Chris Tsonis (born April 2, 1991) is an American professional

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player.

Career

Youth and college

Tsonis began his career in the

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Academy, joining the club in 2008. In 2009, he joined

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and in his four seasons at the school he appeared in 83 matches and scored 40 goals. During his college career he also played with USL PDL sides New Hampshire Phantoms and Ventura County Fusion.

Professional

In February 2013 Tsonis signed with Icelandic club

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. In his one season at the club Tsonis appeared in 21 matches and scored 7 goals as the club maintained its First Division status. His play with Tindastóll drew the attention of newly promoted top flight club Fjölnir Reykjavík. Tsonis signed with the club for the 2014 season and scored 5 goals in 21 appearances. Tsonis signed with New York Red Bulls II for the 2015 season and made his debut as a starter for the side in its first ever match on March 28, 2015, in a 0–0 draw with

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. On May 30, 2015, Tsonis scored his first goal for New York in a 4–2 loss to

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. On June 30, 2015, Tsonis scored the loan goal for New York Red Bulls II in a 1–0 victory over Wilmington Hammerheads. On July 25, 2015, Tsonis scored twice for New York, helping Red Bull II to a 4–2 victory over

. In 2016, Tsonis signed with

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club

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References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Tsonis, Chris 1991 births Living people American men's soccer players American expatriate men's soccer players Seacoast United Phantoms players Ventura County Fusion players Chris Tsonis New York Red Bulls II players Charleston Battery players Men's association football forwards Soccer players from Massachusetts Expatriate men's footballers in Iceland USL League Two players USL Championship players Southern New Hampshire Penmen men's soccer players People from Dartmouth, Massachusetts