Gabriel Farfan
Encyclopedia
Gabriel Farfan is an American
soccer player currently playing for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer
.
in 2000. In 2004 he joined IMG Soccer Academy
and remained there until enrolling at California State University, Fullerton
in the Spring of 2006. After two years with the Cal State Fullerton Titans
in which he played with his twin brother Michael Farfan
, he joined the youth system of Mexico’s Club America
. He remained at Club America
for two years before returning to the United States
.
During his college years Farfan also played extensively in the USL Premier Development League
, for Orange County Blue Star
, Ventura County Fusion
and the Los Angeles Legends.
. Farfan scored his first professional goal on May 28, 2011, in a comprehensive 6-2 victory over Toronto FC
.
and played in the 2005 Youth World Cup.
, is another professional soccer player playing for the Philadelphia Union.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player currently playing for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Youth and College
Played club soccer with the La Jolla Nomads of San Diego where he captured numerous team titles, including the 2002 national championship. He also played in the Youth World Championships in JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
in 2000. In 2004 he joined IMG Soccer Academy
IMG Soccer Academy
The IMG Soccer Academy is part of the IMG Academies located in Bradenton, Florida. It is U.S. Soccer's full-time residency program for the United States' U-17 and U-16 mens national teams. Started in 1999, it has become integral in developing the United States' top youth soccer prospects...
and remained there until enrolling at California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs...
in the Spring of 2006. After two years with the Cal State Fullerton Titans
Cal State Fullerton Titans
The Cal State Fullerton Titans are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Cal State Fullerton, located in Fullerton, California. The Titans are a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division I level...
in which he played with his twin brother Michael Farfan
Michael Farfan
Michael Farfan is an American soccer player currently playing for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
, he joined the youth system of Mexico’s Club America
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
. He remained at Club America
Club América
Club América is a Mexican Professional football club based in Mexico City. It competes in the Primera División, the top professional league in the country. The team's nickname is Las Águilas ....
for two years before returning to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
During his college years Farfan also played extensively in the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, for Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star
Orange County Blue Star is an American soccer team based in Irvine, California, United States. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games at...
, Ventura County Fusion
Ventura County Fusion
Ventura County Fusion is an American soccer team based in Ventura, California, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference.The team plays its home games in...
and the Los Angeles Legends.
Professional
After trialling with the club during the 2011 MLS pre-season, Farfan signed with Philadelphia Union on March 18, 2011 He made his professional debut the following day, in Philadelphia's opening game of the 2011 MLS season, a 1-0 win over Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo is an American professional soccer club, based in Houston, Texas, that plays in Major League Soccer, the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2005 as Houston 1836, the team name was renamed to Houston Dynamo following protests from Hispanic...
. Farfan scored his first professional goal on May 28, 2011, in a comprehensive 6-2 victory over Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
.
International
Farfan was a member of the United States U-17United States U-17 men's national soccer team
The United States U-17 men's national soccer team is the national under-17 association football team of the United States and is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation...
and played in the 2005 Youth World Cup.
Personal
Gabriel's twin brother, Michael FarfanMichael Farfan
Michael Farfan is an American soccer player currently playing for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.-Youth and College:...
, is another professional soccer player playing for the Philadelphia Union.