethlehem Steel FC matchday 18 roster.[1]

In December 2017, Romero committed to playing college soccer for Georgetown University starting in 2019.[2][3]

Bethlehem Steel FC

On April 1, 2017, Romero made his professional debut for Bethlehem Steel on the opening day of the 2017 season against the Rochester Rhinos. While Steel lost the game, Romero became the youngest goalkeeper to make an appearance in a USL regular season match at only 16 years old.[4]

Los Angeles FC

In January 2021, Romero's MLS homegrown rights were traded from Philadelphia to Los Angeles FC in exchange for $50,000 in general allocation money.[5] Romero officially signed his first professional contract with LAFC on February 1, 2021.[6]

International

Romero has been playing with the El Salvador national under-17 team since August 2016.[7] Since then Romero was called up again for El Salvador's participation in the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship in Panama.[1]

References
  1. "Tomas Romero Reflects on Professional Debut with Bethlehem Steel FC". Bethlehem Steel FC. April 6, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  2. Shealer, Sheldon (December 18, 2017). "Recruiting Roundup: December 18–24". topdrawersoccer.com. TopDrawer Soccer. Retrieved May 11, 2018.
  3. "Tomas Romero | Georgetown Hoyas Profile". guhoyas.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  4. "Steel FC's Romero Breaks New Ground". USLsoccer.com. April 8, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
  5. "LAFC Acquires MLS Homegrown Rights To Goalkeeper Tomas Romero". lafc.com. 21 January 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. Tom Bogert (1 February 2021). "LAFC sign GK Tomas Romero after acquiring homegrown rights from Philadelphia Union". MLSsoccer.com. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  7. "Union U16 goalkeeper Tomas Romero called into El Salvador team". Brotherly Game. October 12, 2016. Retrieved April 9, 2017.
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