Jeorgio Kocevski
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | August 19, 2002 | ||
Place of birth | Liverpool, New York, United States | ||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Orlando City | ||
Number | 33 | ||
Youth career | |||
2016–2019 | Empire United SA | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2020–2023 | Syracuse Orange | 71 | (7) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2021 | Syracuse FC | ||
2022 | Ocean City Nor'easters | 4 | (0) |
2023 | Long Island Rough Riders | 11 | (4) |
2024– | Orlando City | 2 | (0) |
2024– | → Orlando City B (loan) | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 2, 2024 |
Jeorgio Kocevski (born August 19, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club Orlando City.
Early life
Kocevski grew up in Liverpool, New York.[1] He played youth soccer in nearby Rochester with the U.S. Soccer Development Academy team Empire United Soccer Academy.[2][3][4]
College career
In 2020, Kocevski began attending
Ahead of his senior season, he was named team captain.[11] He started all 20 appearances and made a career-high 12 assists, the third most in a single season in program history, as well as scoring one goal. At the end of the season, he was named the ACC Co-Midfielder of the Year jointly with Mouhameth Thiam,[12][13] and was named to the All-ACC First Team,[14] the All-South Region First Team,[15][16] and was a Third Team All-American.[17] He was also invited to participate in the MLS College Showcase.[18][19]
Club career
In 2019 and 2021, he played with Syracuse FC in the National Premier Soccer League.[20] In 2021, he was named to the Rust Belt Conference Best XI.[21]
In 2022, he played with the Ocean City Nor'easters in USL League Two.[22]
In 2023, he joined USL League Two club Long Island Rough Riders.[23] In his debut on May 27, he scored his first goal in a 3-0 victory over the Hudson Valley Hammers.[24] He scored four goals in 12 matches for the club.[25] He helped them win the Metropolitan Division Championship and was named the club's Player of the Year and was named to the USL League Two Team of the Year.[26]
In December 2023, Kocevski was selected in the first round (21st overall) of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft by Orlando City. Orlando traded $75,000 in General Allocation Money during the draft to acquire the pick from Colorado Rapids.[27][28] In February 2024, Orlando signed him to a one-year contract with three option years.[29][30]
Career statistics
College
Team | Season | ACC regular season | ACC Tournament | NCAA Tournament | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Syracuse Orange | 2020–21 | Div. I
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12 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 1 | ||
2021 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |||
2022 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 5 | ||
2023 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
Career total | 58 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 71 | 7 |
Club
- As of March 2, 2024
Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Playoffs | Other | Total | |||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Ocean City Nor'easters | 2022 | USL League Two | 4 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | |||
Long Island Rough Riders | 2023 | USL League Two | 11 | 4 | — | — | 1 | 0 | — | 12 | 4 | |||
Orlando City | 2024 | Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Career total | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
Honours
Syracuse Orange
- Atlantic Coast Conference regular season: 2022
- Atlantic Coast Conference tournament: 2022
- NCAA College Cup: 2022
Ocean City Nor'easters
- USL League Two Mid Atlantic Division: 2022
Long Island Rough Riders
- USL League Two Metropolitan Division: 2023
Individual
- ACC Midfielder of the Year: 2023
- All-ACC First Team: 2023
- USL League Two Team of the Year: 2023
References
- ^ Carlson, Chris (December 19, 2023). "Syracuse men's soccer player and Liverpool native taken in first round of MLS SuperDraft". The Post-Standard.
- ^ Callaway, Kate (October 8, 2022). "Kocevski living the dream playing for hometown team". Spectrum News 1 Central New York.
- ^ Ditota, Donna (August 11, 2023). "Liverpool's Jeorgio Kocevski lived 'a dream come true' during Syracuse soccer's 2022 title season". The Post-Standard.
- ^ O'Brien, Henry (October 25, 2021). "Jeorgio Kocevski shines in the spotlight of SU midfield". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "McIntyre Announces Additions to Recruiting Class". Syracuse Orange. May 14, 2020.
- ^ Storms, Eric (October 7, 2020). "Freshmen Jeorgio Kocevski, Deandre Kerr provide optimism despite 3-2 loss". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Orange Beat Hofstra in Spring Opener". Syracuse Orange. February 12, 2021.
- ^ Andrews, Cooper (December 19, 2023). "Orlando City selects SU's Jeorgio Kocevski 21st overall in MLS SuperDraft". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "McIntyre, Five Orange Earn ACC Accolades". Syracuse Orange. November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Jeorgio Kocevski Syracuse profile". Syracuse Orange.
- ^ Rollins, Sean (December 19, 2023). "2024 MLS Draft: Orlando City Selects Jeorgio Kocevski at No. 21 Overall". The Mane Land.
- ^ "Kocevski Named ACC Co-Midfielder of the Year". Syracuse Orange. November 8, 2023.
- ^ Sherman, Holden (November 8, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski earns ACC Co-Midfielder of the Year honors". The News House.
- ^ Wolf, Zak (November 8, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski, Lorenzo Boselli earn All-ACC honors". The Daily Orange.
- ^ Wolf, Zak (December 6, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski named to United Soccer Coaches All-South Region 1st Team". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Kocevski Earns USC All-Region Honors". Syracuse Orange. December 6, 2023.
- ^ "Kocevski Tabbed College Soccer News All-American". Syracuse Orange. December 21, 2023.
- ^ "Kocevski, Leibold Invited to 2023 adidas MLS College Showcase". Syracuse Orange. December 5, 2023.
- ^ Andrews, Cooper (December 5, 2023). "SU midfielders Jeorgio Kocevski, Giona Leibold invited to Adidas MLS College Showcase". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Season-High Crowd on Hand for 7-1 Syracuse FC Win". National Premier Soccer League. July 12, 2019.
- ^ "NPSL Announces 2021 Conference XI Selections". National Premier Soccer League. July 22, 2021.
- ^ "Jeorgio Kocevski 2022 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ Lewis, Michael (February 10, 2023). "USL League 2023 New Signings". Long Island Rough Riders.
- ^ "Men's Player of the Year: Jeo Kocevski". Long Island Rough Riders. September 20, 2023.
- ^ "Presenting the 2023 USL League Two Team of the Year". USL League Two. August 11, 2023.
- ^ Wolf, Zak (October 26, 2023). "Jeorgio Kocevski starred in USL 2 prior to senior season at SU". The Daily Orange.
- ^ "Orlando City selects midfielder Jeorgio Kocevski No. 21 overall in 2024 MLS SuperDraft". Orlando City SC. December 19, 2023.
- ^ Fernandes, Arthur (February 21, 2024). "Orlando City is betting on young prospect Jeorgio Kocevski to strengthen the midfield". MLS Multiplex.
- ^ "Orlando City SC signs 2024 MLS SuperDraft selection Jeorgio Kocevski". Orlando City SC. February 20, 2024.
- ^ David, Willie (February 20, 2024). "Orlando City SC Signs 2024 MLS SuperDraft Selection Jeorgio Kocevski". Florida National News.
External links
- Jeorgio Kocevski at Syracuse Orange
- Jeorgio Kocevski at Soccerway