Jeremy Michael Rafanello (born April 14, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward and winger for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.
Career Early career A native of Delran Township, New Jersey, Rafanello attended Delran High School while participating in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy, after playing a single year of high school soccer.Ralph, Matthew. "Union U19 leading scorer commits to Penn State Jeremy Rafanello previously verbally committed to Drexel", Brotherly Game, February 7, 2018. "Delran, N.J. native Jeremy Rafanello announced on National Signing Day Wednesday that he will play college soccer at Penn State University this fall.... He played a season of high school soccer with South Jersey power Delran High School leaving the program to play full-time in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy."
Rafanello appeared as an amateur player for United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel during their 2018 season via the Philadelphia Union academy.
Rafanello committed to playing college soccer for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2018 onward. In his one year with Penn State, he appeared in 18 matches scoring three goals.
FC Helsingør After a trial at Danish club FC Helsingør, it was announced on July 11, 2019, that Rafanello had signed a 2-year contract.UNG AMERIKANER TIL FC HELSINGØR , fchelsingor.dk, July 11, 2019
Indy Eleven On February 19, 2020, Rafanello returned to the United States, signing with USL Championship club Indy Eleven. FORWARDS CONTRERAS, RAFANELLO JOIN INDIANA'S TEAM, indyeleven.com, February 19, 2020 On September 9, 2020, Rafanello scored his first goal as a professional in a 2–1 victory over Sporting Kansas City II.Goals by Forwards Jeremy Rafanello and Nick Moon Put Indiana’s Team Back in Win Column, First Place , indyeleven.com, September 9, 2020
New York Red Bulls II On March 3, 2021, it was announced that Rafanello had signed with New York Red Bulls II.New York Red Bulls II Sign Forward Jeremy Rafanello, newyorkredbulls.com, March 3, 2021 He made his debut for the club on April 30, 2021, starting in a 3–2 loss to Hartford Athletic. On June 16, 2021, Rafanello scored his first two goals for New York and also recorded an assist in a 3–1 victory over Charlotte Independence.
Philadelphia Union Rafanello signed a Homegrown Player contract with the Philadelphia Union on August 23, 2022.
International career Rafanello made his international debut in 2018 for the United States under-19 team at the Slovakia Cup, with substitute appearances against Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic. In his lone start, he scored the game-winning goal in the 3–0 victory over Azerbaijan in the third place match.
Honors Philadelphia Union
Supporters' Shield: 2025
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