Michael Wetungu (born April 25, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Wetungu | ||
| Date of birth | April 25, 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2016 | Vardar SC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Michigan State Spartans | 72 | (3) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Michigan Bucks | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2018 | Lansing United | 6 | (0) |
| 2019 | Flint City Bucks | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | Real Monarchs | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2020 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editUp to 2016, Wetungu played with the USSDA academy team Vardar,[1] before Wetungu attended and played four years of college soccer at Michigan State University between 2016 and 2019. During his time with the Spartans, Wetungu made 72 appearances and scoring 3 goals as a central defender. He was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in his freshman year.[2]
While in college, Wetungu played with USL League Two sides Flint City Bucks[3][4] (formerly Michigan Bucks) and Lansing United.[5] He also played with Lansing United in the NPSL prior to their move to the USL.[6]
Professional
editOn January 9, 2020, Wetungu was selected 46th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake.[7] Wetungu signed for the club's USL Championship affiliate Real Monarchs on February 5, 2020.[8]
Wetungu made his professional debut on September 16, 2020, starting in a 2–1 loss to Portland Timbers 2.[9]
His option was declined by Real Monarchs following the 2020 season.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Vardar". vard.ussoccerda.com.
- ^ "Michael Wetungu - Men's Soccer". Michigan State University Athletics.
- ^ "Flint City Bucks - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Michael Wetungu -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Michigan Bucks | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "Lansing United - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #17 - Michael Wetungu -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
- ^ "Nielsen and Wetungu Selected on Day One of MLS SuperDraft". Michigan State University Athletics.
- ^ "Real Monarchs Signs Defender Michael Wetungu | Real Salt Lake".
- ^ "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - September 11, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "Real Monarchs Re-Sign Veteran Defender James Moberg | Real Salt Lake".