Leo Folla
Leo Folla (born March 2, 1995) is an American soccer player who currently plays for FC Tulsa in USL Championship.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Leo Tamashiro Folla | ||
Date of birth | March 2, 1995 | ||
Place of birth | New York, New York United States | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | FC Tulsa | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2013 | Iowa Western Reivers | 4 | (0) |
2014 | Albany Great Danes | 12 | (0) |
2015–2017 | St. Francis Brooklyn Terriers | 53 | (5) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2018 | F.A. Euro | 38 | (1) |
2018 | Härnösands FF | 4 | (1) |
2018 | Lansdowne Yonkers | ||
2019–2020 | Chattanooga Red Wolves | 29 | (0) |
2021– | FC Tulsa | 0 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2020 |
Career
College and Amateur
Folla started his college career at Iowa Western Community College in 2013 making 4 appearances.[1] Folla had to leave early in the 2013 season due to personal family issues.
In 2014, Folla transferred to the University at Albany making 12 appearances.[2]
Following the 2014 season, Folla transferred to St. Francis College Brooklyn in 2015 and played 3 years with the Terriers winning two Northeast Conference regular seasons and conference championships in 2016 and 2017 respectively.[3]
From 2016-2018, Folla played three seasons with FA EURO in USL League Two.[4]
Professional career
In February 2018, Folla signed with Härnösands FF and made 4 appearances scoring 1 goal.[5] Folla stayed for a brief stint after having to return to the United States due to visa complications.
On January 9, 2019, Folla signed with USL League One Expansion side Chattanooga Red Wolves.[6]
On January 27, 2021, Folla moved to USL Championship side FC Tulsa.[7]
References
- "Iowa Community College Athletic Conference". Iowa Community College Athletic Conference. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- "Leo Folla Bio". UAlbanySports.com. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- "Leo Folla Signs USL Contract with Chattanooga Red Wolves SC". St. Francis Brooklyn Athletics. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- "NEWS | FA Euro Official Website | United States". FA Euro. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- FF, Ångermanlands. "Leo Tamashiro Folla". angermanland.svenskfotboll.se (in Swedish). Retrieved April 10, 2019.
- "Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Inks Leo Folla Ahead of Inaugural Season". Chattredwolves.com. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- https://www.fctulsa.com/news_article/show/1142908