Michael Wetungu

Michael Wetungu (born April 25, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

Michael Wetungu
Personal information
Full name Michael Wetungu
Date of birth (1998-04-25) April 25, 1998
Place of birth Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
0000–2016 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 5, 2020

Career

College and amateur

Up 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

On 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
  1. "Vardar". vard.ussoccerda.com.
  2. "Michael Wetungu - Men's Soccer". Michigan State University Athletics.
  3. "Flint City Bucks - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Michael Wetungu -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "Michigan Bucks | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "Lansing United - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - #17 - Michael Wetungu -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  7. "Nielsen and Wetungu Selected on Day One of MLS SuperDraft". Michigan State University Athletics.
  8. "Real Monarchs Signs Defender Michael Wetungu | Real Salt Lake".
  9. "Phoenix Rising FC vs. Las Vegas Lights FC - September 11, 2020 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  10. https://www.rsl.com/post/2020/12/01/real-monarchs-re-sign-veteran-defender-james-moberg-0
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