Emil Cuello

Emil Cuello (born 2 January 1997) is an Argentinian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for USL Championship club San Antonio FC.

Emil Cuello
Cuello in 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-01-02) 2 January 1997
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 San Antonio FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 SMU Mustangs 73 (12)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Ocean City Nor'easters 2 (0)
2019–2020 LA Galaxy 20 (0)
2019–2020 → LA Galaxy II (loan) 6 (1)
2021– San Antonio FC 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 January 2021

Youth and college

Cuello played four-years of college soccer at Southern Methodist University between 2015 and 2018. During his time at SMU, Cuello made 73 appearances, scoring 12 goals and tallying 17 assists. In his freshman year at SMU, Cuello was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team. His junior year, American Athletic Conference named Cuello Most Outstanding Offensive Player. His senior year, he was recognized as American Athletic Conference Tournament's Most Valuable Player and First Team All-American Athletic Conference.[2][3]

While at college, Cuello also appeared for USL Premier Development League side Ocean City Nor'easters during their 2016 season.[4][5]

Club career

On 11 January 2019, Cuello was drafted 19th overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by LA Galaxy.[6] On 27 February 2019, Cuello signed for the club.[7] After two seasons in Los Angeles, Cuello's contract option was declined by the club on 30 November 2020.[8]

On 20 January 2021, Cuello signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC.[9]

Personal life

Cuello was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina before his family moved to Orem, Utah when he was five-years old.[10]

References
  1. Emil Cuello at Soccerway. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  2. "Emil Cuello SMU bio". smumustangs.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  3. Emil Cuello at Major League Soccer
  4. "Emil Cuello, former Ocean City Nor'easters player, drafted in First Round by LA Galaxy". oceancityfc.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  5. "Emil Cuello USL League Two stats". uslleaguetwo.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  6. "LA Galaxy draft Emil Cuello with the 19th overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft". lagalaxy.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  7. "LA Galaxy sign midfielder Emil Cuello". lagalaxy.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
  8. https://www.lagalaxy.com/post/2020/11/30/la-galaxy-announce-2020-roster-decisions
  9. https://www.uslchampionship.com/news_article/show/1141717
  10. "Emil Cuello: from Argentina to debut supplying Zlatan". us.as.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
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