Anthony Sorenson

Anton Sorenson

Personal information
Full name	Anthony Sorenson
Date of birth	(2003-01-25) January 25, 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth	Port au Prince, Haiti
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Charlotte Independence
Number	13
Youth career
2016–2019	Michigan Wolves
2019–2022	Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2020–2023	Philadelphia Union II	33	(1)
2021–2023	Philadelphia Union	0	(0)
2024–	Charlotte Independence	19	(0)
International career
2018	United States U16
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:37, 21 November 2024 (UTC)

Anthony Sorenson (born January 25, 2003) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for USL League One club Charlotte Independence. Born in Haiti, he is a youth international for the United States.

Club career

Sorenson began his youth career with Crew SC Academy Wolves, before moving to the Philadelphia Union in 2019.[2] He made his debut with the club's reserve side, Philadelphia Union II, on August 1, 2020, against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[3] In December 2021, he joined the first team, as an extreme hardship short-term loan ahead of a playoff match against New York City FC, as 11 players entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols.[4]

On January 25, 2022, Sorenson signed a homegrown player contract with Philadelphia Union's first team roster.[5]

On December 4, 2023, the Philadelphia Union announced that they declined their option on Sorenson.[6]

On 6 March 2024, Sorensen joined USL League One club Charlotte Independence.[7]

Career statistics

Club

As of matches played October 6, 2020

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Philadelphia Union II	2020	USL Championship	12	1	—	—	—	—	12	1
Career total			12	1	0	0	0	0	12	1

References

1. "Anthony Sorenson". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
2. "Crew SC Academy Wolves". Wolv.ussoccerda.com.
3. "Philadelphia Union II vs. Pittsburgh Riverhounds - August 1, 2020; USLChampionship.com". Uslchampionship.com.
4. Bradley, Justin (December 4, 2021). "Union Add 3 Players to Roster ahead of Eastern Conference Final Battle". Thelibertyline.com.
5. "Philadelphia Union Sign Defender Anton Sorenson To A Homegrown Player Contract". Philadelphiaunion.com. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
6. "Philadelphia Union Announce 2024 Roster Decisions". Philadelphia Union. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
7. "Philadelphia Union Homegrown Player Anton Sorenson Joins the Independence". www.charlotteindependence.com. March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.

External links

• Anthony Sorenson at Soccerway
• Crew SC Academy Wolves at the USSDA website